Could a Topographic Survey Expose a Silent Risk?

Topographic survey map with contour lines showing elevation changes and potential flood vulnerability across sloped terrain

Coastal flooding has become a growing concern in Boston. In the last few days, several news outlets reported that more than 400 hazardous and toxic sites across New England are at risk from future coastal flooding. Many of them sit near the shoreline, old industrial zones, and busy port areas. This story spread fast through […]

How a Viral Feud Made Property Line Survey a Must

Neighbors arguing near a backyard fence during a property line survey dispute

Every week, a strange dispute hits the internet. But one recent Massachusetts story caught everyone’s attention. A homeowner discovered that his neighbor had hired workers to remove large boulders on the edge of his yard. The neighbor claimed the town said it was fine. The police called it a civil matter. And the homeowner was […]

When Disaster Strikes: The Power of a Construction Survey

Licensed land surveyor conducting a construction survey with a total station at an active construction site

When a construction site turns into chaos—like the recent crane collapse and fire near UMass Amherst—one question always comes first: what happened, and how do we rebuild safely? That’s where a construction survey comes in. A licensed land surveyor might not wear a fire helmet or carry a rescue tool, but their role is just […]