When a Construction Staking Survey Goes Wrong

When you start a new build or home addition, you expect things to go smoothly. The plans are ready, the permits are in, and you’ve hired a surveyor to mark where everything should go. But what happens when your construction staking survey goes wrong — or worse, your surveyor disappears before finishing the job? It […]
Why Every Airport Project Needs a Construction Surveyor

If you plan to build near the North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport, one professional has to be on your team from day one: a construction surveyor. This isn’t just about staking corners or marking where a building goes. At airports, surveyors keep projects in line with strict Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules known […]
Topographic Survey Tips to Prevent Sinkholes After Rain

A topographic survey may not sound exciting until you see the ground open up beneath your feet. Last week, dramatic videos went viral after a massive sinkhole swallowed cars on a busy road in Bangkok. News outlets from Reuters to CBS showed the chaos: flashing lights, police blocking streets, and people scrambling to safety. Early […]