Land surveying is an essential and important step for any civil engineering project, including freeways, bridges, damns, and similar constructions. It’s mainly necessary in order to establish property lines, note national and state boundaries, chart coastlines, prepare topographical maps, and many other factors that can directly impact a construction project of any size. Mapping the… Read more »
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Different Types of Survey Mapping
Land surveying has a lot of different uses, one of the most notable being mapmaking. However, not all maps are created equal. There are several different types of maps, all of which serve a purpose for surveying, city planning, construction, and more. The following are some of the most common types of maps created through… Read more »
Surveying After the Sonoma County Fire Damage
When we heard news of the fires affecting Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, as well as several other areas of California, our hearts sank. We know that every other resident in the area can relate. This is our home, and our neighborhoods were not only being devastated by uncontrolled wildfires, they were being devastated at alarming… Read more »
Parcel Map Waivers for Santa Rosa CA
Before you can understand why certain parcel map waivers exist for the city of Santa Rosa, you should understand what a parcel map is. Parcel maps are, in a nutshell, maps that are created by using information that’s been filed with the Town Clerk’s office. Usually surveys are part of this information and are often… Read more »
The Importance of the Correct Benchmarks and Datums
When you’re looking at a map, you should have some idea of where you’re starting and where you want to end up. Take that same concept and apply it to surveying, and you’ll understand why it’s so important to select the right benchmark and datum for a survey job. A “benchmark” isn’t just a slang… Read more »
Choosing the Right Surveyor for the Job
How do you find a land surveyor? More importantly, how do you find the RIGHT land surveyor for the job? There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re trying to choose the land surveying company to assess your property, or boundary lines, or potential construction sites, or anything else. Every job requires a… Read more »
Using Drones in Civil Engineering
These days, everyone’s familiar with drones. You’ve likely seem them in your day to day life, whether it’s a child flying a toy version in a nearby park or a videographer getting a few choice shots at a concert. These Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are excellent for a variety of uses, from recreational to professional,… Read more »