Additional resources to help answer the most common Land Surveying questions
Land Surveying is Ancient History!
Egypt and the early days Based on records at hand, historians believe that early precision land surveying originated in Egypt. Their skill in this area is manifested in one of the worlds most famous monuments, the Great Pyramid of Giza. [...]
RPR updates
RPR’s & Updates There can be a bit of confusion regarding if it's best to update your existing Real Property Report or complete an entirely new one. We hope to clear up any misunderstanding with this article. What is [...]
Calgary RPR Bylaws
City of Calgary Bylaws for Real Property Reports The City of Calgary uses the most current Land Use Bylaws when reviewing Real Property Reports for a Compliance Stamp. If the RPR under review does not meet the current Land Use [...]
Alberta Land Surveyors
Alberta is a Canadian province with a population of about four million, according to the census conducted in 2016. The province is ranked fourth in terms of population of provinces in Canada. An area of approximately 660,000-kilometer square provides a [...]
Real Property Reports for Condominiums
Real Property Reports for Condominiums When do I need a Real Property Report for my Condo? There are essentially two types of condominiums defined in the Condominium Property Act. The first type is a Conventional Condo: This is [...]
Certificate of Compliance
Certificate of Compliance, what is it? Gaining a Certificate of Compliance for your Real Property Report is an essential step to selling your home. It is confirmation that the developed property in question meets the regulations of the Land [...]