Can-Explore provides legal surveying services specifically tailored to the needs of the urban planning sector, particularly those related to land management, infrastructure planning, and land regulation. These services enable urban planners, land use planners, municipalities, and developers to work in full compliance with local standards and optimize development projects. These services are crucial for urban development projects, whether they involve new construction or the rehabilitation of existing land or infrastructure.
Legal surveying operations must be carried out by a land surveyor and are defined in Section 34 of the Land Surveyors Act.
Legal surveying for your industry:
Services offered by land surveyors
Location Certificate
A legal and official document prepared by a land surveyor that establishes the current and legal status of a property, taking easements into account. This certificate includes a plan and a report detailing the property’s characteristics, including boundaries, existing structures, and real rights. It is essential for any real estate transaction or for verifying compliance with urban planning regulations.
Cadastral Operations and Subdivision
Updating the cadastral register and dividing land into distinct parcels are crucial elements for effective land management. Our cadastral operations facilitate the implementation of infrastructure and ensure proper property management in urban planning projects.
Implementation Plan and Certificate of Implementation
The implementation plan indicates the precise location of future construction based on property boundaries. The certificate of implementation marks this location on the ground, using visible markers to ensure compliance with zoning and urban planning standards.
Stakeout Certificate
The stakeout certificate involves a plan confirming the position of property boundaries based on the survey conducted. This service ensures that the land surveyor’s opinion regarding boundary locations is physically marked on the site.
Land Use Planning
The land surveyor analyzes and characterizes a property, determining the possibilities for development based on geospatial data and environmental constraints. This service is essential for optimizing the use and management of public spaces.
Certification of Public Spaces and Urban Developments
We verify that public spaces (e.g., parks, squares, streets) and urban development’s meet the required dimension and location standards. This service also includes the certification of spaces intended for public infrastructure.
Topographic and Leveling Plan
This plan shows the elevation changes of a land, natural features (rivers, vegetation, etc.), and other important topographic elements for urban planning projects, particularly for the development of new neighborhoods or the management of public spaces.
Real Estate Assessment (land valuation or land appraisal)
Real Estate Assessment provides an assessment of a property before acquisition or during land disputes. This service offers a comprehensive analysis of the legal, technical, and environmental aspects of the land, influencing decisions about future developments.
Technical Description
A technical description is a detailed document outlining the boundaries of one or more parcels, accompanied by a report and plan providing essential technical data for the successful completion of urban planning projects. This service is useful for clarifying land boundaries in urban development projects.
Leasing Space Certification (Rental Space Certificate)
This service provides a plan and report certifying the exact dimensions and area of leasing spaces in commercial, industrial, or institutional buildings. It is essential for real estate management and compliance with leasing standards.
Services State-of-the-art tools
Land surveyors master a wide range of technological tools, enabling them to achieve greater speed, precision, and efficiency:
- Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), which can determine positions anywhere on the earth’s surface.
- Total stations, which measure both angles and distances.
- LiDAR-type laser scanners, which take billions of measurements over a study area and project them in a 3-D environment.
- Drones that provide high-resolution aerial imagery.
When Might You Need a Land Surveyor?
Planning an Urban Development or Land Use Project
Whether for a residential subdivision, transforming a commercial district, developing a mixed-use zone, or reorganizing specific areas (residential, commercial, industrial), we collect precise geometric and land data to guide your decisions and support your efforts.
Preparing for the Creation or Expansion of Public Spaces
For projects like parks, pedestrian promenades, or community gardens, we confirm exact locations in compliance with urban planning plans and legal boundaries.
Evaluating the Impact of a Densification or Land Redevelopment Project
By identifying areas for subdivision, merging, or redefinition, we provide detailed maps tailored to your needs.
Establishing Easements or Rights of Way
Whether for public infrastructure networks, active transportation corridors, or private access to landlocked properties, we conduct the necessary analyses to secure your projects.
Redesigning Urban Circulation and Parking Spaces
Whether for new streets, pedestrian zones, or mobility hubs, we help ensure precise and effective implementation.
Evaluating Land for Construction or Urban Renovation Projects
We provide land and legal expertise to validate the feasibility of your project and ensure compliance with legal frameworks.
Our specialized surveying tools
WingtraOne GEN II by Wingtra
The WingtraOne GEN II is a cutting-edge, intelligent mapping drone that offers unparalleled performance for surveying large sites (photogrammetry). This drone maximizes coverage in a single flight, covering up to 460 hectares in one hour, optimizing surveying operations by minimizing labor hours. With its VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) design, it excels particularly on vegetation-free terrain. The WingtraOne GEN II is equipped with a 61 MP camera, ensuring the highest quality images with an absolute horizontal accuracy of less than one centimeter. Its advanced GNSS PPK technology ultimately eliminates the need for ground control points, further reducing on-site preparation time.
Image courtesy of Wingtra.
Pegasus TRK 700 Neo by Leica
The Pegasus TRK 700 Neo by Leica is a cutting-edge mobile mapping tool capable of capturing over one million LiDAR scans per second. Equipped with artificial intelligence, it is the ideal tool for quickly surveying long road segments. By integrating SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and RTK (Real Time Kinematics) positioning precision, this device references geospatial data with centimeter-level accuracy. Its integrated ISOFIX cameras capture ultra-high-resolution images, enabling detailed 3D visualization of point clouds collected by its LiDAR scanner.
Image courtesy of Leica Geosystems.
NavVis MLX by NavVis
The NavVis MLX revolutionizes 3D reality capture with its advanced handheld technology. Its compact and ergonomic design provides unlimited mobility for surveyors, making it perfect for scanning confined, complex, and hard-to-reach spaces. Featuring a 32-layer LiDAR sensor paired with SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) software, this system ensures the highest point cloud quality among comparable tools. Additionally, its four integrated cameras capture high-resolution 360º images, enabling exceptional 3D visualization of the collected data.
Image courtesy of NavVis.
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