ABOUT US
Bledsoe Riggert Cooper & James (BRCJ) is a professional land surveying and civil engineering firm based in South-Central Indiana.
Since 1992, BRCJ has provided professional services to residential, commercial, and institutional clients in Indiana and the surrounding states. Our staff of surveyors, civil engineers, and GIS professionals are prepared to provide services for any project regardless of scope or complexity and have a proven track record of providing quality professional services to meet our clients’ high expectations.
BRCJ currently maintains a staff of six Professional Surveyors and two Professional Engineers to ensure direct professional involvement and oversight in all aspects of projects. Our project managers average 20 years of experience, providing outstanding leadership and ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget.
Our primary clients include: energy companies; federal, state, and local governments; higher education institutions; K-12 school corporations; public utility companies; civil, transportation, and building contractors; and national providers of ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys.
Core Values
Our guiding principles lead BRCJ to success
Quality People = Quality Work
Each employee is critical to the overall success of each project and the company as a whole. To succeed as a group, everyone gives their personal best on each task – because the little things matter.
First-class customer service
Our clients are always our top priority. This was the foundation of the company in 1992 and is still the basic key to success. We strive to exceed expectations on every project, delivering our scope of work on time and within budget.
Respect
As civil engineers, surveyors, and GIS professionals we are frequently representing our clients to governmental agencies, regulators, and permitting authorities. We help to negotiate agreements between different interests, and communicate technical information to stakeholders. Respect for all parties involved in every circumstance is fundamental to what we do.
Communication is Key
Our clients and project partners rely on our advice, even when it’s not easy to hear. We initiate contact and deliver our honest opinion in every situation, avoiding delays, disputes, and drama.
Sound Decisions
We understand that a good decision made at the right time is often better than the perfect choice made too late. While our staff brings top notch experience and education to help with the most uncertain situations, we also know when to ask for a second opinion.
People
Our History
Bledsoe Riggert Cooper & James was founded in Bloomington in 1992 by Ben Bledsoe and Phil Tapp. Over the years, our name has changed, but our dedication to providing efficient, timely and quality service has not.







