Engineering Precision into the Seattle Glacial TiltBuilding on the glacial hillsides of the Pacific Northwest is an exercise in managing gravity and groundwater.
Protecting Foundations with Precise Root Zone MappingConstruction in the Pacific Northwest frequently pits the desire for square footage against the preservation of the urban canopy.
Why Property Boundary Markers Disappear and the Mechanics of Resetting ThemA property corner is not merely a piece of iron in the dirt; it is a physical manifestation of a legal description.
Navigating the Seattle Tree Protection Ordinance: Mapping for SDCI ComplianceLocal tree protection rules have shifted from simple canopy targets to a rigorous, data-driven enforcement model.
Navigating the Meander Line on Lake Washington Waterfront PropertiesWaterfront boundaries in the Pacific Northwest are rarely static. In the Lake Washington region, the 1916 opening of the Lake Washington Ship Canal dropped the water level, exposing new land between…
Navigating the Unit Lot Subdivision Process for Urban DensityUrban developers often mistake unit lot subdivisions for standard short plats, leading to significant delays during the Master Use Permit (MUP) phase.
Mapping the Vertical: Navigating Environmentally Critical Area Surveys in King CountyIn the region, the distance between a buildable lot and a restricted zone is often measured in inches, not feet.Articles are on the way. In the meantime, our service pages cover the survey types ordered most often around Seattle.