What Survey Fraud Reveals About ALTA Land Title Surveys
A recent news story about a land survey fraud case made headlines for all the wrong reasons. A survey agent was accused of taking bribes to alter land records, changing boundaries on paper for personal gain. While this case happened overseas, the reaction was global. Buyers, developers, and lenders everywhere had the same thought: If […]
Why Boundary Surveys Are Triggering Property Disputes
If you live in Rochester, you may have noticed something unusual lately. Survey stakes are popping up in yards. Neighbors are asking questions. Fence projects are getting paused. At the center of all this are boundary surveys, and they are bringing long-hidden property line issues into the open. At first, it feels sudden. Nothing changed […]
Cities Rethink LiDAR Mapping After Major Water Main Failures
When a city suddenly loses water, people ask the same question right away: How did this happen? In many recent cases, the answer points to aging pipes, unclear records, and gaps in how cities understand what sits underground. That is why lidar mapping is now getting serious attention from city planners, engineers, and surveyors across […]