Licensed Land Surveyor Shift: From Stakes to Screens

Licensed land surveyor using a total station at a construction site, symbolizing the shift from traditional fieldwork to digital surveying

For decades, the role of a licensed land surveyor in the Twin Cities has been grounded—literally—in the field. Tripods, total stations, and long days marking boundaries were the norm. But lately, surveyors across Minneapolis and St. Paul are noticing a shift. With more builders using layout crews and drone data, traditional fieldwork is tightening. At […]