Why One Shocking Collapse Shows a Topo Survey Isn’t Optional

A collapsed roadway showing severe ground movement, illustrating why a topo survey is important for detecting terrain instability

When the Hongqi Bridge in China collapsed, the world watched in disbelief. A massive bridge that opened only months earlier suddenly fell into a valley after the land beneath it shifted. Many people blamed the builders or the concrete, but the deeper lesson ran far below the surface. It showed why every major project needs […]

Safety Standards Drive Need for Boundary Line Survey

Land surveyor performing a boundary line survey on a roadway construction site to support new safety standards

If you’ve been driving around Ringgold lately, you’ve probably seen orange cones, survey tripods, or crews marking the edges of roads. Those markings aren’t random—they’re part of a growing number of projects brought by a new roadway safety plan. And at the center of it all is something many people don’t notice: the boundary line […]

Adapting to LiDAR Delays in Construction Staking Surveys

Two surveyors using a drone and tripod equipment during construction staking surveys at an active job site

When it comes to building new neighborhoods or commercial sites, timing is everything. From grading to concrete pours, every phase depends on one critical step, construction staking surveys. These surveys translate your design plans into real-world points on the ground, ensuring every curb, sewer line, and building corner lands exactly where it should. But what […]