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The Ever-Evolving Science Of Construction Surveying

Construction surveying is a critical first step in ensuring that a building’s starting point and location on a block is accurate and correct before construction begins.  Basically, surveying is how builders confirm that what is drawn on the construction blueprint is what is actually built on the site.  In the past, this task was tedious, inefficient and often inaccurate, simply because calculations and measurements had to be made by surveyors who didn’t have the benefit of the kind of modern instrumentation in use today.  Fifty years ago, surveying teams chalked off measurements calculated by hand. Today, GPS coordinates taken by Read more
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5 Reasons to Take a Construction Survey in Frisco Tx Before Building

Building a structure (or adding to one) on your property is an expensive undertaking. Once architects and land developers have staked out a viable plan for the structure, it’s imperative to conduct a construction survey before breaking ground. Licensed professional surveyors must identify the locations of gas pipelines, waste and water lines and other existing utilities under the ground.  If new water lines or other utilities are to be installed, the surveyor will mark the precise point where it should be placed. A construction survey indicates the exact location where your property ends and your neighbor’s begins, and pinpoints the Read more
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Construction Survey Frisco TX: Ensure Success for Building Projects

A construction survey Frisco TX stakes out reference points for the building of roads or structures. During a construction survey (also called a site layout survey or construction staking), the surveyors use coordinates to indicate the locations of original construction or the areas for necessary improvements on existing structures. Surveyors take the builder’s construction plans and measure the property site using reference points. This ensures construction achieves the builder’s and architect’s goals. A construction survey, like a land survey, will help property owners avoid any surprises during building or renovation. Exact measurements leave no aspect of the project to chance. Construction Read more
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Construction Survey Frisco TX: How GPS Is Changing Surveying

If you need a construction survey Frisco TX, you should know that at John Cowan & Associates, we stay abreast of technological advances in the field of surveying and apply them to the work we do to ensure the highest level of service to our customers.  A somewhat recent but significant advancement in surveying has been the use of GPS, or Global Positioning Systems.  GPS has proven to be a boon to more than just the flustered motorist lost in a new city; it has also dramatically increased productivity in surveying and has resulted in more accurate and reliable data. Read more
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Construction Survey Frisco TX: The Ins and Outs of How a Survey Works

Builders rely on a construction survey Frisco TX to prepare land for groundbreaking and initial installation.  Surveyors measure the land to find reference points and marks for installing new structures.  A construction survey is used to evaluate the area and its suitability for a project. The surveyor notes the land’s features and obstructions to make the construction process advance without encumbrances. A survey is necessary when buying any new property to make sure you don’t encounter any problems once construction begins. Working from old surveys or topographic maps won’t guarantee accurate results, as the land may have changed from erosion, Read more
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Construction Surveying and Layout Frisco TX: Why Get a Survey

There are more reasons than you may be aware of to perform land construction surveying and layout Frisco TX, especially before beginning new construction. Here are three of the major reasons you may wish to do so. 1. Know adjoining property relationships You want to be certain of your property’s boundaries, as well as those of your neighbors. 2. Confirm the location of your property This may seem obvious but it is important to do this before accepting a title insurance blanket, and before beginning construction. 3. Ensure compliance This is especially important for new construction, and you don’t want Read more
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Construction Surveying Frisco TX: How To Choose A Surveyor

Construction surveying Frisco TX ensures that there is no guesswork involved in any type of construction project – from a single-family home to a multi-story office building.  A construction surveyor inspects and measures parcels under consideration for construction projects and collects information on land characteristics, including size, elevation, boundaries and curves of a particular plot of land.  The information collected and provided by the construction surveyor is used by architects, engineers and contractors throughout the entire construction process to ensure that buildings, bridges, tunnels and more are built within specific parameters.  If you are planning a construction project on a Read more