Civil engineering has a long and interesting history in Idaho and around the world. It is filled with unique discoveries and inventions that generate many fun facts. Check out the following trivia about the history and development of civil engineering, and be ready to impress your colleagues with your knowledge of history: Engineer and architect […]
Read MoreLand surveying is necessary for a number of different purposes, including measuring the boundaries of a property, establishing maps, determining the terrain and vegetation and locating natural features. Land surveyors are used to help resolve property disputes, create developments and determine where to place utilities and structural components. So, how does land surveying in Idaho […]
Read MoreLand surveyors work to define and measure the boundaries of a piece of property, which is then used in legal documents like deeds, or architectural and engineering calculations in order to develop the land. Despite the proliferation of technology, land surveying in Idaho requires a working knowledge of math. Depending on the specific survey type, […]
Read MoreAn elevation certificate is a type of document issued by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that identifies some of the most important features of your Idaho property, including flood zone, location, elevation at the lowest point and some key building characteristics. This certificate is used by insurance companies to determine flood insurance premiums. (Remember […]
Read MoreIf you’re working on an Idaho construction project in an area with a high risk of flooding, you’ll need an elevation certificate, which will provide some very important information about the risk in your area and the types of premiums you can expect to pay for flood insurance. The use of an elevation certificate creates […]
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