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The Different Types of Surveyors – Listed & Explained

UK Construction Blog

There are a lot of specialisations within the surveying profession though, so we thought a comprehensive list of the types of surveyors and a brief summary of what each kind does would be useful. A surveyor is a professional who specialises in measuring, analysing and mapping the physical features of a property. What is a Surveyor?

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Best Practices For Growth-Focused Land Development Businesses

CCR Magazine

Growth-focused land development companies set out to create a successful landscape. Conduct market research Expertise is indeed power in the field of land development. Invest in strategic planning Land development is a complicated industry, but you can succeed with every move carefully planned.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

In simplest terms, to get environmental approvals, agency regulators need the answers to three questions: What resources are at the site? This part of the process uses all the tools available, such as Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, boots-on-the-ground specialists, and drones. What are the potential effects?

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Why Architects Need Topographical Surveys Before Designing

CCR Magazine

Whether you’re designing a residential property, a commercial complex, or a public infrastructure project, having an accurate depiction of the land’s features can make a significant difference in the success of your project. A topographical survey is a detailed and precise mapping of the physical features of a piece of land.

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4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects

BDC Network

Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend time in nature, we instinctively feel its value. There’s more focus than ever on the environmental impact of construction projects.

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A Guide to Environmental Due Diligence

Fleis & VandenBrink

One of the most basic requirements for anyone purchasing or developing land is environmental due diligence. ESAs are designed to limit your liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund, and state regulations.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

According to a study by Princeton University, new flood maps show ‘100-year’ floods may now occur annually along the southeast and Gulf of Mexico coasts, or every one to 30 years. As land is expensive real estate, designers are turning to the many rooftops, which make up 20 to 25 percent of the land area in major North American cities.