How Are Property Lines Surveyed?

property lines ctThe ability to identify your property lines is both valuable and beneficial, especially in disputes over boundaries and the legality of site improvements. Property lines are designated positions that specify the end of a person’s property. A landowner uses property lines to identify whether a piece of land or structure is legally positioned inside their property lines.

It can also be used as a basis for planning the location of additional structures in order to make sure that it is properly placed inside the premises of the property.

Understanding how a property line is surveyed is fundamental knowledge needed to resolve boundary disputes, and is also useful for development plans.

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Do I Need a Land Survey Before I Buy a House?

land survey ctAlthough residential home buyers are not required by law to get a land survey, its extremely important to determine the legal boundaries and physical characteristics of a property.

Having a land survey performed before buying a property will prevent absorbing any problems or issues the land may have without you previously knowing it. However, in Connecticut a land survey is required by the financial institutions, banks or mortgage lenders, for any commercial purchases and/or transferring title insurance.

Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge are licensed professionals that can prepare and conduct the property survey in order to verify the legal graphical description of the specifications and features of the property you are planning to buy.

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What Should I Look for When Hiring a Civil Engineering Company?

hiring a civil engineerCivil engineering companies are commonly used by clients for the purpose of planning, managing and developing construction projects. They usually provide consultations, planning and designing, surveying and construction management services to both private and public development projects.

The process of choosing the best civil engineering company to hire for your construction jobs is a very important task. It will determine the direction of the venture and is crucial to the quality and success of the development phase.

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Construction Permitting & Civil Engineering in Connecticut

ct construction permitsConstruction permitting is the process of acquiring the necessary documents required by the city planning division and other concerned organizations for any development work that needs consent.

The procurement of these licenses is mandated by law and before any civil engineering firm or individual starts any new construction or renovation work, an approval must be obtained from the state or at least an inquiry from the city planning division if a permit is needed for the development task.

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The Fundamentals of Site Engineering

site engineeringCompleting a site development project requires various skills and knowledge from the participating individuals and contractors. Typically, the most important role in completing the job falls upon the person or firm that performs the site engineering services. Site engineering, also known as construction site engineering, is responsible for the administration and quality control of the construction work from the design stage until completion.

The fundamentals of site engineering involve planning, organizing and monitoring the technical components of the development task. This responsibility usually falls on the professional civil engineering firm, such as Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge in Connecticut, acting as the site engineer of the construction project.

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What is Coastal Engineering?

coastal engineeringWhenever sea levels increase rapidly, it produces harmful effects on coastal surroundings. As seawater extends farther inland, it may bring about destructive erosion, flooding, contamination of agricultural soil and water level, and lost habitation for birds, plants and fish. Fortunately for us, knowledge and understanding of coastal engineering designs have prevented these catastrophes.

The term coastal engineering is an intricate subject. To fully appreciate the concept behind it, a definition of the term and information on its functions and responsibilities is needed.

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Civil Engineering & Time Management for Your Project

civil engineering managementGenerally, companies that belong in the construction industry require a multitude of skilled workers and professionals contributing knowledge and expertise to achieve a desired task or goal. The problem is, besides material costs, worker’s salary and compensation are the biggest source of expenditure in any development job. These individuals are typically paid by the hour and utilizing them efficiently is a necessity to maintain the financial budget of the project.

A civil engineering firm in Connecticut, such as Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge, are aware of the reality of this predicament and utilize their proficiency in civil engineering and time management techniques to provide clients with solutions to this problem.

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