Andrew Lonnie Sikes, Inc. (ALS, Inc.) is a professional services firm headquartered in the United States, operating as Andrew Lonnie Sikes, Inc. dba Texas Land Surveying, Inc. The company specializes in the provision of comprehensive land surveying and civil engineering services, primarily serving industrial, institutional, and private sector clients across Texas since its establishment in 1977. The firm is recognized for combining traditional boundary and measurement science with advanced geospatial and digital data collection technologies.
Core Business and Expertise
The company???s operations are divided into two primary disciplines: Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, with a strong emphasis on projects requiring detailed, legally defensible, and technologically advanced data acquisition and analysis.
Land Surveying Services and Products
Andrew Lonnie Sikes, Inc. performs a broad spectrum of surveying activities that are vital for land ownership, property transfer, and large-scale development. The firm???s expertise includes the deliberate application of the science of measurement and the art of land boundary principles, with Mr. Sikes himself often cited as an expert on legal matters associated with land title locations.
Key Surveying Offerings Include:
* Boundary Surveying: Establishing and retracing property lines for various purposes, including basic title surveys required for real estate transactions.
* State Land Surveying: Expertise in complex matters related to public lands, vacancy applications, and consultations.
* Specialized Boundary Determinations: The firm provides services for specific types of boundaries, including:
* Littoral and Riparian Boundaries.
* Coastal and Tidally Influenced Boundaries.
* Riverine and Riverine Gradient Boundaries.
* Shoreline and Upland Boundaries.
* Hydrographic (Bathymetric) Surveying: This highly specialized service is provided for inland waters. Using a fleet of modified boats, the firm conducts surveys critical for engineering projects such as determining the volumes of ponds, lakes, and reservoirs, as well as calculating pay volumes in dredging operations.
Advanced Geospatial and Digital Imaging Services
To execute both basic and complex mapping projects, Andrew Lonnie Sikes, Inc. employs a suite of technologically advanced data collection methods. This focus on Digital Imaging and Video is central to their ability to collect information about the relationship of existing objects and topography with high precision and efficiency.
Products and Technologies Utilized:
* Aerial Surveys and Mapping: The firm executes complex aerial mapping projects, collecting information using aerial photography and conventional mapping techniques.
* LiDAR and Aerial Mapping: The integration of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology allows the company to produce highly accurate, three-dimensional spatial data and digital elevation models (DEMs) for engineering design and volume calculations. This is a primary method of digital imaging for large land areas and infrastructure corridors.
* Global Positioning Systems (GPS): The firm utilizes GPS technology for field data collection, providing precise coordinates and control for all projects.
* Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Projects: ALS, Inc. develops and manages comprehensive GIS databases, which serve as powerful tools for analyzing, modeling, and visualizing spatial data for clients in land development and infrastructure management.
Civil Engineering and Project Management
Beyond pure measurement, the company provides essential civil engineering and project management services, helping clients advance properties from initial concept through regulatory approval and construction.
Civil Engineering Products and Services:
* Design and Planning: Services include drainage design, utilities planning, and the preparation of design documents for site development and infrastructure projects.
* Subdivision Platting: Assisting land developers with the legal and administrative process of dividing land into lots, streets, and common areas.
* Project Management: Offering project management for property development and infrastructure construction, including coordinating with regulatory officials and other design professionals to ensure smooth progress and compliance.
Operational Commitment and Clientele
Andrew Lonnie Sikes, Inc. maintains a significant operational focus on safety and professionalism, especially given the challenging and demanding environments often encountered by their field personnel. The company enforces strict drug and safety policies, and its field staff possess the necessary safety training and security credentials to access industrial and institutional facilities, minimizing job site issues for the client. The firm???s core clientele consists of industrial, institutional, and commercial property owners and developers across Texas who require high-quality, dependable surveying and civil engineering data for land development and infrastructure projects.
