Deal adds Southern California engineering expertise to Exodigo’s AI subsurface mapping platform for complex utility and transportation projectsAI-powered infrastructure technology company Exodigo said Wednesday it has acquired California engineering consulting firm V&A Inc., expanding its engineering capabilities and strengthening its presence in one of the nation's largest infrastructure markets.Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.Exodigo CEO and co-founder Jeremy Suard (Photo: Eyal Toueg)Exodigo said the deal combines its artificial intelligence-powered subsurface intelligence technology with V&A's civil engineering expertise to help transportation agencies, utilities and municipal governments better manage infrastructure projects from planning through construction.Founded more than 18 years ago, V&A provides utility and traffic engineering services for transportation, aviation, water, energy and other infrastructure projects. The company employs dozens of professionals and says about 90% of its business comes from repeat clients, including the California Department of Transportation, the California High-Speed Rail Authority, the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, LA Metro, Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas.Jeremy Suard, Exodigo's co-founder and CEO, said the acquisition brings engineering expertise together with AI-powered subsurface intelligence to help infrastructure owners reduce uncertainty and make better decisions on complex projects."Together, we are bringing engineering expertise and AI-powered subsurface intelligence closer together, helping clients make smarter decisions and deliver projects with greater certainty," Suard said in a statement.Exodigo said the infrastructure industry is increasingly emphasizing project delivery models that prioritize predictable costs, schedules and risk management. The company said combining engineering services with AI-driven underground mapping and analysis can help identify risks earlier, reducing delays and cost overruns.The two companies have previously worked together on infrastructure projects across California.Jose Valle, founder and CEO of V&A, said joining Exodigo would allow the engineering firm to offer clients AI-powered tools while continuing to provide the engineering services that have defined its business.V&A will continue operating under its existing brand as "V&A, Inc., powered by Exodigo," with its leadership team remaining in place. The companies said current contracts and client projects will continue without interruption.Exodigo develops AI-powered subsurface intelligence technology that combines sensing systems, artificial intelligence and engineering expertise to map underground utilities, foundations and geotechnical conditions. The company says its technology is designed to help reduce costs, delays and safety risks on infrastructure projects.