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12/18/2024 5:00:00 AM Member News

England-Thims & Miller Surveying and Mapping Commemorates 100 Years of Surveying in Florida

Charting a Century of Innovation and Impact on Community Growth and Development

December 16, 2024 — Jacksonville, Fla. England-Thims & Miller Surveying and Mapping, Inc. (ETM Survey), an affiliate company of England-Thims & Miller, Inc. (ETM), commemorates its 100th year of operations in Florida and a century of innovation and impact. Founded in 1924 as Robert M. Angas & Associates, the firm has evolved into Florida’s leading surveyor, recognized for its pioneering use of technology and impactful projects that have defined the state’s landscape.

ETM acquired Robert M. Angas & Associates in the 1990s, combining them with their existing Surveying subsidiary, Sunshine State Surveyors (founded in the 1980s), to meet the evolving needs of the company’s clients. The company has undergone decades of evolution and innovation since its acquisition by ETM. Today, Robert M. Angas, now branded as ETM Survey, is Florida’s premier surveyor which projects include the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Stadium of the Future, Nocatee, the St. Johns Town Center, as well as infrastructure projects like Palm Avenue, SR 200, I-95, and SR 9B. 

"For 100 years, ETM Survey has been a trusted partner in shaping Florida’s communities," said Tyler Mathews, President and CEO of ETM. "As we look ahead, we remain committed to leveraging our expertise and innovative practices to serve our clients and the citizens of Florida."

 

Land surveying is the art and science of measuring and defining property corners, boundaries, and monuments using recorded documents, historical evidence, and modern standards. This essential practice dates back to ancient civilizations, with the Egyptians being among the first to establish property boundaries and construct landmarks like the Pyramids as early as 3000 BC. 

 

For centuries, surveying was performed manually, a meticulous process requiring immense precision. The advent of technology in the 20th century revolutionized the field, and today, ETM Survey harnesses cutting-edge tools to deliver unparalleled accuracy and efficiency. Using UAVs equipped with Riegl Lidar, ETM Survey expedites data collection over vast tracts of land. The company also employs NaVis Mobile Lidar and Building Information Modeling (BIM), utilizing a mobile Lidar "backpack" to capture detailed spatial data by walking through any indoor or outdoor space. 

 

“As ETM continues to grow, so will ETM Survey,” said Shawn Barnett, Executive Vice President of Survey and Geospatial Technologies. “Innovation has been the driving force behind our success as surveyors. As we look to the future, the advancements in technology are only going to help support our work in being the best at what we do.”

Today, ETM plays a pivotal role in shaping Florida's infrastructure and development landscape through an expansive portfolio of impactful projects. The firm has contributed to creating Master Planned Communities such as Wildlight, Seven Pines, Nocatee, SilverLeaf, and Deering Park. ETM’s expertise extends to critical transportation initiatives, including numerous FDOT roadways and studies, as well as JEA’s transformative Septic Tank Phase-Out program. The firm has been instrumental in the development of award-winning healthcare facilities for Baptist Health, as well as outdoor entertainment and shopping destinations like the St. Johns Town Center, Tanger Outlets Savannah, Celebration Pointe Gainesville and the Shipyards in Downtown Jacksonville.


For more information on ETM Survey, visit etminc.com. ETM offers many opportunities in the career of surveying. For more information go here.

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About England-Thims & Miller

England-Thims & Miller, Inc. (ETM), founded in 1977, is a privately owned and Florida-headquartered infrastructure and development consulting firm. Their services include land development, placemaking, water and utility design, geospatial technologies, traffic and transportation design, construction management, and surveying. Focused on serving as “Trusted Advisors, Creating Community,” they provide services to public and private sector clients throughout Florida.