What Are Topo Map Illustrations? Using a topo map effectively will allow you to find all the important landmarks while planning a trip into unfamiliar terrain. And, most importantly, your map will tell you a richly detailed tale about the terrain you’ll be exploring. What Is A Topo Map? Topographic maps (also known as contour […]
Read MoreDo Surveyors Still Use A Rod Man? Every Survey Crew Should Have A Rod Man A rod man is in charge of setting up the instruments and equipment needed to survey land. This includes loading all of the necessary surveying equipment into the vehicles, laying out the stakes required for elevation measurements and cleaning out […]
Read MoreBusinesses, homes, and people everywhere rely on pipelines for everyday activities. While we rarely see these underground avenues that carry supplies like fuel or carry away refuse like sewage, we all rely on them. Laying that pipe, however, also requires the assistance of a land surveyor. If you are in the business of laying pipe, […]
Read MoreIt’s no shocker that oil and gas are major industries here in Texas. To accommodate this massive industry, we must have pipelines running throughout the state. While most oil and gas companies try their best to avoid disrupting private property, it’s not always the case. When a pipeline must run through a landowner’s property, it’s […]
Read MoreDuring the course of pipeline construction, it is likely that the building team will need to either acquire land or get permission to use land that is in the path of the pipeline. There will likely be a person designated to handle the process of right-of-way acquisition for the pipeline. What exactly does this process […]
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