Founded in 1976, Cotton Surveying Company specializes in a variety of boundary, improvement, topographic, construction and horizontal control surveys. The company s staff members consist of a survey manager, project managers, computer-aided design operators, and field crew chiefs and members. Located in Houston, it is a part of Jones & Carter, which is a full-service engineering, planning, surveying and consulting firm. The parent company assists clients in analysis, development, implementation and execution of short- and long-range projects. Its construction management services include value engineering and quality control and assurance. Jones & Carter specializes in planning wastewater collection systems. The parent company s municipal client base includes water districts, cities, counties, regional authorities and state agencies.