Due to the increase environmental awareness there is a growing demand for civil engineers who do site development plans that take into account sustainable design for both residential and commercial construction in Connecticut. Engineers who focus on sustainable design attend to how a structure will not only effect the environment around a site, but also the community around the structure once it is built.
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Preliminary site assessments are undertaken to determine the most suitable land-use in terms of development and planning, or for construction purposes. This exercise is not only suited for large corporate projects, but also beneficial for individuals, especially those engaged in construction projects in urban areas where pressures on land are great. Furthermore, its best practice to include a section of environmental impact assessment of the proposed project when carrying out this exercise.
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Setting Boundaries: Why a Survey of Your Property is One of the Most Important Pieces of Paper You Should Own
Here at Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge we thought it would be interesting to put together our list of the Top 5 Most Popular Articles of 2012 for our Engineering & Surveying Blog. To read the entire article, just click on the title:
1) Emphasizing The Importance of Land Surveying
3) [Case Study] Surveying Disasters: The Southwick Jog
4) What is Civil Engineering? Everything You Need to Know!
5) How to Settle Property Disputes through Land Surveying?
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Whether land surveying is more of an art or a science has been a contentious debate for centuries, and throughout history the pendulum has swung back and forth in support of both theories. Despite recent technological developments in surveying that have pitted the debate more towards the scientific realm, to the more experienced surveyor, surveying is more of an art than a science.
When a project is proposed, an important first step towards actualizing it is to assess the value, plausibility and potential of the activity. A feasibility study involves an in-depth exploration that looks at every aspect of the project, aiming to generate an objective picture of the costs, benefits and risks before going ahead. Feasibility studies may also be undertaken for ongoing projects or ventures, to determine whether they are still realistic.
There are five distinct situations where you are going to need a land survey prepared in Connecticut. Sometimes it’s better to do it before the situation arises so you don’t have to wait for an opening in the survey team’s schedule.
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Repeating the mistakes of history can often cost a great deal in terms of lost money and time. For example, if you are buying a new piece of property, building or renovating your home, or installing a new fence, you can avoid repeating the mistakes that led to the Southwick Jog by hiring a professionally licensed land surveyor to complete a land survey. Find out how by learning the history that led to the bizarre curve in Connecticut’s northwestern boundary with Massachusetts.
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