Edmonton Line Locating: How To Avoid Costly Repairs This Year
A professional underground utility survey is a must when preparing for a digging or excavation project in Edmonton. It helps identify buried infrastructure lines like gas mains, water pipes, and electrical cables. However, did you know that even after commissioning a line locating survey, you could still put your underground utility lines at risk? Unfortunately, it […]
Avoiding Dangerous Mistakes: The Truth About Spring Yard Projects
As the snow melts and the days get longer, many Canadian homeowners are eager to tackle their long-awaited yard projects. Whether it’s planting a new garden, installing a firepit, moving a structure, or upgrading landscaping, spring is the perfect time to refresh your outdoor spaces. Before you start digging, though, there’s one critical step you […]
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 However, many small cities or townships face a significant challenge: relying on incomplete, outdated, or decentralized archival roadworks data.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 […]
The Ultimate Guide to UAV vs. Traditional Surveying Methods
The construction and infrastructure industries are constantly expanding in Western Canada, with new residential, commercial, and industrial projects being developed every day. With this rapid pace, project planners and developers are on the lookout for the most effective survey methods to elevate their project timelines and success rate— and one obvious front-runner is drone surveying. Let’s explore […]
Saskatchewan’s Energy Infrastructure is Changing— What You Need to Know
Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s fastest-growing regions, with new developments emerging every day. As residential communities and commercial enterprises expand, so does the need for infrastructure like electricity, water, gas, and telecommunications. This means utility companies install new infrastructure and upgrade existing systems to meet Saskatchewan’s daily demand. Before any of this work can occur, […]
Proven Tips for Choosing the Best Land Survey Company in Alberta
As Western Canada, particularly Alberta, continues to grow in its residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, ensuring accurate land surveying services is more important than ever. Surveying is the backbone of effective land management, infrastructure planning, and resource allocation. With numerous land surveying companies available in Western Canada, how do you choose the right land survey company? Here’s what […]
Proven Tips for Choosing the Best Land Survey Company in Alberta
As Western Canada, particularly Alberta, continues to grow in its residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, ensuring accurate land surveying services is more important than ever. Surveying is the backbone of effective land management, infrastructure planning, and resource allocation. With numerous land surveying companies available in Western Canada, how do you choose the right land survey company? Here’s what […]
Subdivision Surveys 101: What You Need to Know Before You Start
When you’re planning a subdivision project, one of the first project milestones should be conducting a subdivision survey. This critical step defines property boundaries, ensures legal compliance, and sets the stage for your development. While an experienced surveyor like Meridian Surveys brings the expertise and tools to make the process seamless, a little preparation on the client end […]
The Proven Ways Legal Surveys Are Essential for Land Development
Land development is booming in Western Canada, with increasing demand for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. Legal surveys are at the heart of these projects, whether you’re working on a sprawling new subdivision, installing vital civic infrastructure, or staking mineral claims on Crown land. So, what exactly is a legal survey, how do they differ in […]