Modern Surveying

Basic control surveys Geodetic surveys involve such extensive areas that allowance must be made for the Earth’s curvature. Baseline measurements for classical triangulation (the basic survey method that consists of accurately measuring a base line and computing...

UNDERSTANDING AS-BUILT SURVEYS

You have found your dream home! You can almost see it. The picturesque double story Victorian-style home, with high windows and cobbled stones leading to a large porch which overlooks the white picket fence you have always dreamed of. All you need to do is to break...

What is Surveying in Civil Engineering?

What is surveying in civil engineering? Why is it so critical? Surveying is involved in everything — from accurately drawing boundaries between private and public land, to inspecting bridges and other critical infrastructure. Without surveying, the placement,...

What is surveying in Civil Engineering?

What is surveying in civil engineering? Why is it so critical? Surveying is involved in everything — from accurately drawing boundaries between private and public land, to inspecting bridges and other critical infrastructure. Without surveying, the placement,...

WHY DO I NEED A LAND SURVEY?

There are many reasons one may need a land survey: Before purchasing land, so that you have legal proof that what you think you’re buying is what you’re buying;Before building a fence around your property, so you can determine exactly where it will go;If you are...