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The Future of Land Surveying

November 11, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The field of land surveying is changing by the day. That kind of development is inevitable for such a technologically-inclined field. But how exactly is the field of land surveying evolving? More importantly, what do the changes mean for the industry as a whole? Find out the answers to those questions and learn more about the future of land surveying by continuing with the rest of this article. How Modern Tools Have Changed the Field of Land Surveying Back in the day, land surveying was a massive undertaking. Landowners or businesses would hire teams of surveyors to chart large swaths... View Article

The Tools of Land Surveying

November 11, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Land surveying is a complex undertaking, and those who aren’t careful are very susceptible to making mistakes. To ensure that they provide only accurate information to their customers, surveyors must use all the available tools. This article will highlight some of the most important tools in a land surveyor’s arsenal. If you’re thinking of pursuing a career in this field, you need to learn more about the common land surveying tools listed here. Survey Vests Safety should always be a priority for land surveyors. Survey vests ensure that surveyors will be visible no matter where they are on a plot... View Article

When Do I Need a Land Survey?

September 30, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The most valuable asset that most people will ever own is their home. When you are a property owner, you will want to know exactly where your property begins and ends. One way you can do this is by investing in an ALTA survey to review your land. There are various situations when having a land survey completed will be necessary. Buying a Home If you are going to purchase a home, you will undoubtedly need a survey. A full survey is normally a standard part of the real estate process, and it will be required by more mortgage lenders... View Article

A Brief History of Civil Engineering

September 26, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Since humans stopped their nomad lifestyle and developed settlements, civil engineering was born. The title Civil engineering distinguishes the profession of developing structures meant for our everyday use, as opposed to military engineering or architects. Wikipedia dates the earliest civil engineering practice commencing between 4000 and 200BC, so civil engineering is almost as old as humankind. The History of Engineering Ancient Romans did the first big-scale civil projects. The stretch of the Roman Empire meant they needed to build roads, especially waterways, to transport goods and people from place to place, necessitating the development of civil engineering skills.  In the... View Article

Do I Need a Land Survey for a Fence?

August 29, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Good fences make good neighbors. However, when put in the wrong location, they can cause a number of problems. If you’re installing a fence, it pays to know where your property starts and ends. Remember, if your fence is located on your neighbor’s land, it becomes your neighbor’s property.  If you place it on the boundary line, it becomes a boundary line fence, meaning that your neighbor jointly owns the fence. If the fence is too far inside your property, you risk giving up the outer side of the fence that your neighbor can claim using adverse possession. So, do... View Article

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