Boundary Surveys
Our extensive Boundary Survey experience includes boundary determinations throughout the state.  We have performed boundary analysis, deed records research, legal description and  plat preparation, boundary delineation and expert witness testimony for individuals, corporations, governmental agencies, title companies and other entities.  Our Boundary Analysis/Determination projects have included:
 
bullet Small Rural Acreage Tracts (1 acre or less)
bullet Medium Rural Acreage Tracts (1 acre - 10 acres)
bullet Large Rural Acreage Tracts (greater than 10 acres)
bullet Residential Subdivision Lots
bullet 22 Miles of Proposed I-69 Acquisition (over 300 tracts)
bullet 20 Miles of Proposed U.S. Highway 69 Acquisition  (over 230 tracts)
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Mortgage/Title Surveys
We are timely and responsive in the turn around time related to real estate closings.  Our understanding of the survey requirements of financial lenders and title companies provide us with a unique and cost effective management approach.

We have prepared Mortgage/Title Surveys throughout Texas for clients with a variety of lending requirements.  This work has included:
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bullet Residential Lots
bullet Commercial Development Tracts
bullet Large & Small Acreage Urban/Rural Tracts
bullet Flood Plain Location & Elevation Certificates
bullet Preparation of Legal Description and Plat for Closing Documents
bullet Identification of Title Commitment Schedule B Exceptions
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Right Of Way (R.O.W.) Acquisition/Mapping
Our department has been involved in the planning, development and preparation of R.O.W. Acquisition Mapping and documents.  This work has been performed for new route alignment and existing route expansions for municipal and state authorities.  We are effective in the identification of critical path problems and their immediate resolution in order to stay within project budget and timelines.  Work tasks which we perform regularly include:





 



























 
 
 
bullet Ownership Research and Contact Information Collection for Permission to Survey
bullet Deed Research and Utility Research
bullet Establishment of Horizontal and Vertical Project Control Systems
bullet Identification/Determination of Parcel/Tract Boundaries and Utility Location
bullet Stake/Set Right of Way
bullet Preparation of Right of Way Map, Acquisition Plats and Descriptions

These documents have been prepared in English and Metric units.  Our past projects have ranged in size from two parcels to approximately 300 parcels, involving up to twenty miles of R.O.W. mapping.

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T.S.P.S. Category 1A/A.L.T.A.
We have completed numerous Texas Society of Professional Surveyors (T.S.P.S.) Category 1A and American Land Title Association (A.L.T.A.) Surveys throughout Texas.  This work has been performed for projects involving:
 
bullet New Commercial Property Acquisition
bullet Commercial Project Development and Completion
bullet Sale of Existing Private, Industrial or Commercial Facilities
bullet Financial Restructuring
bullet Construction Completion Documentation

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Topographic/Design Surveys
Diverse experience has been acquired in the collection and conversion of survey data related to the development/design of new and existing projects.  We routinely develop topographic design surveys as a service to engineers, architects and municipal authorities.  This data has been used in the design and development of projects which have included:
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bullet New and Existing Urban Roadways
bullet Rural and Urban Water Distribution Systems
bullet Wastewater and Detention Treatment Facilities
bullet Existing and New Commercial Retail Developments
bullet Residential Subdivisions and Land Planning/Development
bullet Existing and New Commercial/Institutional Architectural Building Projects

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Texas Department of Transportation
Goodwin-Lasiter, Inc. is pre-certified in all surveying categories.  We have TxDOT survey contracts in six districts and over the past thirteen years, we have successfully completed a wide variety of survey projects which have included:
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bullet Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM)
bullet Preparation of Documents and Mapping for Existing and New R.O.W. Acquisition Projects
bullet Establishment of Aerial Mapping Control
bullet Construction Staking
bullet Public Meeting Coordination/Participation & Meeting Exhibits
bullet Ownership Research and Related Contracts for Permission to Survey
bullet Project Cost and Scope Development

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Aerial Mapping
Aerial Mapping and the development of related digital orthophotography products are valuable tools for large project planning and management.

Our firm has the skills to scope, develop, manage and provide our clients with digital imagery data collection.  Past project experience for industrial, commercial and governmental agency clients has included:
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bullet Overall Project Management and Coordination
bullet Establishment of Mapping Control Via Conventional or G.P.S. Techniques
bullet Digital Orthophoto Imagery Development
bullet Two-Dimensional, Planimetric Data Collection
bullet Three-Dimensional Data Collection for the Development of Digital Terrain Models (D.T.M.) and Contour Mapping
bullet Emission Point Location
bullet Development of U.T.M. Positions

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Construction Staking
Construction Staking services are provided for our own design projects as well as projects designed by our colleagues.  We have provided services for private/municipal developments and infrastructure projects including:
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bullet Development of Horizontal Geometry for Route Alignment/Planning
bullet Route Alignment Staking
bullet Development of Horizontal and Vertical Control
bullet Horizontal/Vertical Alignment Staking of Sanitary Sewer Systems
bullet Horizontal/Vertical Alignment Staking of Storm Sewer Systems
bullet Curb Staking, Grade Staking & Building Layout

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Emission Point/U.T.M. Mapping
Our experience with industrial related surveys has included the determination of emission source points for inclusion into E.P.A. documentation. G.P.S., conventional survey and aerial mapping techniques are utilized for cost effective location and mapping.

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Global Positioning Systems (G.P.S.)
Goodwin-Lasiter, Inc. plans and executes G.P.S. surveys utilizing static and/or R.T.K. survey techniques.  Our experience with this technique of survey/data collection provides us with a cost effective insight into its use and application to the overall efficiency of a project.  Typical applications of this technology have included:
 
bullet Utilization of National Geodetic Survey (N.G.S.) Control Extension Related to H.A.R.N. Networks
bullet Establishment of Municipal Horizontal and Vertical Control Networks
bullet Development of Project Control Points
bullet Quality Assurance/Quality Control (Q.A./Q.C.) of Existing Project Control Points
bullet Collection of Data Via R.T.K. Technologies with Conventional Survey Data Collection
bullet Incorporation of N.G.S. Cors Data to Provide for Q.A./Q.C. and Cost Effective Control Establishment

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Oilfield Services
Well staking, pipeline/route delineation, unit surveys, permit assistance, condemnation document preparation and platting have been successfully performed across Texas for various drilling/production companies.  Our responsiveness to the quick turnaround time required on these projects complements our ability in this field.  We have worked closely with past clients on:
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bullet Condemnation Document Preparation
bullet Expert Witness Testimony Related to Condemnation
bullet Pipeline/Route Determination and Staking
bullet Well Plats/Unit Surveys
bullet General Land Office Coordination and Permitting

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Subdivision/Platting
Experience in land development/planning provides us with the understanding necessary for the implementation of municipal codes and requirements and their overall impact to the land development process.  Our keen sense of maximizing tract layout yields efficient cost effective land plans and aesthetic subdivision curb appeal.  We work alongside our engineers in the development of the geometric layout of streets and lot lines and utilize our skills on projects including:
 
bullet Small and Large Rural Acreage Developments
bullet Residential Subdivisions
bullet Commercial Development Tracts

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Project Coordination/Public Involvement
Many projects require coordination between multiple consultants and/or public involvement meetings/presentation.  We are capable and effective in the communication techniques and follow up with project and public requests.  We regularly perform the following tasks:
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bullet Project Coordination and the Distribution of Information Between Team Consultants
bullet Identification of Critical Path Work Tasks and their Immediate Completion in Order to Accelerate Project Timelines and Schedules
bullet Development of Public Presentation Exhibits
bullet Documentation of Public Meeting Comments
bullet Participation in Public Presentations
bullet Daily Contact with the Public and Documentation of Comments and Concerns Related to the Project
bullet Development of Public Contact Information and the Distribution of Project Newsletters and Public Information

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Estate Partitions
Our comprehensive understanding of Boundary Analysis/Determination and the  critical issues affecting property division allows us to assist attorneys and clients in the division of undivided Real Property interests.

Our past experience in land development provides valuable insight to plan for future access and division needs.  Some major items of consideration for the division of land include:
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bullet Current and Future Access Needs
bullet Governmental Roadway and Access Requirements
bullet Tract Boundary Line Configuration(s) for Future Division/Development
bullet Location of Existing Improvements and Utilities

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