The Hidden Role of a Land Surveyor in Development Projects

Land surveyor measuring a development site before construction planning begins

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. […]

Topographic Surveys Change After an Archaeological Debate

Land surveyor using GPS equipment during topographic surveys in open terrain

Topographic surveys help people understand the shape of the land. For many years, they have supported planning, design, and land decisions. Recently, however, a new online debate brought topographic surveys into focus for a different reason. A discussion about archaeological mapping and survey technology spread quickly among professionals. Because of this, many people have started […]

A Short History on Land Surveying

Land surveying is one of the the oldest professions anywhere. When a parcel line separates two owners – land surveying is needed.