McInnis Engineering Joins the Master Builders Association
McInnis Engineering is happy to share some exciting news. We have officially become a member of the Master Builders Association of Pierce County! Our goal is to provide the best engineering services to our clients, and our association with the Master Builder's Association is a natural extension of this dedication.
What is the Master Builders Association of Pierce County?
For those of you that are unfamiliar with the Master Builders Association, it is an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the building industry in Pierce County. As a member, we will have access to a wealth of resources, networking opportunities, and industry insights that will help us stay at the forefront of the construction and engineering fields.
Why Join the MBA of Pierce County?
The decision to become a member of the Master Builders Association was an easy one for McInnis Engineering. Here are some reasons why we joined:
Professional Development and Credibility
The MBA offers training and educational resources that will allow our team to stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements. This commitment to learning ensures that we can provide the best possible service to our clients.
Networking Opportunities
Building strong relationships with other professionals, contractors and suppliers is vital in our line of work. Being part of the MBA community will open doors to networking opportunities, helping us create new partnerships and collaborations.
Community Involvement
McInnis Engineering believes in giving back to the communities we serve. The MBA shares this commitment through its community engagement, allowing us to make a positive impact beyond our engineering projects.
Looking Ahead
We would like to express our gratitude to all our clients and partners who have trusted us to support their projects. We believe that this partnership will enable us to continue delivering top-notch engineering services to our clients while also contributing to the growth of our industry and our community. Our firm looks forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead as members of the MBA, and is excited to see how this partnership will benefit us and the Pierce County community!
This Week in Survey: Expanding Our Capabilities by Land,
Air—and Water
Aug 11 2025
At McInnis Engineering, we’re committed to delivering uncommon engineering value—and that means continually investing in tools that improve accuracy, efficiency, and outcomes for our clients. This week, we’re excited to share some major upgrades to our survey equipment that expand our capabilities across Pierce, Thurston, and King Counties.
Eyes in the Sky: DJI Matrice 4E RTK Drone
We’ve added a DJI Matrice 4E RTK drone to our survey toolkit. This isn’t your hobby drone—it’s a precision-engineered workhorse equipped with real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning for centimeter-level accuracy. The Matrice 4E allows us to quickly capture high-resolution aerial data, generate detailed topographic surfaces, and perform volumetric calculations with speed and precision.
Whether we're mapping large development sites, tracking construction progress, or surveying hard-to-access terrain, this drone allows us to do more in less time—without compromising accuracy.
Boots on the Ground: New Leica Total Stations and GPS Units
In addition to the drone, we’ve upgraded to Leica’s top-tier survey instruments, including total stations and GNSS gear that set the industry standard. These tools improve field efficiency, reduce errors, and allow us to handle complex survey conditions with confidence.
For clients, this means faster turnaround, reliable data, and survey crews equipped to tackle the toughest site challenges.
Into the Water: A Boat for Pond Surveying
Not every job stays on dry ground. We’ve also added a survey vessel to support work in ponds, wetlands, and other water bodies. This boat is equipped for shallow water surveying, and it helps us safely and accurately gather data where traditional equipment can’t go.
It’s a key part of our commitment to environmental and stormwater-related survey work, which continues to grow throughout the region.
Why It Matters
These investments aren’t just about having cool gadgets—they’re about giving our clients better information, faster. Whether it’s a preliminary site survey, an as-built for a stormwater pond, or topographic data for design work, we’re bringing the best tools to the job.
If you’ve got a project coming up that needs surveying—whether by land, air, or water—we’d be glad to talk.