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Land Surveying and Urban Planning: Shaping Sustainable Cities

BLAZE Design land surveying

As the world becomes increasingly urbanized, the importance of effective urban planning and sustainable development is more crucial than ever. At the heart of successful urban planning lies the expertise of land surveyors. These professionals play a vital role in shaping sustainable cities by providing accurate spatial data, assessing land suitability, and guiding development decisions…. Read more »

The Role of Land Surveying in Land Use Planning and Zoning

Land Surveyor working in a field

Land use planning and zoning are essential components of urban development and ensure the efficient and sustainable use of land. At the heart of effective land use planning and zoning lies the expertise of land surveyors. These professionals play a critical role in assessing, mapping, and providing accurate information about the land, which serves as… Read more »

The Future of Land Surveying: Embracing Technological Advancements

Land Surveyors conduct land use planning

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 »

How Land Surveying Enhances Construction Projects: The Key to Successful Site Planning

Surveying on the construction jobsite

Land surveying is an essential component of any construction project, playing a crucial role in ensuring accurate site planning and successful project execution. From identifying property boundaries to analyzing terrain features, land surveyors provide vital data that enables architects, engineers, and construction teams to make informed decisions. Establishing Accurate Property Boundaries Land surveyors utilize advanced… Read more »

Past Mistakes that Land Surveyors Have to Fix

Land surveying on a residential property

Land surveying is done by licensed professionals with experience and training in the field. When a land surveyor comes in to conduct a survey, they may come across errors and past mistakes that they have to research and fix. The resume that BLAZE Design brings to the table is over 30 years of experience and… Read more »

Surveying in Snow: Getting Properties Surveyed During Winter

Land Surveyor in the 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 »

Instances Where a Land Survey Proves Useful

Land surveying during construction

At BLAZE Design Inc., not only do we think land surveying is needed for any major land-related undertaking, but also, it can prove useful in a handful of scenarios that many people do not immediately think of. Here are a few instances where it’s good to have a land survey done: Construction Projects Most municipalities… Read more »

Weather Can Affect Land Surveying

Winter snow and land surveyor overlooking city

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

Land Surveying for newly purchased land

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 »

When You Need a Topographic Survey

Surveying for residential property

A topographic survey offers an ideal way to identify and map the surface features of the terrain in a given area. This very accurate system accounts for all of the existing objects in the area, from major features like trees, buildings and streets to every smaller item including manholes, retaining walls and utility poles. These… Read more »