Surveying has always been about seeing the land clearly, understanding its features, constraints, and possibilities before the first line is drawn on a plan. At Thomas & Hutton (T&H), that perspective has expanded over the past decade through the integration of drone and LiDAR technology...
In the engineering world, speed and precision often come at the expense of balance. But at Thomas & Hutton, we’ve learned that the key to sustained excellence isn’t working harder, it’s working smarter. Our systems, tools, and training programs were built around that philosophy. They help...
What is PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals”, are now among the most pressing environmental and public health challenges in the United States. Since the 1940s, PFAS have been used in thousands of everyday consumer and industrial products. Because they resist natural...
Thomas & Hutton (T&H), a leading consulting and professional services firm specializing in engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, and GIS, announced a planned leadership transition that marks the firm’s sixth generation of leadership as it enters its 80th year in business. Effective January 1, 2026, three long-serving...
Insights from Jill Gambill (Georgia Tech–Savannah), Alan W Robertson (AWR Strategies), and Kevin Smith, P.E. (Thomas & Hutton) The tide is already rising and it’s not waiting for anyone’s plan to catch up. Along Georgia’s coast, sea levels are climbing faster than both the national and global...
Authors: Andrew Camp and Lynn Patterson, Ph.D. In part one of our series, we examined what makes a good site a great opportunity. Yet, even the most prepared site cannot succeed without the right people. In today’s competitive landscape, a skilled, adaptable workforce is a top...
Have you ever had a residential project stall because of an unforeseen permitting snag? You’re not alone. Permitting delays can turn a promising project into a logistical headache — eating away at margins, extending timelines, and straining frustrated stakeholders. Whether it’s a maze of municipal requirements,...
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South Carolina communities have a new opportunity to tackle vital infrastructure and economic development needs with the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority’s (RIA) FY 2026 competitive grant program, now open with $45.8 million in available funding. The funding is divided into three key categories: $36 million...
At Thomas & Hutton, we believe that shaping communities starts with shaping the future workforce. That’s why our long-standing involvement with Capstone projects plays a vital role in our mission of building relationships and solutions for success. Capstone projects, typically completed in a student’s final...
