Each year, National Surveyors Week recognizes the professionals who map and measure the land that forms the foundation of our communities. The 2026 theme, “Celebrating 250 Years of Mapping America,” highlights the long-standing role surveyors have played in shaping the nation’s landscape and infrastructure.

At Core States Group, our land surveying + construction staking team supports many of our regional projects, providing critical data and field expertise that guide projects from concept to construction.

Building the Foundation for Design

Land surveyors are often the first professionals on a project site and the last to leave. Before engineers and designers begin their work, surveyors collect the data that becomes the base drawing for the entire project. This mapping captures existing site conditions and provides the foundation for engineering and architectural design, connecting the design on paper to the physical project being built.

From Design to Construction

An important component of land surveying is construction staking, which ensures that improvements are built in the correct locations according to the design. Survey crews translate plans into physical reference points on the ground so contractors can build them accurately and efficiently. Throughout construction, surveyors also help address field challenges, monitor progress, and verify that work is completed according to design. Toward the end of construction, survey teams may also perform as-built surveys to confirm that improvements were constructed properly, helping ensure projects are completed accurately and documented correctly.

Navigating Complex Field Conditions

Every site presents unique challenges. Terrain, existing infrastructure, environmental conditions, and project requirements all affect how surveyors approach their work. Our field crews must evaluate the best approach for each project and utilize the appropriate tools and methods based on site conditions. Their work requires careful planning, technical knowledge, and the ability to adapt quickly in the field while keeping future construction needs in mind. Our team uses precise instruments and multiple measurement methods to carefully verify their work. Field crews often coordinate closely with engineers and contractors to resolve unexpected site conditions while maintaining reliable data for the rest of the project team.

Collaboration and Communication

Collaboration with other disciplines is essential for successful project delivery. Surveying naturally overlaps with many aspects of a project, making communication a key part of the process. Effective land surveying + construction staking begins with clear communication about project goals and scope. Working within our multidisciplinary team at Core States Group, our land surveying + construction staking team can collaborate closely with internal disciplines to resolve field questions quickly and ensure that everyone is working from the same reliable information.

The Future of Land Surveying + Construction Staking

Advancements in technology have significantly expanded the land surveying + construction staking profession in recent years. Tools such as GPS, digital mapping systems, and advanced modeling technologies allow land surveyors to collect and process data more efficiently than ever before. The profession is also becoming increasingly connected to digital workflows. Survey data can feed directly into 3D models and BIM environments, helping engineers, architects, and contractors visualize projects and coordinate designs more effectively. These advancements don’t replace the expertise of surveyors, but they add new tools to their toolbox. As construction equipment becomes more intelligent and automated, land surveyors are playing a growing role in building digital models and providing data that guides modern construction systems.

Celebrating our Land Surveying + Construction Staking Team

During National Surveyors Week, we recognize the professionals who help make our projects possible from the ground up. Their work establishes the foundation for design, ensures accuracy during construction, and helps deliver projects successfully to our clients. Land surveying + construction staking provides the data and field expertise that helps Core States Group support our Cause of creating a world where all environments improve everyday life.