Utility Mapping Services (UMS)

Utility Mapping Services (UMS) is a nationally recognized Utility Engineering firm and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) specialist, operating since 2002. As a veteran-owned small business, UMS brings a culture of discipline and precision to every project.

UMS combines state-of-the-art geophysical, bathymetric, and survey technologies with non-destructive test holes to accurately designate and map underground utility infrastructure. Every deliverable is georeferenced, ASCE 38/75-compliant, and built to integrate with modern design and construction workflows.

Core service offerings include:
Field Operations: Advanced geophysical and survey-based utility mapping for complex project sites
Engineered Solutions: Multilateral conflict analysis, resolution engineering, and full-lifecycle project delivery support
GeoFeature Platform: A cloud-based, OGC-compliant utility infrastructure repository with live GIS, clash detection, and 3D model management

UMS principals have led the development of industry standards, including the ASCE/CI/UESI 75-22 Standard Guideline for Recording and Exchanging Utility Infrastructure. The firm has delivered successful outcomes on landmark projects, including the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) city center corridor and the Los Angeles World Airports LAX Landside Access Modernization Program.
From planning through construction, UMS empowers project teams to make data-driven decisions that reduce risk, control costs, and accelerate delivery.