The Truth About Legal Surveys That Made Western Canada
The history of surveying is rich with innovative and inspiring people. These people laid the groundwork for determining every field, fence, and city lot in Western Canada to this day. You might think that a survey is just a map, but legal surveys are so much more. They are precise measurements that establish boundaries and […]
Pipeline Surveying In Action: How Meridian Delivered CLX4 Results
Installing hundreds of kilometres of pipeline through wetlands, steep coulees, and established right-of-ways requires precisely mapping of every stake, easement, and crossing. Meridian Surveys has taken part in pipeline surveying throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. The process is extensive, and the deadlines are tight. You can’t afford surprises along the way. Pipeline surveying is the […]
What You Need to Know About Pipeline Life Cycle Surveying
Most Canadians are familiar with pipelines; they’re nearly impossible to ignore, as the oil and gas industry is one of our nation’s largest export sectors. If you asked the average person what they know about pipeline life cycles, that might be less obvious. So, how do pipelines start? Who decides where they go? And what […]
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 Pipeline Surveys are Critical to Environmental Protection
As more Canadians become concerned with sustainability and environmental impact, it raises questions about how we can protect our natural landscape and thriving wildlife populations while also extracting one of our top natural resources: oil and gas. Meridian Surveys understands the concerns around pipeline activities, which is why we take great pride in our pipeline surveying services. By […]
What You Should Know Before Contacting Land Surveyors
When you’re embarking on a new land project, whether it’s developing real estate, expanding infrastructure, planning a pipeline, or even just moving your residential fence line, understanding the type of land survey you need is crucial. Land surveyors like Meridian Surveys often offer various survey types for residential and commercial clients, each tailored to specific needs and […]
Challenges and Solutions in Oil Field Aerial Mapping for Pipeline Maintenance
Canada’s ever-expanding oil and gas industry is vital to the nation’s economy and growth but presents unique challenges and considerations as well. Maintaining the pipelines that transport oil and gas across the country is a crucial task, fraught with the potential for failure or damage, and aerial mapping has become a crucial tool in servicing […]
The Role of Surveying in the Oil and Gas Sector
When preparing to break ground on a new industrial project, drilling location, or pipeline starting on the front foot is essential if you want it completed on time and within budget. Oil and gas surveys are among the most important factors when you’re prospecting a new development or project, and Meridian Surveys is here to […]