How a Big Merger Could Change Property Survey Services

A land surveyor using professional equipment to map an open field during a property survey

If you plan to buy land, build a home, or settle a boundary question, you will likely need a property survey sometime soon. In most years, this process feels simple. You call a local surveyor, get on their schedule, and wait for the crew to mark your lines. But late in 2024, a major shift […]

Can Shifting Land Change Your Topographic Survey?

A steep eroded coastline showing how shifting land can affect the accuracy of a topographic survey

Most people believe property lines never change. They assume the map is the map, and the ground under their feet stays the same. But a recent international story proved the opposite. In fact, it showed why homeowners need to keep their topographic survey up to date—especially if they live near the coast. A few days […]

How a Global Mapping Push Made the Drone Survey Essential

A drone survey capturing a large landscape with a digital mapping grid projected below

If you follow global news, you may have seen a surprising story this week. In Telangana, India, the government launched a massive land-mapping project that sent more than 3,500 surveyors across the entire state. They are using GPS tools, digital systems, and updated land records to fix old boundaries and settle disputes. It is one […]