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Accurate land surveying is the foundation of any construction project. Survey engineers ensure boundaries and elevations are precise. Setting out the construction site? Survey engineers mark the exact positions for structures, guiding the entire building process. #SitePrep #ConstructionDetails #Infrastructure #PrecisionMatters #construction #surveying

Learn how upgrading to Deltek Vantagepoint helped civil engineering & land surveying services firm The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc. streamline processes & fuel business growth. 🚀 Swipe 👉 to get the highlights & read their full story: https://lnkd.in/eW78PJTR Aktion Associates #DeltekProjectNation #AEC

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce the launch of the OpenGround® Geotechnical Extension for Bentley’s Civil Design Applications! This powerful tool integrates geotechnical data directly into your civil design workflows, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. 🌍 With OpenGround®, you can: - Seamlessly incorporate geotechnical data into your projects - Improve collaboration across teams - Make more informed design decisions Don't miss out on this game-changing innovation in civil design! 💡 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWcMajXE #CivilDesign #GeotechnicalEngineering #Innovation #BentleySystems #OpenGround

Some Key Functions of Construction Staking:  1. Defining Boundaries and Elevations: Land Surveyors provide construction crews with precise reference points, boundaries, and elevations.  2. Ensuring Compliance: Land Surveyors ensure that the construction meets local codes, regulations, and design plans.  3. Minimizing Errors: Land Surveyors help avoid costly mistakes by identifying potential issues before construction begins By providing a clear framework for construction, Land Surveyors who do construction staking ensure the project progresses efficiently and within the scope of work of the engineering plans. #getkidsintosurvey #landsurveyor #educational

After securing a contract on a property, the real work begins. From title searches and civil engineering evaluations to surveys and city approvals, each step is crucial to ensure a smooth land flipping process. Understanding which studies—like wetlands, topography, or traffic—are necessary can save you time, money, and hassle while setting up your project for success. #landflipping #contract #networking #profit

🧭 Surveyor vs. Land Surveyor: What’s the Difference? 🤔 Ever wondered if there’s a difference between a surveyor and a land surveyor? Let’s break it down! 👇 🗺️ Land Surveyor: Focuses on mapping land boundaries. They’re crucial for property ownership, construction, and legal definitions. Using GPS and other tech, land surveyors ensure that property lines are crystal clear! 🏠📏 🌍 Surveyor: A more general term that includes various specialties. For example, geodesy surveyors measure large-scale earth features for projects like skyscrapers and roads. 🌆 You’ll also find hydrographic surveyors (water bodies) 🌊 and construction surveyors (on-site measurements) 🏗️ in this field. In short, while land surveyors focus on property boundaries, surveyors cover diverse areas like infrastructure, environmental studies, and more! At Geodesy Surveying Engineering, we proudly cover multiple disciplines, delivering the precision that landmark projects demand. Ready to explore the world of surveying? Let’s connect! 🌐

Unearth The Hidden Risks That Throw Civils Projects Off Schedule💡 Unexpected groundwater, hidden obstructions, and hazardous materials like asbestos can derail civil engineering projects. So, how do you minimise these unseen risks and keep projects on track? At Suttle Projects, our Projects:Simplified approach focuses on proactive geotechnical surveys, rapid response, and seamless collaboration to tackle these challenges head-on. Read how we’ve turned unforeseen issues into success stories and kept projects on schedule: https://lnkd.in/g8gTtjqR #CivilEngineering #ProjectRisks #Groundworks #GeotechnicalSurvey #ConstructionSuccess #SuttleProjects

🎬Now the most commonly asked question I get is how to find an engineer for land entitlement🤔 Well, here's my advice: 💭First, Google "civil engineers" in your area and make a list📝 Then, call the ones with the most reviews and ask these questions: 1️⃣What was the last entitlement deal you worked on? 2️⃣Who do you like to work with at the city or county? 3️⃣Do you have a surveyor that you recommend? 👀Make sure they have a good relationship with the city and can refer you to a trusted surveyor✅ This will make the process smoother and more efficient⏱️ #CivilEngineers #LandEntitlement #Surveyors #JointVenture #RealEstateInvesting #CouncialGlenn #InvestmentTips #LandDevelopment

🚧 Geotechnical Factors in Roadway Projects This week’s Practical Application paper by Kishor Shrestha, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, LEED Green Assoc., Pramen Shrestha, Ph.D., P.E., F. ASCE, and Krishna Neupane, PE delves into the crucial geotechnical factors that influence cost, schedule, and claims in US roadway construction. 📚 The paper presents a comprehensive analysis of design standards, subsurface investigation techniques, and provides recommendations to mitigate the impact of geotechnical change orders. 🔗 Read the paper in the Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction: https://lnkd.in/eZU4chuf Practical Applications The practical implication of this study’s findings is that the DOTs can mitigate the major impacts of geotechnical COs on project cost, schedule, and claim increases that are related to roadway projects. Utilizing the study findings, state DOTs and consulting engineering firms can reduce the negative impacts of geotechnical COs in future roadway pavement projects. Focusing on the leading causes of geotechnical COs, cost, schedule, and claim increases, private consultant firms can improve geotechnical designs, which may help reduce cost and schedule overruns in future projects. The study findings also provide key recommendations that are to be conducted before the construction phase of a roadway project to reduce geotechnical COs and their negative impacts. Since this study focuses on roadway projects, the DOTs should take caution while applying their findings to other construction projects. #CivilEngineering #RoadwayProjects #GeotechnicalEngineering #ASCE #ConstructionManagement

Would you have guessed that in the United States, there's more than a football field's worth of subsurface utilities per person? According to the Common Ground Alliance, this amounts to approximately 20 million miles of underground utilities across the country. Consider your recent construction project. Was the proposed design coordinated with existing conditions by the civil engineer and designer? Did unforeseen conditions lead to change orders? As #NationalSafeDigMonth draws to a close, let's move away from fragmented data sources and collaborate to analyze the subsurface of every construction project. This approach can help minimize time delays, cost overruns, and most importantly, promote worker safety during excavation.