Author Articles
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Metes-and-Bounds Mistakes That Cause Boundary Disputes (and a Surveyor’s Checklist to Catch Them)
There’s a saying in surveying that should be pinned above every research desk: “Yesterday’s land descriptions are the…
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How to Identify and Depict Encroachments: A Field Guide for Surveyors
Encroachments are one of those things that can look completely ordinary until they’re not. A fence a few…
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Utility Mapping for Surveyors: A Guide to SUE and ASCE 38-22
Utility mapping involves precisely identifying and digitally recording the locations of underground utilities. These maps provide a complete…
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Drone Mapping Accuracy: GCPs, RTK/PPK, and Explaining Tolerances
Clients often hear the word “drone” and assume near-perfect accuracy. High-resolution 3D models and vivid orthomosaics make the…
