GPS Spoofing Can Break an ALTA Survey (Here’s the Fix)
If you plan a commercial closing, you want clean facts, not surprises. That’s why people order an alta survey. It supports a deal with clear, defensible field data. Yet there’s a modern twist most buyers never consider. Many survey crews use GNSS (the satellite signals behind GPS) for parts of the work. Lately, those signals […]
2026 Slowdown: Why You’ll Need a Property Survey First
Builders, homeowners, and developers are preparing for a different kind of year. Recent reports from the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota show that confidence for 2026 is dipping. Contractors feel pressure from rising wages, higher material prices, and a growing worker shortage. Because of these changes, many people planning new projects may feel unsure about […]
Why Your Topographic Survey Is Facing Major Delays
A topographic survey usually feels simple. You call a surveyor, they map the land, and you move ahead with your plans. But across Minnesota, this step now takes longer than expected. The reason may surprise you. The state is trying to fix old gaps in its original survey monuments, and this is slowing down many […]