The Hidden Role of a Land Surveyor in Development Projects
Provo keeps growing. New homes, new businesses, and new roads appear across the city every year. Recently, people started talking about a large project planned for the East Bay area. Many discussions focus on utilities, traffic, and land use. However, before any big project begins, one expert plays a very important role: the land surveyor. […]
House Staking Checklist: 12 Steps Before You Pour Concrete
If you’re building a home, there’s one step that quietly controls everything that comes next: house staking. Before excavation starts. Before forms go in. Before concrete trucks show up. House staking marks the exact location of your future home on the lot. It sets the corners, confirms setbacks, and locks in elevation. When it’s done […]
New Rules Every ALTA Surveyor Must Follow Before Closing
In February 2026, the updated ALTA/NSPS standards replaced the 2021 version. That may sound like inside industry news. However, this change affects buyers, lenders, and developers across the country. Most property buyers do not know these standards have changed. They think an ALTA survey today looks the same as it did a few years ago. […]