When Solar Storms Threaten Your ALTA Land Title Survey

A land surveyor using a tripod and optical equipment at sunset while conducting an ALTA Land Title Survey under a glowing sky

When you order an ALTA Land Title Survey, you expect precision—every inch of boundary, easement, and improvement mapped exactly where it belongs. In Kansas City, developers, lenders, and property buyers rely on this survey to confirm that what’s on paper matches what’s on the ground. But this week, surveyors across the metro are keeping an […]

Drone Surveying Solves Hidden Wetland Mapping Challenges

Aerial view of wetlands captured through drone surveying to show water patterns and elevation changes

When you think about drone surveying, you might picture maps, big construction sites, or new housing projects. But this week, researchers at the University of Missouri showed something surprising — drones can count ducks. Their new study used artificial intelligence (AI) to track thousands of waterfowl across Missouri wetlands. That sounds like science news, but […]

How a Licensed Land Surveyor Prevents Construction Chaos

Licensed land surveyor using a total station at an urban construction site to ensure precise building alignment

Kansas City is celebrating again. The Main Street Streetcar Extension, which opened on October 24, 2025, now runs all the way from downtown to UMKC. With eight new stops and bright red transit-only lanes, Main Street looks completely different. But behind the smooth new ride stands an unsung professional who made sure every curb and […]