Can a Construction Staking Survey Prevent Disaster?
Imagine coming home, walking into your backyard, and seeing bulldozer tracks across your grass. Now imagine discovering that the neighbor already poured concrete next to your house while you were gone. That nightmare became a viral story online, and many homeowners could relate. The frightening part is that this can happen anywhere. A proper construction […]
What Solar Storms Really Do to Your Drone Survey Maps
If you’ve ever scheduled a drone survey for a property project, you probably expect everything to be accurate down to the inch. Most days, that’s exactly what happens. However, recent headlines about powerful solar storms might make you wonder if the sun can actually mess with your survey. The short answer is yes. But the […]
How a Licensed Land Surveyor Works Without OPUS
When you hire a licensed land surveyor, you expect results that are accurate, reliable, and on time. But what happens when one of the main systems surveyors use—the OPUS (Online Positioning User Service)—suddenly goes down? That’s exactly what happened recently, and surveyors across the country turned to Reddit to vent, troubleshoot, and share emergency solutions. […]