Land Surveying

Keeping our clients budget and schedule in mind, we provide accurate and timely information; while demonstrating innovation and professionalism in the field. Our registered land surveyors perform highly detailed surveys utilizing the most current technology available, while supporting all the civil disciplines that Kirkham Michael provides. They carefully define the boundaries of interest to show easements, utilities, and identify other features on a parcel of land.

SURVEYING SERVICES

• Topographic Surveys

• Boundary Surveys

• Land Title Surveys

• Control Surveys

• Subdivision Platting

• Right-of-Way Mapping

• Construction Staking

• Drone Photogrammetry

Surveying Technology

The principles of measurement and mapping remain the same as it has for centuries. The advancement of new technology means that surveyors can now take measurements and report data with increased speed and accuracy. Kirkham Michael surveyors are at the forefront of the latest technology and are using the new technology to our client's advantage every day. We have invested in a 3D laser scanner, which is used to interpret the shape of items in the field by collecting clouds of points to created digital 3D models for existing bridges, highways, or other infrastructure to provide data for accurate design services. Geographic information systems and software is used to capture and analyze existing data on a parcel of land to create maps of project areas. These maps can be used by designers and engineers to conduct drainage analysis, define elevations, and design infrastructure projects.

TIN of Bridge Crossing

Grand Island, NE

Processing Plant Interior Digital Scan

 

Stafford County Co-op 3D Point Cloud

Stafford County, KS

Paragon sUAS Survey

 

Construction Engineering

Our construction engineering team works with the owner, engineer, and contractor to ensure the project is built according to the project specifications, while keeping the owner appraised of the current schedule. Our observation team is trained and certified to provide materials testing for Portland Cement Concrete (PCC), hot mix asphalt, soils, and aggregates. The team tracks and maintains documentation throughout the construction project to be prepared for a final audit and project close out.

Construction Administration

Construction administration involves making decision to enable completion of a project as required by the contract documents, managing the timely flow of information, including review and observation of the construction project. This is important to the owner and consultant not only to determine that the work is proceeding as expected, but also because it allows a final opportunity to detect any inaccuracies, ambiguities or inconsistencies in the design.

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

• Project Documentation

• Shop Drawing Materials Review

• Pay Estimates

• Progress Review Meetings

• Record Drawings

• Project Documentation

• Pay Quantity Tracking

• Change Orders

Structures Inspection

Bridge inspections are a fundamental requirement for local and state agencies. Kirkham Michael completes inspections annually in counties and cities throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas. We provide a variety of structual evaluations including reinforced concrete box culverts, timber, steel, stone arches, haunch slab bridges, and pre-stressed concrete bridges. Our bridge inspectors follow the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and are trained by National Highway Institute for Routine and Fracture Critical Inspection.

STRUCTURES INSPECTION AND RATING SERVICES

• Routine Bridge Inspection

• Fracture Critical Inspection

• Element Level Inspection

• Load Rating and Analysis

• High Mast Light Tower

• Ancillary Sign Inspections

Statewide Load Rating and Bridge Inspection

Kansas

Routine Bridge Inspection

Kansas

Local Bridge, Fracture Critical, and Routine Inspection

Nebraska

Van Buren County Bridge Inspection

Iowa

Local Bridge Fracture Critical Inspection

Sarpy County, Nebraska

Palo Alto County Bridge Inspection

Iowa

Post Rock Wind Farm Survey

Ellsworth, Rice, Lincoln counties, KS

ADM 2019 ALTA Survey

Columbus, NE

Grand Avenue Plat Survey

West Des Moines, IA

SEC SE 30th to Pleasant Hill Blvd Acquisition Plats

Des Moines, IA

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• Topographic Surveys

• Boundary Surveys

• Land Title Surveys

• Control Surveys

• Subdivision Platting

• Right-of-Way Mapping

• Construction Staking

• Drone Photogrammetry

• Construction Staking

• On-Site Observation

• Materials Testing

• Progress Review Meetings

• Project Documentation

• Shop Drawing Materials Review

• Pay Estimates

• Progress Review Meetings

• Record Drawings

• Project Documentation

• Pay Quantity Tracking

• Change Orders

• Routine Bridge Inspection

• Fracture Critical Inspection

• Element Level Inspection

• Load Rating and Analysis

• High Mast Light Tower

• Ancillary Sign Inspections