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Norwest Surveying Services Inc.
Land Surveying is, and has been, an essential element in the development of the human environment since the beginning of recorded history (ca. 5000 years ago). It is an essential requirement in the planning and execution of every form of land development. It’s most familiar modern uses are in the fields of transportation, building and site development, communications, mapping, and the analyzing and creation of descriptions of boundaries for land ownership.
Land Surveying, in its simplest form, is the art and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional spatial position, of points and the distances and directional relationship between them. These points are usually, but not exclusively, associated with positions on the surface of the Earth, and are used to create maps and to establish and/or locate boundaries for private ownership or governmental purposes. In order to accomplish their objectives, Professional Land Surveyors utilize elements of plane geometry, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, mathematics, physics, cartography, photogammetry, engineering, and the law.
The modern Professional Land Surveyor utilizes traditional tools and leading edge, state of the art computer, laser, sonar and GPS technology to measure, map and define those areas on, above and below the surface of the earth. The information collected, collated and analyzed by the Professional Land Surveyor is essential in the creation and maintenance of the modern Geographic Information and Land Information Systems (GIS/LIS) used by all branches of Government, planners and design professionals.
Every Parcel of land that exists today began as a larger Tract. Understanding the history of the process of creating and dividing those original Tracts, and thought processes of those who accomplished that work, is a major part of the Professional Land Surveyor’s education, training and experience. A true Professional cannot accurately re-create an ancient survey until he/she can “follow in the footsteps” of those who came before.
An experienced, accomplished and qualified Professional Land Surveyor should be your lead professional on any development project. He/she is the common element coordinating the Architect, Engineer, Landscape Designer and the General Construction Contractor, providing technical data and information critical to each of the other Professional’s part in the process. In addition, He/she is the one person who can work with local Government(s) to assist in compliance with Zoning and other ordinance issues. The Professional Land Surveyor is well versed in each of the disciplines and can anticipate design conflicts and facilitate the smooth, and on budget, completion of your project.
No matter what reason you have for retaining the services of a Professional Land Surveyor, you should use the same criteria that you would use to select your Doctor, Lawyer or any other professional. Your Professional Land Surveyor should be a person in which you can place your complete trust. The staff of Norwest Surveying Services, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to offer all of our education, training and experience to justify that trust and we look forward to working with you on your next project.