Why GPS Glitches Are Testing Land Surveying Accuracy

Land surveying professional using a GPS receiver on a tripod to collect accurate site data under a bright sky

If you’ve ever wondered how land surveying works, imagine trying to hit a target you can’t see—using signals bouncing from satellites thousands of miles away. Usually, that’s easy for today’s high-tech survey gear. But this week, things got tricky. A solar storm disrupted GPS accuracy across several parts of the U.S., and while Oklahoma City […]

The Infrastructure Boom Driving Boundary Survey Demand

Land surveyor using a total station under an elevated highway during a boundary survey at a large infrastructure project site.

Oklahoma City is about to change fast. With a $2.7 billion bond package set for a vote this October, hundreds of new projects are on the horizon—roads, bridges, drainage, and public buildings that will reshape the metro area for the next decade. Before the heavy machines roll out, one thing always comes first: the boundary […]

Do Quakes Shift Property Lines? Property Survey Insights

Surveyor using a total station to check property markers after an earthquake

In late September, many people across Oklahoma City felt the ground rumble. A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Prague, shaking homes and sparking plenty of “Did you feel it?” posts on social media. While the tremor didn’t cause major damage, it left homeowners wondering: could an earthquake shift your property lines? The short answer is […]