ALTA Survey Wins When State Housing Laws Clash With Cities
When news broke that San Diego’s Midway Rising project might use new state housing laws to skip local height limits, it got people talking across California. If state law can overrule city zoning, what happens next for Los Angeles builders? For anyone planning a project near a train line, this change could shape how fast […]
When the Ground Shifts: Call a Construction Surveyor
When you live or build in Los Angeles, the ground never truly stays still. Between the micro-quakes that roll underfoot and the sudden downpours that soak our hillsides, the land moves—sometimes just enough to throw an entire project off track. That’s why calling a construction surveyor after heavy rain or a small tremor isn’t overreacting. […]
Drone Surveying for Slope and Debris Safety
Los Angeles is famous for its rolling hills, canyons, and beautiful hillside homes. But when wildfire season hits—and heavy rain follows—those same hills can quickly become dangerous. Mudslides, slope failures, and debris flows can strike without warning. That’s why drone surveying has become one of the most useful tools for homeowners, builders, and engineers in […]