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ASTM E1527 – Environmental Site Assessment Phase I Update
Consistent with ASTM by-laws, the ESA Phase I Standard is now due for review and re-approval. Updates to the E1527 standard are expected to go to a
ALTA Standards History and Revisions
The title insurance industry represented by ALTA (The American Land Title Association), requires a very comprehensive survey on which a title insurer can rely to
Zoning During a Pandemic
As we conduct business through the time of COVID-19, a frequently asked question is, “Will I be able to get a zoning report right now?”
Why ALTA Survey Optional Table A Item 21 is Blank
Within the Optional Table A Items that can be negotiated for inclusion in the scope of services for an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, the definition
Surveyor’s Role in ALTA Survey Boundary Resolution Considerations
History recalls that the 2011 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ATLA/ACSM Surveys clearly stated the surveyor’s responsibility for Boundary Resolution. The inclusion of Section 3.D
Commercial Property Assessment Due Diligence 101: Request a Phase 1
It is in the best interest of the buyer and the tenant of a commercial property to ensure that a current ESA Phase 1 has
Could Drones Be the Key to the Future of Surveying Technology?
The advances in drone technology are affecting countless industries in a variety of ways and land surveying is not exempt. From package delivery to surveillance
New ALTA/NSPS Survey Standards in the Works
Discussions have begun within the NSPS (National Society of Professional Surveyors) regarding potential revisions to the ALTA/NSPS Minimum Standard Detail Requirements. The standards typically update
Industrial Hygiene – Don’t be Caught by Surprise
The terms have been worked out the deal has closed and now the property is part of your portfolio. In a perfect scenario plans can
ALTA Surveys: How to Avoid Delays When Engaging a Surveyor
When engaging a Surveyor to provide an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, the orderer should consider several items to guaranty receipt of a quality survey that