3 Unique Advantages Of Surveying For Road Construction
It’s easy to become frustrated while driving on a poorly constructed road. Potholes, dirt roads, or just badly designed routes can be detrimental to your vehicle and generally unsafe. A safe and durable road starts to take its shape long before the asphalt is poured. It starts with precise surveying—the process of mapping the terrain, […]
How To Mark Points For Piles: Construction Surveying Stakeouts
You’ve finally come to the point of breaking ground. After months, maybe even years of planning, designing and preparation for your new construction project. There’s just one more crucial step to ensure everything is in place. Marking pile locations accurately is critical to a safe and efficient construction project. You have to start somewhere, and […]
Everything A New Homeowner Needs To Know About Property Surveys
When you purchase a home for the first time, it’s easy to get lost in the decorating, renovations, and plans for its future. However, this one important document is often overlooked during the planning process. A property survey outlines the exact boundaries of your land and gives you a legal report of precisely what land […]
A Quick Guide To Routine Utility Surveys For Aging Infrastructure
It’s no surprise that aging infrastructure can be a problem for utility upgrades. Electrical lines, telecom cables, water, and gas are not always well mapped and buried deep underground. If you’re planning to dig or do any work underground, it’s critical to start with a utility survey before installations to understand what you’re working with. […]
Why Land Surveys Are The Foundation Of A Successful Construction Project
A solid foundation is the key to any successful construction project, especially for new projects like schools, high rises, airports, arenas, commercial developments, and oil and gas facilities. Surveying is the first step to building that solid foundation. However, mistakes in the initial survey can cause huge delays, overrun budgets, and lead to potential legal disputes. […]
This One Thing Makes Meridian Superior for Road Construction Data
Across Canada, major roadways are essential for transportation, commerce, and daily life. While private-sector projects like logging or oil and gas may experience fluctuations, municipal road construction is a constant necessity. However, many small cities or townships face a significant challenge: relying on incomplete, outdated, or decentralized archival roadworks data. When road construction projects require historical records, […]
The Surprising Value Of Land Surveying In Edmonton’s Year Ahead
Edmonton continues to expand as Alberta’s capital city, with the city’s residential, commercial, and industrial sectors undergoing rapid transformation. But how do these projects begin? The foundation of any development—whether it’s a new home, office building, or oil refinery—starts with precise land surveying. Companies like Meridian Surveys are vital in ensuring property boundaries, zoning regulations, and legal requirements […]
Surprising Ways Digital Mapping Can Transform Your Construction Surveying
For real estate developers, construction surveying is a non-negotiable step in project planning and completion. It provides the critical foundation of accurate measurements and data needed for all future decisions in the development process. However, your project is only as good as your survey and corresponding data— which is why you should trust Meridian Surveys for your construction […]