Why Your Topographic Survey Is Facing Major Delays

A survey tripod set up along a quiet roadway as part of a topographic survey to map land features and elevation

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 […]

Construction Surveys Safety: What Developers Must Know

Construction surveyor standing near traffic cones during a roadside construction survey, highlighting construction survey safety practices

Construction surveys are a normal part of any building project. Crews mark corners, set control points, and guide builders so everything sits exactly where it should. But after a recent roadside fatality involving a surveyor, people across the construction industry are taking a hard look at how these surveys are done—and what needs to change […]

Why a Licensed Land Surveyor Matters This Winter

A snowy residential street at sunrise representing the kind of winter conditions a licensed land surveyor helps homeowners prepare for

Winter doesn’t just bring snow—it brings rules. As soon as those snow emergency alerts start flashing, driveways fill up, and cars disappear under blankets of white, homeowners start worrying about one thing: parking tickets. But here’s what most people don’t realize—many of those parking headaches trace back to one simple issue: not knowing where your […]