A Comparison of Conventional Surveying, Photogrammetry, and LIDAR There are different ways that the elevation and horizontal locations of land are measured. When procuring design data it is important to consider factors that will determine which method is better than another. A brief description of each...
A hearty foundation is a path to success No doubt you’ve heard your realtor use the phrase “Location! Location! Location!” But what does a geotechnical engineer have to say? “Foundation! Foundation! Foundation! ” The study and design of foundations is only one component of geotechnical engineering...
When developing or applying for a building permit in rural areas or areas that may not have access to public sewer, certain considerations must be addressed prior to moving a project forward. The answer to this challenge will likely be the design and installation of...
Many times we receive calls from developers and contractors at the final stages of design requesting a geotechnical investigation of their site. The requests sometimes include phrases like, “I just need this for the building official” and “I have to mark off this last box...
Developing property seems simple. All you need to do is buy a piece of land for your business, construct a building, throw down enough asphalt for the parking you need and post your grand opening signs. Right? If only! I am often reminded how complicated the...
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