"Texas, often referred to as the Lone Star State, is a thriving hub for economic growth and innovation, making it an attractive destination for commercial real estate investment." - Chris Evans

Why Industrial Expansions Depend on Professional Land Surveying

Texas has become a hub for logistics centers, distribution parks, and advanced manufacturing. As industries expand, land surveying has evolved into a strategic planning tool that protects multi-million-dollar investments.

Here’s why every industrial expansion — from warehouse facilities to energy plants — starts with precise, certified survey data.

1. Site Selection and Feasibility Studies

Before a shovel hits the ground, developers commission boundary, topographic, and utility surveys to compare multiple tracts.
Why it matters:

• Confirms acreage and zoning compatibility.

• Reveals floodplain and soil constraints.

• Guides infrastructure design and permitting.

2. Right-of-Way and Access Coordination

Industrial properties require truck-route connectivity and rail or utility access.
Surveys define:

• Easements for transportation corridors.

• Utility alignments and setback compliance.

• Clear entry and exit points for heavy equipment.

3. Designing for Large-Scale Infrastructure Loads

Heavy structures demand precise grading and elevation mapping. Topographic surveys ensure stability and drainage performance under industrial loads.

Why it matters:

• Prevents settlement and drainage issues.

• Ensures efficient stormwater flow.

• Keeps projects compliant with EPA and TxDOT standards.

4. Expansion and Multi-Phase Construction

Many Texas industrial sites expand in stages. Survey data from Phase 1 becomes the baseline for Phase 2 and beyond.
Benefits:

• Maintains consistent vertical and horizontal control.

• Simplifies future platting and design revisions.

• Saves time and cost during later expansions.

5. Compliance and Asset Management

Regulatory agencies and insurers require certified surveys for occupancy and operation.
Why it matters:

• Protects against fines for encroachments or access violations.

• Provides documentation for refinancing or sale.

• Assists with facility maintenance mapping.

6. Integrating Drone and LiDAR Technology

For vast tracts and pipeline corridors, drone mapping accelerates fieldwork while improving accuracy.
Why it matters:

• Reduces surveying time for hundreds of acres.

• Produces 3D models for engineers and contractors.

• Supports real-time construction monitoring.

Industrial growth in Texas isn’t slowing down — and neither is the need for precision.

From site selection to multi-phase expansion, land surveys keep industrial projects efficient, compliant, and future-ready.

South Texas Surveying delivers the reliable data and expertise that heavy-industry leaders trust to keep Texas moving forward.