Before any construction or land development project begins, one of the most important steps is understanding the lay of the land. Elevation data, which provides a detailed picture of a…
When planning to build on sloped or uneven land, one of the biggest mistakes developers, homeowners, and engineers make is skipping the topographic survey. While the terrain might look manageable…
Poor drainage doesn’t just happen—it’s usually the result of missing or inaccurate information about the land. In construction, development, and even landscaping, one miscalculated slope or undetected low point can…
It’s easy to look at a piece of land and assume it’s flat—especially to the untrained eye. But beneath the surface lies a complex landscape of subtle slopes, natural features,…