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 […]
How an Elevation Certificate Confirms Your FEMA Flood Zone
Many homeowners check their FEMA flood zone online and assume the map tells the whole story. It doesn’t. A FEMA map is only a starting point, and the real answer comes from accurate elevation data measured on your property. That is why an elevation certificate matters so much. It connects your home to Monroe County’s […]
Why Does Your Property Survey Feel Different Today?
If you’re buying a home, fixing a fence line, or planning a project this year, you’ll likely need a property survey. But if you live in the Rochester area, you may have noticed that getting a survey feels different now. The changes aren’t in your head. In 2025, Rochester’s survey industry is shifting fast. Survey […]