Most investors in commercial projects consisting of something built on real estate will, at some point, require an ALTA Land Title Survey, ALTA Survey for short. This might be something as simple as a billboard sign or storage units, and … Continue reading →
I decided to try out a new tool for writing, Artificial Intelligence (AI). Anyone can sign up for an account to use ChatGPT. Here is my first test for writing content with it for the subject, alta survey. See what … Continue reading →
In the land surveying profession, we’re quite proud of those surveyors who have gone before us. Specifically, we can count among those surveyors no less than 3 of our Presidents. So, here is a list of them and some more … Continue reading →
Asking for “Underground Utilities Locations” for your property is something that need some discussion. This item was completely changed in the new 2021 ALTA Land Title Survey standards. In many cases you DON’T need Item 11. Let’s discuss this in … Continue reading →
I’ve gotten a few questions recently about whether we can do a survey and it NOT be an ALTA Land Survey. In most cases, the Title company tells the client that they don’t need the ALTA survey, and that, likely, … Continue reading →
I have a lot of discussions with real estate buyers, agents, and sellers about the Title Commitment. Usually I’m asking for a Title Commitment from them. This document is required to be given to the surveyor by the standard ALTA … Continue reading →
I wanted to share this article that I just found online regarding the prudent surveyors duty to observe the Rules of Construction (aka “Priority of Calls”) each time they “read a deed and attempt to walk in the footsteps of … Continue reading →
Since we’re now 5 years from the 2016 ALTA/NSPS Survey standards it should come as no surprise that these standards are being updated. The new Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys is version 2021 with an effective … Continue reading →
I found it very interesting to read this account of a program of work during the Great Depression that not only helped fellow Engineers, but also produced some needed work for a number of states. Consider the equipment that is … Continue reading →
This article about NPDES permitting was written by Sidney H May, PE and is shared here with permission. Images from EPA.gov. If you work in the Design or Construction industry, you’ve heard of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) … Continue reading →