Why Every Road Upgrade Starts with a Construction Survey

Surveyor using a total station during a construction survey on a city street

When you hear the rumble of heavy equipment down the street, chances are a construction survey has already taken place. In Tupelo, every major road upgrade, gas line replacement, or utility improvement begins with surveyors taking points and mapping out the work. Without this step, crews would be guessing where to dig, where to pour […]

Check NOAA Flood Maps Before a Flood Elevation Certificate

Flooded homes surrounded by water showing why a flood elevation certificate and NOAA flood maps are important

If you live in Tupelo, you know how quickly heavy rain can turn into a problem. Streams like Town Creek or Mud Creek may look calm most days, but one big storm can change everything. That’s why many homeowners need a flood elevation certificate before building, remodeling, or buying property. This document is required for […]

Drone Land Surveying: What FAA’s New BVLOS Rule Means

Drone land surveying with surveyors operating a drone on a construction site under FAA BVLOS rules

Drone land surveying is changing fast, and Tupelo is right in the middle of it. In the past few days, two major updates have made waves in the surveying world. The U.S. government is signaling tighter restrictions on Chinese-made drones like DJI and Autel. At the same time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving […]