New Mapping Rules Make a Boundary Survey Essential
Chicago is full of older homes, tight lots, and neighborhoods with long histories. Now the city is documenting even more of that history through a new initiative: the Historic Resources Survey 2025, launched recently in West Chicago. This project identifies buildings, streets, and areas that carry architectural or cultural value. It may sound like something […]
How to Secure a Property Survey Permit Safely
When you order a property survey, you might think the surveyor simply shows up, sets up equipment, and starts taking measurements. In many cases, that’s true. But if your property touches a sidewalk, alley, or street, the rules change. Surveyors can’t step into those areas—called the public right-of-way—without special permissions and safety clearances. For property […]
Mastering Drone Surveying for Urban Infill Projects
Chicago is changing fast. Empty lots, old buildings, and small open spaces are turning into condos, shops, and offices. For licensed land surveyors, that means more infill projects and tighter job sites to measure. That’s where drone surveying makes a big difference. Drone surveying gives surveyors a smarter, faster way to collect data on crowded […]