Why Drone Surveying Is Now Critical for Coastal Projects
Houston keeps growing fast, with new buildings, busy job sites, and land development everywhere. But even with all this growth, the city also has a big job to do: protecting its coastline and the natural areas around it. Recently, Houston Audubon secured 27 acres of coastal habitat to protect shorebirds and wildlife. Many people celebrated […]
How Tornadoes Disrupt Flood Elevation Certificates
Houston didn’t expect the recent tornadoes, and many developers now see the impact long after the winds stopped. Flood elevation certificates now matter more than ever, especially as FEMA and insurance companies look at how the storm changed local land. Even small shifts in the ground can change how water moves across a property, and […]
How Lidar Mapping Helps Assess Tornado Damage
When tornadoes hit Houston, the damage shows up fast—broken roofs, torn fences, uprooted trees, and debris scattered across entire blocks. But what most people don’t see is the hidden impact on the land itself. That’s where lidar mapping comes in. This technology helps surveyors understand what changed on a property after a storm, and right […]