It cannot be understated just how important of a role an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey plays in both commercial and residential property development. These surveys follow nationally recognized standards developed by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), helping lenders, title companies, attorneys, and property owners clearly understand the boundaries and physical conditions of a property.

When preparing for a boundary retracement survey, you might wonder what you can do to keep the process moving efficiently. Many want to help expedite the process, no matter if they booked a Land Survey Plat, Improvement Survey Plat, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, or another type of professional land survey.

If you’ve ever reviewed a professional land survey plat or report, you may have seen notes or callouts labeled “Areas of Concern.” That comes as a shock to some clients, especially those who are unfamiliar with the land surveying process. But we want to define what an “area of concern” is and what this term means for your survey that might impact the development project.

Every accurate boundary in Colorado begins with one thing: a reliable monument.  These survey markers anchor our property lines, guide development, and preserve the integrity of public land records. Whether set decades ago or freshly established, the importance of properly recording and maintaining these monuments is often overlooked.

Colorado Springs and the greater Front Range are experiencing a surge of growth, with new subdivisions, infill developments, and property improvements reshaping neighborhoods from Monument to Fountain. One document that’s becoming more essential than ever is the Improvement Location Certificate (ILC).

It goes without saying: The process of land surveying in commercial real estate transactions and development is an intricate and...