Why a Cadastral Surveyor Still Matters in the Digital Age
In the past few weeks, viral maps have spread across social media showing “exact locations” of events around the country. People zoom in, drop pins, draw lines, and share screenshots as proof. At first glance, those maps look official. They feel precise. However, precision on a screen does not equal legal accuracy on the ground. […]
Licensed Surveyor Firm Merger: What Clients Should Know
A recent merger between two Minnesota surveying firms has sparked conversation across the Twin Cities. While business mergers happen in many industries, this one matters for property owners, developers, and anyone who plans to hire a licensed surveyor in Minneapolis. At first glance, a merger may seem like a simple name change. However, it often […]
The Hidden Risk to Land Surveying from Solar Activity
Most people trust GPS like they trust electricity. It just works. You open a map, you get a dot, and you move on. Because of that, many property owners assume modern land surveying runs on perfect satellite accuracy every day of the year. However, that is not always true. During periods of high solar activity, […]