Boundary Line Survey Risks During Solar Storms
If you’ve stepped outside in Minneapolis this week, chances are you’ve seen social media flooded with photos of the glowing aurora borealis. The Northern Lights are rare and breathtaking in the city. But while everyone else is staring at the sky, surveyors are staring at their instruments—and not always in awe. For anyone needing a […]
Due Diligence Survey: Avoid Costly Project Sinkholes
In late September, the city of St. Paul finally reopened West 7th Street after a massive 35-foot sinkhole forced crews to shut it down for months. The collapse happened above an 1879 sewer tunnel, and the fix cost millions of dollars. For many residents, it was a traffic headache. For builders and developers, it was […]
Why a Flood Elevation Survey Matters Before Building Permits
Heavy rains in the Twin Cities are no longer rare. Just in the past week, another round of severe storms drenched Minneapolis and St. Paul, leaving behind soggy yards, leaning fences, and anxious homeowners. Every headline seems to echo the same warning: storm damage costs are climbing. In this new reality, a flood elevation survey […]