Category: Land Surveying

What is an ALTA Survey?

ALTA, otherwise known as the American Land Title Association, is a national development aimed at improving the skills and knowledge of providers of real property. Members of ALTA are responsible for reviewing, researching, and insuring land titles to protect their owners. Ayres stands to benefit from the association utilizing ALTA surveys. In this blog post,… Read More »

Geospatial Community Answers Call to Update Benchmarks

By Dick Kleinmann, PLS, and Mick Heberlein, PLS, PS, CFedS The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) rolled out a program in late 2020 asking surveyors to make GPS observations on existing benchmark monuments nationwide. The intent is to improve the vertical data model and tools that will facilitate transition to new 2022 datums. The effort will… Read More »

Coming Full Circle: 360-Degree View Aids Projects

By Paul Crocker Everything from shopping to schooling has seemingly gone virtual these days. Taking 360° virtual project tours is now possible too. If you have questions, we have answers: About the Expert: Paul Crocker is a project manager in our survey group. He performs and oversees unmanned aerial system (UAS) missions, coordinates UAS pilots… Read More »