Mike Anderson, Editor, POB

MAPPS Winter Conference Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2016 Henderson, Nevada \

POB Top 100 This afternoon … Program overview 2015 results 2015 key findings How can we make this better?

POB Top 100 Questionnaire objectives: A top-down ranking of the top 100 firms in terms of revenue. To capture an accurate snapshot of who is working in the space.

POB Top 100 We want to know: What revenue do geospatial companies report on an annual basis?

POB Top 100 We want to know: What is the current state of employee education, certification and training in geospatial?

POB Top 100 We want to know: Where are geospatial companies looking to expand to develop their business?

Key Results 26,651 solicitations 2,449 attempts (9.65%) 244 completes (9.96%)

Key Findings Median total gross revenue reported: $1.5 Million Geospatial work: $592,200

Key Findings Boundary surveying accounts for largest single portion of geospatial revenue on average

Key Findings Work for private businesses accounts for 60% of geospatial work done by respondents

Key Findings 99% of respondents work in U.S. 16% work outside the U.S.

Key Findings In 5 years, 99% will work in U.S. 23% will work outside the U.S.

Key Findings 96.3% of revenue in the U.S. 3.7% of revenue outside U.S.

Key Findings In 5 years, 94.3% of revenue will be in the U.S. 5.7% of revenue will be outside U.S.

Key Findings In 5 years, involvement will increase in all regions of the world

Key Findings Canada: 8% to 13% in 5 years Mexico: 4% to 10% in 5 years

Key Findings In 5 years, UAVs will see the greatest increase in use among equipment or technology types

Key Findings 14% currently use UAVs 52% will use UAVs in 5 years = 38% point difference

Aerial LiDAR Systems - Terrestrial 17% currently use UAVs 43% will use UAVs in 5 years = 26% point difference

POB Top 100 #10: Smith Construction Engineering #9: Michael Baker International #8: Westwood Professional Services

POB Top 100 #7: Woolpert, Inc. #6: CB&I Federal Services #5: Dewberry

POB Top 100 #4: AGL Resources #3: Quantum Spatial Inc. #2: SAM, LLC

POB Top 100 #1: Atkins $160 Million

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We Not Only Welcome Your Feedback …

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Tell us … 1) Is 20 minutes too long to invest in completing such a questionnaire as this?

Tell us … 2) How much is the information compiled in the report worth to you and your company?

Tell us … 3) Instead of a large report, would 3 or 4 smaller reports over the year be preferred?

Tell us … 4) For instance, would it beneficial to drill down on equipment buying plans?

Tell us … 5) Would your firm promote itself as a “POB Top 100” firm should it be ranked?

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Mike Anderson, Editor, POB