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 […]

When a Boundary Line Survey Beats a Smartphone Snap

A land surveyor using GPS equipment to complete a boundary line survey on a grassy residential lot

In Boston, property lines can get messy fast. Homes sit close together, fences often run right to the edge, and every inch of land counts. Lately, more homeowners have been trying to settle property questions with quick screenshots or Google Earth images. But a recent Massachusetts court ruling just made one thing clear: only a […]

New Apprenticeships Reshape ALTA Land Title Survey Hiring

Apprentice land surveyors learning to use total station under supervision during ALTA Land Title Survey fieldwork

In Boston and across New England, new buildings and land projects are popping up fast. Before a property can be sold, financed, or developed, it needs one key document — an ALTA Land Title Survey. This detailed survey shows property lines, easements, and features so lenders, buyers, and title companies know exactly what they’re dealing […]