Using Tide Data for Accurate Topographic Surveys

Land surveyor using GPS equipment near a coastal cliff to perform topographic surveys and record tide-based elevation data

Savannah’s waterfront is one of the most beautiful—and unpredictable—places to work. Between the tidal marshes, winding creeks, and the wide Savannah River, the land never looks exactly the same twice in one day. For anyone involved in development or construction here, that constant change can make a big difference—especially when it comes to topographic surveys. […]

How Major Highways Redefine the Transportation Engineer

Transportation engineer reviewing highway construction plans on site

Atlanta’s roads are changing fast. The I-285 Express Lane Expansion is one of the biggest transportation projects in Georgia right now. For every transportation engineer in the city, this project means much more than new pavement. It shows what the future of highway design and construction looks like — smarter, faster, and more connected. Earlier […]

Why New Rules Make a Property Line Survey Essential

Aerial view of lakefront homes with docks showing shoreline where a property line survey defines land boundaries

If you own a home along West Point Lake in LaGrange, you’ve probably heard about the new shoreline rules that went into effect on October 1, 2025. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has rolled out the first major update to the Shoreline Management Plan since 1993, and it changes how lakefront property owners […]