Holmes Geospatial

05/27/2026

For over two decades, Holmes Geospatial has been proud to serve as a trusted geospatial partner at the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). 🛫

Across a wide range of airport improvement and development projects, our team has delivered integrated services spanning Geomatics/Surveying, Remote Sensing/Reality Capture, Subsurface Utility Investigation (SUI), and Construction Services — supporting numerous valued clients and the continued growth and success of AVL.

Holmes Geospatial has provided geomatics/surveying, remote sensing, SUI, and construction services at the AVL airport for more than two decades.

05/19/2026

Our firm recently completed a stream stabilization verification project for SOX Erosion Solutions® at Sapphire Valley Country Club. SOX Erosion Solutions delivers a suite of patented erosion control systems designed to stabilize shorelines and hillsides, while improving water quality; providing sustainable solutions for lasting impact.

Our Project Scope: ~500 linear feet of stream corridor.

Goal: document the current conditions of their erosion control system for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers review.

Our solutions combined:
✅ Aerial LiDAR + orthophotography
✅ Traditional stream bed survey for precise channel geometry
✅ Unified topographic mapping package — USACE submission-ready

We provided an integrated topographic map and orthophoto deliverable covering the full ~500-foot treated stream reach, providing SOX Erosion Solutions with an accurate, current-condition baseline purpose-built for regulatory verification. The project reflects our commitment to combining integrated solutions to meet each client's unique needs.

05/15/2026

During American Wetlands Month, we recognize the importance of wetlands in protecting water quality, reducing flood risks, and supporting healthy ecosystems throughout our region.

At Holmes Geospatial, our professionals provide wetland delineation and mapping, along with our land surveying services, to support responsible development and environmental compliance. By combining field expertise with advanced geospatial technology, we help clients better understand site conditions and navigate projects involving environmentally sensitive areas. Accurate wetland identification and mapping are critical during planning and design, helping projects move forward efficiently while protecting valuable natural resources.

We’re proud to support our clients with reliable, trusted geospatial solutions and wetland services.

04/30/2026

Holmes Geospatial recently delivered a bathymetric survey and current orthoimagery of Lake Whelchel, a 200-acre public water reservoir located in Cherokee County, South Carolina, to the Gaffney Board of Public Works. Our Remote Sensing team deployed an integrated technology solution combining UAS-mounted simultaneous LiDAR and imagery capture, RTK GPS-integrated acoustic depth sounding from a Apache 3 Pro survey vessel, and rigorous cross-check line methodology to validate surface accuracy. Learn more about this project here: https://holmesgeospatial.com/lake-whelchel-bathymetric-survey/

04/27/2026

Members of the Holmes Geospatial team and their families had a great time together this past Saturday cheering on the Asheville Tourists Baseball Club. Everyone enjoyed checking out the completed upgrades at the ballpark, including the new Best Buy Metals Pavilion. It was a great opportunity to connect outside of work and enjoy one of Asheville’s favorite traditions.⚾

04/22/2026

🌎 Happy Earth Day from Holmes Geospatial!

This Earth Day, we're reminded that most projects start with understanding the environment around us. From boundary surveys to wetland delineations, we're grateful for the land we get to work on, the clients who trust us to help them navigate it, and the technology that lets us do it with precision and care.

04/16/2026

Often, when people think of surveying, they picture crews on land. But the need for geospatial data doesn’t stop at the water’s edge.

Our Remote Sensing team performs bathymetric surveys using sonar technology to deliver precise, reliable data beneath the water’s surface. Whether you’re working with lakes, rivers, ponds, or reservoirs, our team brings the same commitment to accuracy and quality that our clients expect on land.

04/03/2026

Chris Jordan represented Holmes Geospatial at North Buncombe High School's Junior Focus Day & Career Fair this week to share what a career in the geospatial field can look like — and to demonstrate some of the cool technology surveyors can use.

03/30/2026

With a 25-acre lake, wellness-focused amenities, and a location just steps from the village of Cashiers, the Cashiers Lake development is a special place. We're proud to have supported Silverwing Partners and Daniel Communities in bringing it to life by providing a range of integrated services, including:

• Topographic & boundary survey
• Subdivision survey
• Construction staking
• GIS mapping

Their initial offering includes 28 thoughtfully positioned properties, six of which are the handcrafted Creekside Cottages. Having a local office right here in Cashiers made this one even more meaningful. We didn't just survey the land, we are watching it come to life as neighbors.

01/09/2026

Getting ahead of environmental challenges isn’t just good practice; it keeps your project on schedule. At Holmes Geospatial, our Wetland Delineation Services can help project teams identify wetlands and waterways before design begins, giving you clear data to support informed decisions.

Whether you’re planning site development, infrastructure work, or environmental review, we provide survey-grade maps, field data, and digital deliverables that integrate seamlessly into your planning documents. Learn more about our wetland delineation services: https://holmesgeospatial.com/services/wetlands-services/