Construction projects thrive on careful planning and seamless execution. A delay in one phase can ripple through the entire project, causing missed deadlines and increased costs. For those who want to avoid unnecessary setbacks, winter land surveys offer a strategic solution. At BLAZE Design Inc., we know that staying ahead in the planning process is… Read more »
Category: Land Surveying Safety Procedures
Why Re-Sloping Your Land Before Construction is Beneficial
If you have a piece of land that you’re looking to build on, there is quite a bit of work to do in preparation. One major obstacle to get over is re-sloping. Not every piece of land will need this done, but many do. Re-sloping your land will make building a home, barn, shed, or… Read more »
The Future of Land Surveying: Embracing Technological Advancements
In the ever-evolving field of land surveying, technological advancements have played a crucial role in revolutionizing the way surveys are conducted. As industries continue to embrace innovation, land surveyors are also leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and overall project success. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Remote Sensing: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly known as… Read more »
Surveying in Snow: Getting Properties Surveyed During Winter
Surveying a property in the middle of the winter when there is snow on the ground is certainly not ideal. Snow will often obscure land markers and make it difficult for surveyors to see the property they are surveying. But a land surveyor should be prepared to work in any kind of weather to get… Read more »
Weather Can Affect Land Surveying
Professional land surveyors know that the job is anything but mundane. There are always new challenges, and Mother Nature is not always on our side, especially in a state like Vermont, where we experience all extremes on a yearly basis. As the winter season approaches, land surveying can become tricky, but something that can be… Read more »
Buying New Land? Have a Land Use Planning Survey Performed
There’s so much that goes into buying new land to build a home or commercial structure on. We wish it were as simple as buying the land, signing on the dotted lines, and starting the building process, but unfortunately it’s far from it. With so many factors to consider, such as drainage, stability concerns, traffic… Read more »
Why a Land Survey is Important for Your Solar Installation
Solar power has become more popular recently in the United States as focus on renewable energy has increased. Solar installations allow us to convert the natural energy of sunlight into electricity, saving money and helping the environment in the process. But if you’re considering a solar installation of any kind, it’s important to do a… Read more »
FAA Certification for Cellular and Broadcasting Towers
The Federal Aviation Administration has a set of rules and guidelines for when it comes to building cellular towers and broadcasting towers. Since these towers are extremely tall, they need to be built with guidelines for the safety of aviation. What is the FAA Certification Guidelines for these Towers? Building commercial structures is a tricky… Read more »
Drones Prove Useful in Surveying & Mapping
Drones have become an incredible tool for many different industries. When it comes to surveying and mapping, drones prove to be much more useful in the process of land surveying for several different projects. When drones are used by land surveyors for different jobs, it has been rather beneficial for productivity, planning, mapping, and collecting… Read more »
Land Surveying During the Winter Months
Many people don’t think hiring a land surveyor during the winter months is a good idea due to the frozen ground and colder air, but in reality, this could be a good time to hire a land surveyor for their services, and here is the reason why. Business Slows Down in the Winter Not many… Read more »