Sunday marked the beginning of National Surveyors Week – a time to recognize and appreciate the important role that surveyors play in our community. Land surveying, to us, is more than just a technical process; it’s a means of defining spaces and painting a complete picture before breaking ground on your next project. This is…
Read More
Let us introduce ourselves – we are Sain Associates’ Survey Team! Surveying is one of the most critical components of any new project. As a team, we give you the information you need to make the best choices for your project. We offer a wide range of land surveying services. Our portfolio includes work for…
Read More
Earlier this month, I chatted with former Sain team member Jerry South about the history of Sain’s surveying services. It was amazing to relive stories from the past and revisit memories from decades ago. I thought I would share an overview of our conversation which will give a better background of the history of Sain’s…
Read More
The practice of surveying dates back to 3000 BC when the Egyptians had to re-establish farmland boundaries after the flooding of the Nile. Land surveying methods were also used in the construction of the Great Giza Pyramid. Today, land surveying is a sophisticated scientific technique that uses technology to measure and determine points on the…
Read More
A college internship provides a well-rounded learning environment that serves to enhance classroom education with hands-on experience. Our summer interns obtain valuable experience working on real projects for Sain’s private and public clients. In this week’s spotlight, we check in with our Survey intern, who is gaining experience in the field. Meet Grayton Arrington. He…
Read More
We are pleased to introduce Gary Pitzing, PLS, has joined the Sain team. Gary worked at Sain from 2004 to 2007 as a project manager, and we are thrilled for him to return to our Sain family as Survey Manager. In his new role as Survey Manager, Gary’s responsibilities include directing, coordinating, and managing survey…
Read More
Wide-brimmed hats and SPF clothing aren’t just accessories during the summer; they are a necessity. In August, the average temperature in Alabama is 90 degrees. As summer stretches on, it’s important to be aware of heat-related illnesses because anyone at any age can suffer from a heat-related illness. Every year our Survey department braves the…
Read More
The United States Public Land Survey was established by the Land Ordinance of 1785 to plat property for sale and settling. In 1807, Major Thomas Freeman, Deputy U.S. Surveyor, established a marker on Alabama’s state line and began surveying south toward the middle of the state. The line, known as the Huntsville Meridian, is the…
Read More
Whether you are an engineer, contractor, or property owner, you play an essential role in keeping people safe with every dig. Safe digging begins with calling Alabama 811. Alabama 811 is dedicated to preventing damage to Alabama’s underground utilities and promoting public safety. The organization functions as a communication system, connecting member utility companies with…
Read More
Drones are the future of Surveying, Urban Planning, Land Management, and Construction/Earthwork/Quantities. Whether measuring cut & fill, performing as-built surveys, boosting quarry productivity, or gathering planning information, drones can change the way professionals gather and measure data. Check out the video to see what we covered at our drone demonstration.