The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) awarded Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the prestigious George E. Brown, Jr. Congressional Honor Award in March. James R. Plasker, PE, ASPRS Executive Director, and Gary Florence, ASPRS Past-President, personally met with Senator Reed and presented him with the George E. Brown, Jr. Congressional Honor [...]
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In this case study, we’ll look at how to move or relocate property lines in Rhode Island with an Administrative Subdivision. Most Rhode Island cities and towns describe Administrative Subdivisions with this definition: Administrative Subdivision: Re-subdivision of existing lots which yields no additional lots for development, and involves no creation or extension of streets. Such subdivision [...]
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This is a question we get a lot: What does a Rhode Island New Construction Septic System Design cost? We believe in being as transparent as possible when it comes to prices, so that you know your project’s costs. Other service might be needed, but these are the three basic and necessary costs for New Construction Septic [...]
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Here are the top 6 reasons to get your Rhode Island land surveyed: Get your RI land surveyed before purchasing new property Get your RI land surveyed for piece of mind Get your RI land surveyed to improve your property with a new fence, deck, pool, building addition, landscaping, or other land improvements Get your [...]
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Throughout any given week when surveying for RI boundary surveys, septic systems or FEMA Elevation Certificates, our jobs as land surveyors includes the gift of surveying in the great outdoors and a treasure hunt for ancient boundary monuments. I thought that you might enjoy a little peek into my work this week as a Rhode Island land surveyor. RI Land Surveyor [...]
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Here’s an timely press release from the RI Emergency Management Agency about the importance of flood insurance: In 2010, it was historic floods. In 2011, it was Tropical Storm Irene. In 2012, it was Hurricane Sandy. Rhode Island has experienced several significant flooding events in the past three years. Is your home or business financially protected from [...]
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The Foster Survey Company website includes useful features to help residential and commercial property owners. One example of this is our Service Area page, with links to each of Rhode Island’s City and Town online Tax Assessor records. You can look up online the Rhode Island Tax Assessor records for Bristol County, Kent County, Newport County, [...]
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The Class I Survey Standard, as defined in the Procedural and Technical Standards for the Practice of Land Surveying in the State of Rhode Island, is for RI Land Surveyors conducting high accuracy boundary field surveys and preparing boundary survey plans. Class I – High Accuracy Surveys The Procedural and Technical Standards for the Practice of Land Surveying in [...]
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A question that customers contacting Foster Survey Company looking to hire a RI land surveyor often asked, is: Can RI land surveyors only survey one property line? My answer to that question is this: Yes, and maybe. There is not one straightforward answer because the customer asking whether Rhode Island land surveying companies will survey [...]
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The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that in response to the impacts of Hurricane Sandy, the following municipality is offering amenities to its residents: Richmond Potable water distribution (bring containers); Chariho Plaza, 1190 Main St., Wyoming; all day Thursday Potable water distribution (bring containers); Richmond Elementary School, 190 Kingstown Rd., Wyoming; (after 3:30 [...]
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