Construction Staking Survey: Avoid Costly Grade Errors

Survey stake marking elevation control during a construction staking survey on an active job site

Building on a sloped lot looks great on paper. In real life, however, slopes turn small mistakes into expensive problems fast. That’s where a construction staking survey becomes essential. Within the first days on site, this survey sets the exact locations and elevations that guide every step of construction. When it’s done right, it protects […]

Why Zoning Changes Increase Demand for ALTA Title Surveys

Urban residential development illustrating why ALTA title surveys are often needed earlier during zoning reviews

San Diego is changing fast. New housing rules, tighter zoning reviews, and louder public input now shape how land gets approved. As a result, ALTA title surveys are showing up earlier and more often in real estate deals. Buyers, lenders, and developers want clarity before projects face delays. And right now, clarity matters more than […]

How New Rules Will Change Drone Survey Work Forever

A surveyor performing a drone survey at an active construction site

San Diego is growing fast, and many projects now depend on drone survey work to stay accurate and on schedule. Builders use drones for early site planning, grading checks, and tracking progress as work moves forward. At the same time, California is making a change that could shape the future of this work. The California […]