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We Have Entered the Twilight Zone

I have been in this business a long time. In fact, it is fair to say I have been doing it for over 33 years …
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October 9, 2026
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Death by a Thousand Subscriptions

I don't know exactly when it happened. One day I was buying software. The next day I was renting my entire existence. Every company seems …
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October 2, 2026
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The Corner is Gone… but is it Lost?

Every land surveyor has heard it, “we can’t find the corner”. That statement sounds simple enough. The monument isn’t there, so naturally the corner must …
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September 25, 2026
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The Teacher…or the Student

Being with one company for 20+ years, you see a lot. Change, growth, perseverance, risk, consolidation, expansion. Many people come, and many leave. Senior engineers …
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September 18, 2026
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In Memory of 9/11

September 11, 2001 marked a tragic day in United States history as unprecedented attacks struck the once tallest buildings in the world at the time …
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September 11, 2026
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Rooted in Beauty, Designed for Progress: A Sanctuary in Berks County

There’s something magical about Pennsylvania forests. The name translates to “Penn’s Woods” for the family of colony founder William Penn and the Latin word “silva,” …
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September 4, 2026
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Benchmarks Keep Land Surveys Accurate

In land surveying, our measurements are key to all steps that will follow. Benchmarks make the known elevations clear and simple to work from. These …
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August 28, 2026
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What’s the Geology Under the Site?

Step one of a Subsurface Investigation: The Desktop Study. Each site has an underlying geologic unit, which is the first thing I look up. The …
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August 21, 2026
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Construction of Infiltration Beds at The Hills at Thorndale Woods

Construction has been underway for a new residential subdivision along South Caln Road in Caln Township, Thorndale. For the past year, I have had the …
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August 14, 2026
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Preserving the Past

For certain Howell projects involving permits—such as NPDES permits with earth disturbance greater than 10 acres and Full Sewer Planning Modules—a Pennsylvania Historical and Museum …
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August 7, 2026