Topo Survey Is Key for FEMA Flood Projects
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 […]
The 60-Day Rule for Property Surveys Explained
If you’re planning construction or an addition, property surveys lay the groundwork for every step of construction. In fact, the city has a strict rule that requires an “ALTA-type” property survey less than 60 days old for certain projects. Many homeowners and builders only learn this rule after their application gets rejected, wasting valuable time […]
How Drone Surveying Is Changing Urban Inspections
In early 2024, something strange showed up on a sidewalk in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood. It wasn’t a pothole or a broken slab. It was a hole in the concrete that looked—believe it or not—like a rat. Locals snapped photos, tourists stopped to stare, and social media lit up with laughs and theories. Dubbed the […]