Why Every Modern Project Needs a Construction Survey
Chicago is changing fast, and builders are trying to keep up. New mixed-use buildings—projects that combine homes, stores, offices, and parking—are rising in many neighborhoods. With this growth, a construction survey is now more important than ever. Builders, engineers, and lenders rely on accurate survey work to keep projects safe, legal, and on schedule. As […]
The Hidden Land Surveying Risks Investors Miss
Most people rarely think about land surveying, and that includes real estate investors in Chicago. When you look at the news, you’ll see stories about new towers, zoning fights, tax hikes, or major commercial deals. But you won’t see headlines about boundary mistakes, lost property corners, or survey delays that slowed a closing. That silence […]
FEMA Delays? Here’s Why You Need an Elevation Survey Now
Storms move through Chicago every year, but the most recent one left many homeowners frustrated. Flooded basements, soaked foundations, and damaged utilities created a long list of repairs. Normally, people wait for FEMA inspectors to document the damage before filing full claims. This year, however, things feel different. FEMA teams stopped inspections in parts of […]