May is rolling in with warm weather, active field crews, and a fresh wave of exciting company news! Our teams are pushing forward on major initiatives, and this month’s newsletter showcases the energy and progress driving us into the heart of our busiest season.
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Employee Spotlights
This month, we’re proud to recognize a few standout team members who continue to make a big impact. Justin Hodge is a true team player who motivates those around him every day. Joshua Madey consistently brings hard work, integrity, efficiency, and professionalism to everything he does, the kind of surveyor you want on your team. We also want to highlight Shelbey Sparrow Daniel, PE, a 6+ year employee who has grown into a highly respected leader within our company. Thank you all for your dedication and the example you set!
Event Spotlight
James Sanderford, PE and Timothy Grissinger recently represented BCSC at the ABC Carolinas Council of Architecture (COA) Azalea Festival Breakfast in Wilmington. The event brought together leaders from across the architecture, engineering, and construction community for meaningful conversations and local connection during one of Wilmington’s most anticipated weeks of the year. Jimmy and Tim enjoyed the opportunity to network with industry partners and stay engaged with the region’s growing A/E/C community!
Timothy Grissinger and Steven Carson, PLS, recently represented BCSC at the 44th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament presented by byteKraft Workshops, hosted by the Garner Chamber of Commerce. The event provided a great opportunity to connect with local business leaders, strengthen community relationships, and enjoy a day of networking on the course alongside fellow Chamber members!
BCSC team members Josh Davidson, PLS, James Sanderford, PE, Steven Carson, PLS, Troy Klungseth, and Timothy Grissinger recently attended the 2026 Sporting Clay Tournament at Drake’s Landing in Fuquay‑Varina, hosted by the Triangle Community Coalition. As an event sponsor, BCSC was proud to support a great morning of friendly competition, networking, and community engagement. Always a great opportunity to connect with peers while supporting a meaningful local cause!
Project/Client Spotlight
On Coley Forest Place in Raleigh, BCSC teamed up with DJF BUILDERS on an infill development that balanced smart design with practical site solutions. Our survey team supported the project with a full topographic survey, plot plans, construction staking, and as‑built surveys. In contrast, our engineering team prepared a mass grading plan and designed a pervious paver driveway to support effective stormwater management. A great example of collaboration and thoughtful design coming together on a tight infill site!
Industry Updates
The surveying industry heads into May with continued momentum as firms adapt to rapid advances in data capture, processing, and positioning standards. Recent conversations across the geospatial community highlight growing adoption of drone‑ and SLAM‑based LiDAR systems for faster, safer data collection in complex environments, along with expanded AI‑assisted processing tools that reduce turnaround times while improving QA/QC. At the same time, surveyors nationwide are preparing for the upcoming rollout of the modernized National Spatial Reference System (NSRS), with industry groups emphasizing training, workflow adjustments, and client communication to ensure a smooth transition as new datums move closer to formal adoption later this year.
Open Positions
- Survey Technician - Charlotte, NC & Myrtle Beach, SC
- Survey CAD Technician - Apex, NC
- CAD Technician Houseline (Residential Plot Plans) - Apex, NC
- Project Engineer I - Apex, NC
- Project Manager (PE) - Wilmington, NC
- Associate Director - Charlotte, NC & Myrtle Beach, SC
- Survey Crew Chief - Apex, NC & Myrtle Beach, SC
Thank you for following along with this month’s highlights. With major projects and new initiatives ahead, we look forward to continuing this forward momentum throughout the weeks to come!
— The Bateman Civil Survey Company Team