Construction staking is one of those services that most property owners never think about — until a project goes wrong without it. If you’ve ever seen a crew member with a total station and wooden stakes walking a building site before concrete is poured, you’ve seen construction staking in action. Here’s what it is, why…
Pulling a permit in Arizona often requires a survey — but not always the same type. The survey required for a new home build in Maricopa County differs from what a commercial developer needs in Pinal County, or what a homeowner needs to add an accessory dwelling unit. This checklist helps you figure out what…
Splitting a parcel in Pinal County is one of the most common surveying requests we handle at AZGPS. Whether you’re a landowner wanting to sell off a portion of your property, a developer creating a small subdivision, or a family dividing acreage between heirs, the process follows a specific county approval path — and a…
If you’ve requested a survey quote in Arizona and been asked whether you need a “boundary survey” or an “ALTA/NSPS survey,” you’re not alone in finding the distinction confusing. Both surveys establish property boundaries — but they differ significantly in scope, detail, cost, and who typically requires them. Here’s a straightforward breakdown to help you…
If you’ve ever called a land surveyor in Arizona and wondered why prices vary so widely, you’re not alone. A simple lot survey in a Phoenix subdivision can cost a few hundred dollars, while an ALTA/NSPS survey for a commercial property in Pinal County might run several thousand. Understanding what drives those differences will help…
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By Travis Thompson, November 03, 2025 At AZGPS, we specialize in professional land surveying and GNSS control services designed to support small and mid-size projects across Central Arizona. From property boundaries to construction layout, our goal is simple — deliver accurate, efficient, and ready-to-design data that helps clients move confidently from concept to construction. Built…
March 18–21, 2026 – Las Vegas, Nevada The Western Regional Survey Conference returns in 2026, bringing together land surveyors, geospatial professionals, and mapping experts from across the western United States. Hosted jointly by the Western Federation of Professional Surveyors (WFPS) and its eight state associations, the conference continues a long tradition of advancing the profession…
By John Calhoun, November 1st, 2025 Nov 01, 2025, Updated Nov 01, 2025 Precision Without Boundaries The days of dragging tripods and radios across open ground to establish a local base are fading fast.In 2025, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) networks have become the backbone of precision surveying—quietly reshaping how spatial professionals capture, process, and share location data….