“We are thrilled to be partnering with Agathos on Plowman Craven’s exciting next chapter of growth. We found the team at Agathos to be a pleasure to deal with and they delivered a smooth transaction process. We are looking forward to working closely with Hugh, John and the wider team over the coming months and years.”
David Locker – CEO (April 2024)
FACTS
Headquartered
Harpenden
Founded
1964
Sector
Built Environment
Focus Areas
Geospatial Surveying, Measurement & Inspection, Digital Capture, Infrastructure & Property
Website
Investment date
April 2024
Status
Current (Fund II)
Agathos contacts
Hugh Costello, John Butterworth
About the business
Plowman Craven is the UK’s leading geospatial surveyor and specialist measurement consultancy.
The business delivers survey, measurement and consultancy services to clients across the commercial property, logistics, infrastructure and rail sectors, capturing and modelling high-quality data that supports decision-making across the asset lifecycle.
Our partnership
Agathos partnered with Plowman Craven to support its next phase of growth, working closely with CEO David Locker and the wider management team.
The partnership is focused on accelerating international expansion, developing geo-tech and digital services, and strengthening the platform to support scalable, long-term growth, including the capacity to pursue targeted acquisitions.
In August 2026, Plowman Craven acquired Gwalia Surveyors, a long-established practice founded in 1982, extending the group’s reach across Wales and the South West of England.
Value creation and impact
Value creation has focused on reinforcing Plowman Craven’s differentiated technical capabilities while supporting sustainable growth:
- Investment in geo-tech and digital services to enhance data capture, processing and modelling
- Support for international growth initiatives across core end markets
- Strengthening leadership, governance and operational foundations
- Development of a roadmap for selective, strategically aligned acquisitions
Together, these initiatives are supporting the continued evolution of Plowman Craven as a resilient, technology-enabled surveying platform.
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