How a Licensed Land Surveyor Works Without OPUS

Licensed land surveyor using GNSS receiver in the field with teammate operating total station

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. […]

Before Flood Maps Change: Get a Flood Elevation Survey

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood flooded after heavy rain, showing why homeowners rely on a flood elevation survey to assess property risk

New buildings, roads, and power projects are changing southern Kentucky fast. But they’re also changing how water flows across the land. That’s why more people are now getting a flood elevation survey before they build or buy property. With floodplain maps expanding and more projects popping up nearby, knowing your property’s true height could save […]

New Projects Drive Demand for ALTA Land Title Survey

Land surveyor using a total station along a new public path project for an ALTA Land Title Survey.

Kentucky just made headlines with a new project — the Boone County multi-use path contract. At first, it sounds like a simple trail for people to walk and bike on. But behind that news is something bigger that every builder, engineer, and property owner should notice: a growing need for ALTA Land Title Survey services […]