Why a FEMA Elevation Certificate Is Suddenly Required

A licensed surveyor using professional equipment to collect data for a FEMA Elevation Certificate during a field measurement

If you own property, you may have noticed a new request popping up at the worst time. A lender, insurer, or city office suddenly asks for a FEMA Elevation Certificate, even though nothing has changed on your lot. This can feel confusing and frustrating. However, there is a clear reason this is happening right now. […]

Mineral Boom Raises Need for Due Diligence Survey

Aerial view of farmland divided into clear sections, showing why a due diligence survey helps landowners understand property boundaries during growth periods

Missouri just made national news after the U.S. Geological Survey announced that the state now holds 36 of the 60 minerals the country considers critical. This update created a wave of interest in land across Missouri, especially in rural areas where these resources may be found. As buyers, developers, and investors rush to secure property, […]

Why Aerial Surveying Is Surging in Urban Park Projects

Aerial surveying view of a large urban construction site being prepared for a future park project

Kansas City wants a downtown that feels greener, more walkable, and better connected. That’s why the South Loop Park project has become one of the city’s most talked-about plans. It will turn a 5.5-acre stretch above the I-670 highway into a new public park that links the Crossroads District with Power & Light. As excitement […]