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 […]
How RoboBus LiDAR Mapping Can Improve Transit Safety
Chicago moves fast. Buses pull in and out of tight stops, thousands of people spill onto sidewalks after each CTA train, and traffic patterns shift from one block to the next. Because of this constant motion, the city needs tools that can keep up. That’s where lidar mapping steps in. And thanks to a new […]
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 […]