We are excited to announce that as of March 2026, Inline Group has acquired Challenger Geomatics. Challenger brings over 40 years of execution excellence, technical precision, and professional standards, while Inline brings strategy, infrastructure, and momentum to expand what’s possible for both teams. Together, alongside our clients, we’re achieving our strategic goals and building a sustainable foundation that strengthens our position in Canada.
This acquisition brings together two companies with complementary expertise, creating a partnership with greater capacity to take on complex, multi-discipline projects. The focus of this partnership is long-term stability and thoughtful, sustainable growth—investing in people, systems, and capabilities to deliver consistent, high-quality service while maintaining strong client and partner relationships.
Our clients and partners will benefit from broader technical depth supported by the same teams you’ve already trusted to deliver results. Projects that require multiple disciplines can now be supported by one coordinated organization.
Surveying, geotechnical services, and materials testing can be integrated more efficiently, reducing complexity and improving project coordination. Our expanded geographic reach supports projects across Western Canada and the North with experienced local teams.
We remain accountable to clients and partners, delivering safe and quality services while demonstrating the added value this partnership creates. The professionalism and technical excellence expected from both companies remain unchanged. As one organization, Inline and Challenger are committed to maintaining the standards, quality, and genuine relationships that each team has built its reputation on.
Employee ownership will continue to be a defining part of the organization. Many of the people working in the field are also owners, with a direct stake in the success of the work being delivered. This ownership model supports accountability, stability, and decision-making focused on building a company that lasts.
Inline is a Canadian civil engineering field services company founded in 2012, specializing in surveying, geotechnical and materials testing. We have about 250 employees across Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan, working primarily in mining, energy, infrastructure, and large commercial projects. We’re known for putting people first, moving fast, and building strong client relationships.
Learn MoreOur services don’t compete; they complement each other. Clients often need both geotechnical and surveying work on the same projects, and now they can get both from one partner. We share the same values around quality, people, and client relationships, and together we’re stronger, more stable, and better positioned to serve clients across Western Canada and the North.
Adam Temple continues as CEO, and Paul Burbidge becomes COO. Both leadership teams remain in place, and the combined entity has adopted an employee ownership model We are taking a phased approach to integration: listening and learning first, then making thoughtful decisions about how to operate as one company. Day-to-day operations continue as usual while we work through integration over the next year.
You now have access to integrated services, including surveying, geomatics, geotechnical, and materials testing services from one partner, making project coordination simpler and more efficient. We have expanded our geographic reach across Western Canada and the North with local teams who understand regional conditions. The combined organization has greater resources and stability to support larger projects and invest in technology that improves the services we deliver to you.
As we continue to integrate the two companies, client operations will be business-as-usual and there will be no location closures or layoffs.
Throughout our ongoing integration, you’ll continue to receive support through your regular channels, whether by phone, email, or in-person.
No. Your current projects continue as planned with the same teams and contacts. We’re deliberately avoiding operational changes during busy season and will communicate well in advance if any future changes occur.
All existing contracts, agreements, and commitments remain in place and will be honored. The acquisition doesn’t change the terms of your agreement or our obligations to you.
Through this process, you can reach out to your existing point of contact for any updates and questions you have. Additional information will also be made available to clients and partners through the local management team, and all public information will live on this page.
If you’re not a current client, feel free reach out to us.
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We’re keeping the conversation open. Over the course of our company integration, we welcome feedback about what you think is going well, what could be improved, and where additional support may be helpful. If you see opportunities for us to serve you better as a combined organization, or if something isn’t working, we want to know.
Clients are encouraged to continue working with their existing points of contact for any questions related to projects, services, or account relationships. Adam (CEO) and Paul (COO) are also available should additional support or clarification be needed.
Any changes that could impact projects will be communicated well in advance, clear plan to ensure continuity. Partnership is key for us: our commitment to engaging with our clients is foundational to building long-lasting relationships.