Surveying a property in the middle of the winter when there is snow on the ground is certainly not ideal. Snow will often obscure land markers and make it difficult for surveyors to see the property they are surveying. But a land surveyor should be prepared to work in any kind of weather to get… Read more »
Professional land surveyors know that the job is anything but mundane. There are always new challenges, and Mother Nature is not always on our side, especially in a state like Vermont, where we experience all extremes on a yearly basis. As the winter season approaches, land surveying can become tricky, but something that can be… Read more »
There’s so much that goes into buying new land to build a home or commercial structure on. We wish it were as simple as buying the land, signing on the dotted lines, and starting the building process, but unfortunately it’s far from it. With so many factors to consider, such as drainage, stability concerns, traffic… Read more »
A topographic survey offers an ideal way to identify and map the surface features of the terrain in a given area. This very accurate system accounts for all of the existing objects in the area, from major features like trees, buildings and streets to every smaller item including manholes, retaining walls and utility poles. These… Read more »
Solar power has become more popular recently in the United States as focus on renewable energy has increased. Solar installations allow us to convert the natural energy of sunlight into electricity, saving money and helping the environment in the process. But if you’re considering a solar installation of any kind, it’s important to do a… Read more »
Drones have become an incredible tool for many different industries. When it comes to surveying and mapping, drones prove to be much more useful in the process of land surveying for several different projects. When drones are used by land surveyors for different jobs, it has been rather beneficial for productivity, planning, mapping, and collecting… Read more »
There are many techniques and strategies land surveyors use on a construction site to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the job for construction projects to run smoothly. Much of the job is making sure progress is being made in a project, and that it will be finished without going over budget or using more… Read more »
When deciding to buy or build a new house, one of the first and most important duties is to have a land survey completed. If you don’t do this, you could have plenty of issues arise down the road at your new home. It is important to respect these land boundaries, but there are instances… Read more »
When it comes to conducting a commercial land or boundary survey, it isn’t so much that the type or quality of work is any different from a residential survey. Instead, the difference lies in the fact that often times, a commercial survey can be much more intensive, and subsequently, more expensive. Why? Because these different… Read more »
Regardless of the type of construction project you are involved in, it is always wise to have a qualified and experienced site supervisor to manage the project. Proper supervision not only ensures that projects get completed efficiently, but also helps guarantee the safety of all workers. In addition, the site supervisor can work with subcontractors,… Read more »