Can a Phone Replace an ALTA Land Title Survey?

Land surveyor using RTK GPS equipment to record property data, showing why an ALTA Land Title Survey provides certified accuracy and legal assurance

In the past week, the tech world buzzed with news that a few smartphone makers—like MediaTek and Xiaomi—are rolling out phones that can supposedly measure land within millimeters of accuracy. They’re using new RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) GPS systems, the same kind that professional surveyors have relied on for years. Suddenly, people are asking: If my […]

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 […]