Donaldson, Garrett & Associates Has Joined SAM

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM), a national provider of geospatial and construction services, has announced its acquisition of Donaldson, Garrett & Associates, Inc. (DG&A), a Georgia-based land surveying firm. This strategic move expands SAM operational footprint and client relationships across the rapidly growing Southeast region of the United States, particularly strengthening its presence in Georgia and North Carolina. This acquisition reflects SAM broader strategy of corporate consolidation within the AEC industry, aiming to integrate specialized firms and enhance service capabilities to meet escalating demand from commercial, utilities, and local government sectors. The transaction occurs within a macroeconomic environment characterized by robust government-backed infrastructure spending, which acts as a strong tailwind for surveying and engineering firms, despite elevated interest rates that might otherwise temper M&A activity. The move allows SAM to leverage DG&A established regional expertise and client base while providing DG&A with access to greater resources and scale.