November 21, 2016

During a week in which our country is mindful of all the things we should be thankful for, we're taking a moment to welcome a new member to the PG team. Donnie Gedenk (pictured with his much better half, Nancy) joined us earlier this year and we were all so busy we didn't have time to welcome them properly. So, welcome to the team, Donnie. Great days ahead!

October 11th, 2016:

The talent of Robyn Freeman is again on display as she takes a bland, boring Word document and turns it into a work of art.  Very proud of our updated Capability Statement!

July 18, 2016

It has been said the highest compliment someone can pay you is by offering you a job.  Well, it should also be said that we hold our "first employee" in the very highest regard!  While Steve Miller can't necessarily fly like an eagle... to the sea... he's the best survey crew chief we have ever worked with!  He is an exceptionally conscientious surveyor who understands the big picture and is always looking for a more effective and efficient way to get the job done, but never at the sake of  quality, completeness or accuracy.  While we've known him for a very long time, it is exciting to welcome Steve to Platinum Geomatics.  He's also very camera shy.

Visit us in Booth 8 at the ACEC/G Summer Conference in Orlando

June 23rd - 25th - Michael Martin and his family and Byron Freeman and his family are thrilled to be traveling to Orlando, FL to attend the ACEC/G Summer Conference at Walt Disney World!  The sales staff is inexplicably on the outside looking in on this magical trip to central Florida.  Someone has to work, I reckon...

Visit Michael (El Presidente) and Byron in Booth 8 (strategically next to the bar) during exhibit hours and pick up some Platinum Geomatics swag.

See ya real soon!  < I did not just do that...

Platinum Geomatics Receives DBE Certification!

June 2nd, 2016 - Platinum Geomatics receives certification as a Disadvantged Business Enterprise after a thorough evaluation by the Georgia Department of Transportation.

May 23rd, 2016: Platinum Geomatics Signs MSA with Flint EMC

Platinum Geomatics is excited to announce its recent execution of a Master Services Agreement with Flint Electric Membership Cooperative.  Headquartered in Reynolds, GA, Flint Energies, serves an area which has more than 6,600 miles of distribution lines that bring safe and dependable electric power to more than 87,000 meters in Central Georgia.

April 14th, 2016: Platinum Geomatics Receives Georgia Department of Transportation Pre-Qualification Designation

Platinum Geomatics receives Pre-Qualification status with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).  PG submitted an application for the following professional services:  5.01 (Land Surveying) 5.02 (Engineering Survey), 5.03 (Geodetic Surveying), 5.04 (Aerial Photography), 5.05 (Aerial Photogrammetry), 5.06 (Topographic Remote Sensing), 5.07 (Cartography).  PG was successful in receiving pre-qualification in all seven categories.

Platinum Geomatics President, Michael Martin stated “It’s gratifying to have our professional services validated by GDOT.  While we were confident in our abilities, there was a sense of relief to finally receive confirmation”.

March 24th, 2016: Platinum Geomatics Signs General Services Agreement with Oglethorpe Power Corporation

Platinum Geomatics executes a General Services Agreement (GSA) with Oglethorpe Power Corporation to provide professional Land Surveying and Mapping services in accordance with the terms of the GSA.  This GSA provides PG a contract to continue to work directly with the management and staff at Rocky Mountain Hydroelectric Facility in Rome, GA.

PG began the annual Dam Deformation and Deflection survey for OPC in late April and will continue to provide services on an as-needed basis at Rocky Mountain and other OPC owned and managed facilities throughout the state of Georgia.  PG’s Founding Partner and Director of Land Surveying, Byron Freeman, was excited about signing the annual contract, adding “This contract was a primary goal for us when we started Platinum Geomatics.   We expect to continue to build on our relationship with the staff at Rocky Mountain Hydro and prove our value through excellent customer service and quality work.”

March 21st, 2016: Platinum Geomatics Completes Project with Atlantic Coast Consulting

The first aerial photogrammetry contract for Platinum Geomatics was successfully completed.  PG contracted with ACC to provide a photogrammetric topo of the Houston County Landfill near Kathleen, GA.

This agreement marked the first of three consecutive contracts with ACC as Platinum Geomatics is most grateful for the confidence the staff at ACC has placed in our professional capabilities.  In addition to Houston County, Platinum Geomatics has successfully delivered the Deans Bridge Road Landfill in Augusta and will soon wrap up the mapping for the Camden County, GA Landfill near St. Mary’s GA.

March 2nd, 2016: Platinum Geomatics First Day!

The founders of Platinum Geomatics celebrated their first official day together by holding a meeting in their sales department which also doubles as the Simmons family kitchen table.  In an interview at the conclusion of Day One, Byron Freeman, Founding Partner and Georgia Registered Land Surveyor lamented the fact that PG leadership missed a golden opportunity to have their first, official day of business on Monday of the same week, February 29^th (Leap Day).  Mr. Freeman added “I’m not sure why we couldn’t come to a consensus on this…  I’m sure it has something to do with insurance or tax implications…  I already feel oppressed.”

Luckily, the remainder of the week went as planned and the launching of the next great surveying and mapping firm progressed, unimpeded.