Infrastructure Rebuilds Drive New Stormwater Design Needs

A construction worker installs underground broadband cables near a roadside drain, showing how infrastructure rebuilds connect to stormwater design

When Hurricane Helene swept through North Carolina, it didn’t just damage roads and homes—it also exposed weak spots underground. The state’s new $50 million broadband rebuild fund is helping towns recover, but it’s also creating new work. Every trench, conduit, and repair site now needs updated stormwater design to stop flooding and erosion. Raleigh may […]

How a Missing Elevation Certificate Can Stop Your Sale

Homebuyers signing real estate documents with house models and keys on the table, representing the importance of an elevation certificate for property closings

If you’re buying or selling property near the coast right now, there’s one document that could make or break your deal — the elevation certificate. In the middle of new storm damage, shifting dunes, and FEMA’s budget delays, this simple survey report has suddenly become one of the most important pieces of paper in local […]

Before You Build: Why an ALTA Title Survey Comes First

Aerial view of a commercial construction site with a yellow crane, showing land boundaries and layout preparation for an ALTA Title Survey

Charlotte’s skyline is changing fast, and nowhere is that more visible than in SouthPark. The city’s favorite shopping and business district is getting ready for a big transformation. Just this month, Hines announced plans for a 275-foot mixed-use tower near Sharon Road and Carnegie Boulevard, right across from SouthPark Mall. It’s a huge project that […]