Elevation Survey Explained: The Key to Flood-Ready Design
If you’re planning to build or renovate near the coast, an elevation survey should be at the top of your checklist. This simple yet important step helps you understand how high or low your property sits compared to sea level — and that can make or break your project’s approval. With the city enforcing tighter […]
Construction Surveyor Workflow for Perfect Site Plans
If you’re building or remodeling, hiring a construction surveyor early can save you from big headaches later. With beaches shrinking, stricter permits, and changing terrain, you need a site plan that’s 100% accurate. A surveyor’s job is to make sure your design fits your land—and meets city rules—before the first shovel hits the ground. San […]
ALTA Survey Lessons From a Scaffold Collapse
When a scaffold suddenly collapsed at a busy job site in San Antonio last week, it made national headlines. Roads were blocked, emergency teams rushed in, and engineers spent hours figuring out what went wrong. It wasn’t just a story about construction—it was a reminder of how fragile a project can be when accuracy slips. […]