Topo Survey for Sites Above Underground Utility Chambers

Surveying equipment set up along a paved road for topo survey fieldwork and site measurements

A new lobby, plaza or addition planned over an underground utility chamber raises a question that plans and aerial photos can’t answer. The architect and engineer need to know where the lids sit, how the ground slopes around them and what the surface looks like today. A topo survey gives them that picture. It only […]

Topo Survey Is Key for FEMA Flood Projects

Surveyor total station set up on a flood control project site for a topo survey

When FEMA announced new funding for flood projects in the Chicago area, it created a wave of excitement among engineers, contractors, and local governments. Berwyn, Cicero, La Grange, and parts of Chicago are set to benefit from major stormwater improvements. These projects could protect thousands of homes and businesses from future flood damage. But here’s […]