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“ Ayres has gotten to experience every form of surveying imaginable from their work on the Greensboro- Randolph Megasite . Ayres continues to impress with their ability to meet demanding schedules and adapt to design changes . We greatly appreciate your dedication , and we ' d gladly embrace future collaborations with Ayres Associates on future projects .”
What resulted was a multi-year contract with Ames to provide survey / staking and UAS imagery on what has grown into a nearly $ 14 billion investment by Toyota to construct its battery manufacturing plant , which is expected to bring over 5,000 jobs to the megasite outside Greensboro , North Carolina . Although Ayres ’ physical presence in the state consisted of just two staff at that time , a broader team of professionals stepped up to assist , flying in from Ayres ’ nationwide network of offices to quickly mobilize and provide “ boots on the ground ” at the massive 1,800-acre site .
Ayres ’ contract with Ames extends through at least the end of 2024 . After the current project work concludes , Shank is optimistic that won ’ t be the end of the Ames-Ayres partnership .
“ We really do hope that the relationship with Ames continues to grow ,” she said ,

“ Ayres has gotten to experience every form of surveying imaginable from their work on the Greensboro- Randolph Megasite . Ayres continues to impress with their ability to meet demanding schedules and adapt to design changes . We greatly appreciate your dedication , and we ' d gladly embrace future collaborations with Ayres Associates on future projects .”

Ames Construction , Charlotte , NC
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