Land Surveyor
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Construction Staking Disputes: Scope, Responsibility, and Documentation That Protects Surveyors
Construction staking looks straightforward on paper: you get the plans, you set the stakes, the crew builds the…
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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…
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Using Historical Aerials and GIS Layers for Boundary Research
The wealth of digital information available today presents both an opportunity and a challenge for professional land surveyors.…
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Correction Deed Red Flags: What Land Surveyors Should Look For
You’re deep into the title research for a boundary retracement, tracing the lineage of a parcel, when you…
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How to Help Clients Read a Property Survey
Most property owners see their survey for the first time at closing or just before construction, and their…
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How to Stay Competitive in the Age of Land Survey Automation
“Land survey automation” used to sound like a far-off future in the surveying industry. These days, drones, LiDAR,…
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What Are Cadastral Surveys? — A Guide for Land Surveyors
Imagine this: you’re handed a title dispute case. A client says their neighbor’s fence doesn’t match the deed,…
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What is the National Flood Insurance Program?
In the United States, flooding causes a lot of damage, generating huge expenses for government entities, families, and…
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Construction Staking: A Critical Role for Land Surveyors
Construction staking is one of the most important responsibilities land surveyors carry out in the field. Sometimes called…
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What Is a FEMA Elevation Certificate? A Guide for Licensed Land Surveyors
Land surveyors play a critical role in land development, property transactions, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. One…
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Prescriptive Easement vs Adverse Possession: A Land Surveyor’s Guide
Licensed land surveyors frequently encounter boundary disputes complicated by claims of adverse possession or prescriptive easements. These legal…