LiDAR Mapping vs Legal Surveys: What Property Owners Miss

Split image showing LiDAR mapping from a drone compared to a land surveyor marking a legal property line

LiDAR mapping is getting a lot of attention right now. You see it in drone videos, news stories, and new tech features. Because of that, many property owners are starting to think LiDAR mapping can replace a legal land survey. At first, that idea makes sense. LiDAR mapping creates clear images fast. The maps look […]

High-Rise Growth Is Exposing Gaps in Stormwater Design

High-rise residential development under construction showing how stormwater design becomes more complex in dense urban sites

Charlotte is building up fast. New towers, mixed-use projects, and dense developments keep reshaping the skyline. Yet while cranes rise higher, stormwater design often lags behind. In dense urban sites, rain still falls the same way, but the space to manage it keeps shrinking. Because of that, many projects now face delays, redesigns, and added […]

How Infrastructure Growth Is Changing Roadway Design

Aerial view of a highway interchange showing how roadway design supports infrastructure growth

Raleigh keeps growing, and roadway design now affects daily life more than ever. One project shows this better than any other: the Complete 540 expansion. As the final section of NC-540 moves forward, engineers must solve real problems that impact traffic, nearby land, and future development. This project does not only add a new road. […]