History

Engineering and surveying are more than our profession—they are part of our legacy. Since 1943, when Chester and Helen Bamforth established their land surveying practice in coastal Virginia, our family has carried forward a tradition of technical excellence and community trust. In 1977, their son, C. Allan Bamforth, Jr., and his wife, Linda, expanded that foundation into what is now Bamforth Engineers + Surveyors. Today, under the leadership of their daughter, Anna Lee Bamforth, the firm has grown into a dynamic team of nearly twenty professionals and is proudly recognized as a small, women-owned business.

Grounded in generations of experience, we bring both the stability of a long-established firm and the energy of continuous improvement. Our reputation was built on a handshake—a symbol of our commitment to integrity, reliability, and results—and that promise remains unchanged. Clients and partners know they can count on us to deliver projects that meet the highest standards: on time, on budget, and with solutions designed to last.

Over the years

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1962

C. Allan Bamforth’s Virginia License for Land Surveyor.

1969

C. Allan Bamforth’s Virginia License for Professional Engineer.

1976

C. Allan Bamforth’s VSPE Young Engineer of the Year Award.

1977

C. Allan and Linda Bamforth founded C. Allan Bamforth Engineers + Surveyors, Ltd.

1984

Anna Lee Bamforth starts working full-time for Bamforth.

1986

    Bamforth is awarded their first NAVFAC contract. Since then, we have been awarded over 20 NAVFAC contracts in a range of areas.

    1996

    Anna Lee Bamforth received her Virginia Professional Engineer’s license.

    2005

    Anna Lee Bamforth received her Virginia Land Surveyor license.

    2007

    Anna Lee Bamforth was appointed President of Bamforth Engineers + Surveyors.

    2010

    Bamforth’s awarded a delivery-order IDIQ contract as prime for $7.5M.

    Client: NAVFAC Midlant

    Awarded: 2010, Completed: 2014

    Scope: Civil engineering and surveying task orders in Hampton Roads

    2014

    C. Allan Bamforth’s inducted into the Hardy Cross Hall of Fame by ODU Civil and Environmental Visiting Council:

    The Hardy Cross Hall of Fame Award is given to an engineer whose lifetime contributions to professional and community service have significantly advanced the engineering profession.


    Bamforth’s awarded a civil and geotechnical engineering IDIQ contract as prime for $37.5M.

    Solicitation number: N40085‑19‑D‑9164

    Client: NAVFAC Midlant

    Awarded: 2019, Completed: 2024

    Scope: Delivery orders including a hangar design at MCAS Beaufort (P‑475), a force main replacement at Dahlgren, an ALTA survey, and a geotechnical analysis for road/pedestrian signal.

    2016

    Bamforth rebrands as Bamforth Engineers + Surveyors.


    Bamforth’s awarded a Professional Services Term Contract as prime.

    Solicitation number: 2016000118

    Client: Norfolk Public Schools

    Awarded: 2016,Completed: 2021

    2017

    Bamforth is awarded a Professional Services — Annual Consultant Agreement with the City of Norfolk Department of Utilities, including over 13 work orders.

    2019

    Bamforth’s awarded a civil and geotechnical engineering IDIQ contract as prime for $37.5M.

    Solicitation number: N40085‑19‑D‑9164

    Client: NAVFAC Midlant

    Awarded: 2019, Completed: 2024

    Scope: Delivery orders including a hangar design at MCAS Beaufort (P‑475), a force main replacement at Dahlgren, an ALTA survey, and a geotechnical analysis for road/pedestrian signal

    Bamforth Engineers + Surveyors is powered by a team of seasoned civil engineers, surveying professionals, skilled technicians, and dedicated support staff. Together, we transform client visions into practical, high-quality designs that meet operational demands, stay on schedule, and align with budget and regulatory requirements. For larger or multi-disciplinary projects, we partner with like-minded professionals to deliver comprehensive solutions with the same standard of excellence.

    Over the years, our firm has successfully provided civil engineering and surveying services on a wide range of projects and contracts—spanning both eastern and western seaboards of the United States and extending to more than 20 countries worldwide.

    Awards and Recognition

    U.S. Green Building Council - LEED Gold
    4 LEED Gold Certifications
    U.S. Green Building Council - LEED Silver
    Proud Silver Member of LEED
    NAVFAC
    6 NAVFAC Certificate of Appreciation Awards
    NAVFAC
    7 HR ACRE Awards

    2025

    HR ACRE’s Excellence in Development Design Awards Program
    Award of Excellence in Best Conceptual Project for Virginia Zoo Edventure and Exploration Campus
    Hampton Roads 2025 Canstruction Event
    Soup Sponsor Level Recognition for Outstanding Support in Ending Hunger in our Community

    2020

    CoVaBIZ Bob Awards
    Best of Business for Best Engineering Firm
    HR ACRE’s Excellence in Development Design Awards Program
    Award of Merit in Best Well-Building Project for Norfolk Academy Phase 1 Master Plan Implementation
    Hampton Roads 2020 Construction Event
    Recognition of Outstanding Support at the Peanut Butter Level

    2019

    HR ACRE’s Excellence in Development Design Awards Program
    Jurors’ Choice Award
    HR ACRE’s Excellence in Development Design Awards Program
    Award of Excellence in Best Institutional / Public Building for The Loos

    2014

    American Concrete Institute (ACI)
    Certificate of Appreciation to C. Allan Bamforth for 25 years of membership

    2001

    HR ACRE’s Excellence in Development Design Award
    C. Allan Bamforth, Jr. is presented an Award of Merit for Granby High School Renovations & Expansions for Best Institutional Building