When a Construction Staking Survey Goes Wrong

Concrete foundation with metal formwork and survey stakes from a construction staking survey at a quiet job site

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

Construction surveyor using tripod equipment on an airport project site to ensure FAA Part 77 compliance

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

Two land surveyors using total station and GPS equipment during a topographic survey in an open field

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 […]