Topography refers to the study of the size, location, shape, and features of natural or artificial structures on a given piece of land. Therefore, topographic surveys, also known as land surveys, gather data on land features and terrains. Land surveyors usually use topographic maps to visualize their sites accurately and ensure proper development planning. Historical […]
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What Is Land-Use Planning?
There is limited land on the planet, and less than half of this is habitable. Therefore, there is a need to use the available land to support the earth’s growing population and future generations. This means that we have to plan how we use the land available now, and this is where land use planning comes in. […]
Read More5 Things to Look for When Seeking a Strong Civil Engineer in Idaho
The process of planning a major construction or building project, whether it’s for your own private land, your company or a government purpose, is complex and time consuming. Given what’s at stake in your project—the successful construction of a new building, a light rail system, a highway or whatever it may be—you don’t want to […]
Read MoreContinuing Growth in the Treasure Valley Means High Demand for Civil Engineering in Idaho
As is the case in smaller metropolitan areas across the U.S., the Treasure Valley area of Southwest Idaho and Southeast Oregon has been experiencing substantial growth in recent years, and it shows little sign of slowing down. Local estimates from the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) indicate that the current population of just […]
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