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Lyndy Lovelady

Apr 09

Meridian Engineering visits Las Vegas for the Western Regional Survey Conference “Saddle up for Knowledge”

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Meridian Engineering’s surveyors recently attended the Western Regional Conference March 23-26, 2024, at the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted by the Western Federation of Professional Surveyors (WFPS), a regional non-profit organization composed of Land Surveyor associations representing the 13 western states, including Alaska and Hawaii. WFPS was formed in 1979 and is dedicated to education, fostering common goals within the western states, and providing a regional voice at the national level. Meridian’s survey division leader Michael Nadeau serves as Utah’s director to WFPS furthering our commitment to professional advancement and regional representation. The conference also included the several state surveying societies including Nevada (NALS), California (CLSA), Arizona (APLS), New Mexico (NMPS) and Wyoming (PLSW).

The first day of the conference began with three separate workshop tracks followed by an Education FUNdraiser trip to the LINQ Promenade’s Brooklyn Bowl where old friends and new competed with each other for the purpose of funding surveying scholarships. Throughout the next 3 days were cutting-edge presentations tailored for the professional surveyor’s daily challenges including UAS and Drone Safe Operations, Precise Aerial Mapping, Riparian and Property Boundaries, CFedS, Ethics, Art of Retracement, LiDAR, and GIS integration. Sessions were complemented with networking opportunities including refreshment breaks, ice breaker reception, and the live scholarship auction and dinner with colleagues from far and near.

FUNdraiser trip to the LINQ Promenade’s Brooklyn Bowl

Mock trial with Gary Kent – Meridian’s Michael Nadeau sat in as the Survey Expert for the Plaintiff
Ethics in the Surveying Presentation shared by John Stahl, PLS
Presentations and Workshops were well attended.

CFedS Workshop by Glen Thurow, PLS, CFedS & Tasha Huhta, PLS

Cornhole boards sold at the live scholarship auction for over $500 – the boards represent all 13 WFPS states…a unique custom prize and highly desired!

Mar 21

During National Surveyors Week, Meridian recognizes Sean Ireland, PLS as our Construction Staking Survey Manager.  

By News and Updates, Team Members

Sean shares valuable insights for aspiring surveyors interested in Construction Staking and Layout: “Witnessing the creation of new construction is extremely rewarding. Although it can be stressful work, the benefits to Utah’s communities are truly remarkable while observing the development of new infrastructure for businesses and housing. It’s crucial to recognize that these projects require a collaborative effort from a large diverse team. Never hesitate to seek guidance, ask questions, and continuously expand your knowledge.”

Jan 25

Meridian goes to Idaho!

By Project Progress

Recently, Meridian survey crews performed ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, retraced Public Land Survey System (PLSS) monuments, and collected base mapping data for two individual projects located in Idaho Falls and Swan Valley. Despite the chilly temperatures in the low teens, our dedicated crews braved the elements while delivering detailed field notes back to the office to be used for further boundary analysis as well as future design purposes.

 
Salt Lake International Airport Surplus Canal

Salt Lake County
Sep 26

We are delighted to see construction and staking completed for the new CADE Builder Services facility in the Lewis Landing Business Industrial Park, Utah.

By Completed Project, Project Progress

Meridian, a trusted partner in construction surveying recently performed the construction layout and staking of the entire site including hardscapes and utilities for the 85,000 SF concrete tilt-up building located at 2150 West Waterbury Drive, Lehi, Utah.  This building will serve CADE as an easy-load in-load out docks, truck court and warehouse space dedicated to production and distribution of cabinetry products for new residential communities.

 
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Construction surveying is an important part of the construction process. The layout of this project included rough grade staking, curb and gutter, utilities, building and hardscape layout. Meridian provided Zwick Construction staking reports for each item staked during the project in order to provide a smooth build for the Owner. We look forward to witnessing the positive impact this facility will have on the community and the continuous growth of Lewis Landing.

CADE Builder Services Lehi, Utah

Aug 24

Check out this unique rail monitoring project for Union Pacific in Newton, Utah

By Completed Project, Project Progress

Meridian recently performed daily track monitoring and reporting for the Jack and Bore Crossing under the Union Pacific Railroad in rural Newton, Utah. The scope for monitoring this section included coordination employing prism targets and offsite control points. These targets were affixed by mounting the targets to the side of the rail at intervals of 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 feet from the crossing with a total of 22 monitoring targets and 11 on each rail for the purpose of continuous monitoring of rail activity while keeping crews safe. 

 

Measurements were observed remotely using our 1” total station. Rail movement, if any, was recorded in the field and submitted to RailPros to provide a smooth build for the Owner. Construction activities of the track installation were performed by NW King & Sons Construction.

rail monitoring prism targets