What a Garage Collapse Says About Land Surveying
A parking garage under construction in Grays Ferry recently collapsed, and it caught a lot of attention across Philadelphia. At first, it may seem like a rare construction issue. However, it points to something much bigger. Projects do not fail overnight. Instead, problems often begin long before the first piece of equipment arrives on site. […]
Property Line Survey: Is That Land Really Yours?
Have you ever used a strip of land beside your yard and assumed it was yours? Maybe you park there, mow it, or even plan to build something on it. Then one day, you hear a new term—paper street—and suddenly things feel unclear. This situation happens more often in Pittsburgh than most homeowners expect. Because […]
How LiDAR Mapping Finds Elevation Issues Before Design
If you own property, it is easy to assume your lot is flat enough to build on. At first glance, most properties look level. However, small changes in elevation often hide in plain sight. These changes may seem minor, yet they can affect your entire project. That is where LiDAR mapping becomes valuable. Instead of […]