A typical day for a land surveyor often begins as soon as the sun rises. In this blog, our Survey Team will take you through a typical workday, shedding light on the often-underappreciated work that goes into making our cities and infrastructure a reality. Before most of Sain’s staff arrives at the office, our team…
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When engaging a surveyor to discuss your next project, it is crucial to provide them with relevant information to ensure an accurate and comprehensive survey. Whether you require a survey for a real estate closing, property dispute, insurance purposes, or construction, understanding the key considerations below will help you obtain the right type of survey…
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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…
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The Standards of Practice for Surveying in the State of Alabama defines a hydrographic survey as the determination of data relating to bodies of water, including depth of water and configuration of the bottom, directions and force of current, and location of fixed objects for survey and navigation purposes. Most hydrographic work is used to…
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Most historians agree that the first unit of measurement was the cubit. Developed by the ancient Egyptians, the cubit was the arm length between the elbow and the tip of the middle finger. In fact, most earlier units of measure were based on the human body. An inch was based on the width of a…
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One of the best ways to describe surveyors is to say that we are the eyes and ears of property owners. Many property owners, public or private, are not always familiar with the land they are trying to develop or improve. By doing a survey, we can show and note on a survey any easement,…
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In April 2020, Carvana, a cutting-edge leader in online automotive sales, contracted Sain Associates to perform surveying, civil, and traffic engineering services for a distribution facility in Bessemer, Alabama. Although non-disclosure agreements required the project to be known as “Project Otto,” it was later announced as Carvana. Commonly known as an online car dealership and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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