SAM, LLC

Professional Services that Power Decisions

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About the firm

SAM, LLC is a Managed Geospatial Services firm providing land surveying, aerial mapping, geospatial data collection, engineering inspection, subsurface utility engineering, and digital data solutions across the United States. Serving utilities, transportation, government, data centers, oil and gas, and commercial and industrial sectors, it delivers advanced spatial data capture, high-density LiDAR, and integrated enterprise solutions to support critical infrastructure projects. It ranks on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms list.

Team
Large
Firm type
Land Surveying · Civil Engineering

People

Matthew ReinhartMid-East Director of Transportation

Capabilities

Land Surveying

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Precision land boundary, right-of-way, and site mapping using advanced terrestrial and mobile spatial data capture technologies.

  • ALTA and Boundary Surveys

    Boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys to establish legal property lines and easements.

  • Right-of-Way and Easements

    Right-of-way mapping and easement determination for utilities and infrastructure corridors.

  • Site Layout and Staking

    Construction staking and site layout to guide development projects from design to completion.

  • Terrestrial LiDAR

    High-density 3D laser scanning from ground-based platforms to capture detailed physical environments.

  • Mobile LiDAR

    Vehicle-mounted laser scanning for rapid, high-accuracy corridor mapping and asset inventory.

Aerial Mapping

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High-accuracy geospatial data collection from airborne platforms to support large-scale mapping and resource analysis.

  • Aerial LiDAR

    High-density airborne laser scanning for detailed terrain elevation models and vegetation analysis.

  • Uncrewed Aerial Systems

    Drone-based imaging and sensor operations for flexible, rapid-deployment mapping.

  • Photogrammetry

    Creating accurate maps and 3D models from high-resolution aerial photography.

  • Remote Sensing

    Acquiring data about Earth's surface using specialized airborne sensors.

Digital and Data Solutions

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Advanced data management, integration, and curation to transform complex spatial measurements into actionable enterprise insights.

  • Enterprise Consulting

    Strategic guidance on geospatial technology adoption, data governance, and system architecture.

  • Secure Data Curation

    Managing and protecting spatial assets throughout the project lifecycle to ensure long-term usability.

  • System Integration

    Connecting geospatial workflows with existing enterprise platforms, asset management systems, and utility networks.

  • GIS and Web Applications

    Developing interactive maps, mobile collection tools, and spatial databases to streamline client operations.

Utility Engineering

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Engineering solutions to identify, coordinate, and map underground and overhead utility assets, reducing risk for construction projects.

  • Subsurface Utility Engineering

    Locating and mapping underground utilities using advanced non-destructive methods.

  • Utility Coordination

    Managing conflicts and facilitating design collaboration between project teams and utility owners.

  • Fiber Engineering

    Planning, designing, and inspecting telecommunications fiber routes.

  • Vacuum Excavation

    Non-destructive air and water excavation to verify exact horizontal and vertical utility locations.

Engineering Inspection

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Comprehensive quality control and construction engineering inspection to ensure project safety, compliance, and structural integrity.

  • Construction Engineering and Inspection

    Providing independent on-site inspection, material testing support, and contract compliance monitoring.

  • Program Management

    Overseeing multi-faceted infrastructure projects from planning through closeout.

  • QA and QC

    Implementing robust quality assurance and quality control reviews for engineering and geospatial deliverables.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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Three-dimensional modeling and virtual design solutions that convert laser scan data into accurate digital assets for facility management.

  • Scan to BIM

    Converting raw 3D laser scan point clouds into intelligent, parametric BIM models.

  • Virtual Design Construction

    Supporting construction workflows and clash detection using virtual design models.

  • 3D Deliverables

    Creating highly detailed three-dimensional architectural and engineering assets.

Industries

Electric Utilities · Renewable Energy · Utilities · Telecommunications · Data Centers · Water Supply · Transportation · Highways & Roads · Rail · Aviation · Ports & Harbors · Federal · Government · Oil & Gas · Natural Resources · Commercial · Industrial · Bridges · Stormwater & Flood Control · Hydroelectric

Projects

Ameren CIM-Based Network Model Management

Electric Utilities · Client: Ameren

Project details

Development and implementation of a Common Information Model (CIM) based network model management solution to support a single, trusted model for the modern electric grid.