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Acad Civil 3D - How Complex?
May 16, 2012

Terramodel Locking Up Issue
May 16, 2012

Stand Alone Cogo Package
May 2, 2012

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Optech Introduces Airborne CZMIL System - May 7, 2012
Optech announced the release of the new airborne Optech CZMIL Coastal Zone Mapping and Imaging LiDAR system.

Bentley Systems Releases Bentley Map V8i and Geo Web Publisher V8i - April 26, 2012
Bentley released Bentley Map V8i (SELECTseries 3) and Geo Web Publisher V8i (SELECTseries 4).

A.R.E. Releases Deluxe Commercial Unit Series Truck Cap - April 24, 2012
A.R.E. introduced their Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) Series truck cap for professionals who want to create a customizable solution for their work trucks.

Trimble Introduces New Versions of Software - April 24, 2012
Trimble introduced new versions of its office and field surveying software—Trimble Business Center Software version 2.70 and Trimble Access software version 2012.10.

Bentley Systems Descartes V8i Enhances 3D Infrastructure Modeling - April 18, 2012
At SPAR International 2012, Bentley Systems Inc. released Bentley Descartes V8i (SELECTseries 3), 3D modeling that combines point clouds, raster imagery, and geometry.

Allpoint Systems Software Speeds Registration and Enhances Data Review - April 18, 2012
Two new products launched by Allpoint Systems at SPAR International 2012 promise to ease scan data processing and review.



Sight Lines: This Legislation Can Map Your Future
On May 3, 2012, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the House Committee on Natural Resources held a field hearing in Colorado Springs, Colo., to address problems and solutions regarding the federal government's geospatial activities.

by Christine Grahl | May 15, 2012 | Comments (1)

Technology Benchmark: Is Surveying a Career for your Son or Daughter?
We recently completed our Spring semester at George Mason University where I have been teaching for many years.

by Harry O. Ward, PE | June 22, 2011 | Comments (0)

The Data Czar: NYSAPLS 53nd Annual Surveyors Conference and Exhibition
This year the 53rd Annual New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors held their conference in the beautiful city of Saratoga Springs, NY. 

by Darron Pustam MBA, GISP | January 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

MAPPS Signs Coalition Letter Urging President and Congress to Invest in Construction and Design
MAPPS joined 44 construction and design groups in a letter (December 7) to President Obama and Congress to pass legislation providing certainty in the construction community.
December 19, 2011 | Comments (0)

How Can Scanning Add Value to Your Company?
Not long ago, I was talking to a VP at a 30-person surveying firm that had just purchased its first laser scanner.

by Sam Pfeifle | February 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

Cyborg Surveying & You: The Basics
There is a lot to think about when it comes to being a professional in the field of spatial science.

by Andrew Gaiennie | January 17, 2012 | Comments (0)





















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Highlights in SurveyingPoint of Beginning magazine is seeking completed project entries for our Geomatics Innovation Awards contest (previously Highlights in Surveying). The 2011 awards will highlight projects that demonstrate vision, creative problem solving and successful technology implementation. The deadline for entries is July 15, 2011.
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MAPPS Federal Programs Conference Opens
The annual MAPPS Federal Programs Conference opens today in Washington D.C., featuring presentations by Federal agencies, the Obama Administration, members of Congress and visits to the U.S. House and Senate by MAPPS members.

Hoover Dam Bypass Named 2012 Outstanding Civil Engineering Project
At nearly 900 feet above the Colorado River and 1,900 feet long, the Hoover Dam Bypass helps to protect the security of the Dam by removing through traffic from US 93, reducing the vulnerability to a terrorist attack and also protect the most sustainable source of electricity and a scarce water supply for the entire Southwest.

NCEES Approves Amendment to Credentials Evaluations Policy
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) board of directors recently approved an amendment to the policy that governs the NCEES Engineering Standard to expand access to its credentials evaluations service.

An Arsenal of Optical
Robotic total stations, GPS and lasers keep massive New Orleans flood control project on track.

The Rocket City
How a great technology center helped advance surveying GPS and geospatial applications. 

by Bob Baudendistel

2012 Salary & Benefits Study
Traditional boundary, cadastral and topographic survey markets remained challenging in 2011, according to POB's annual Salary & Benefits Study.

Where the Water Ends
The ability to fly at higher altitudes and accurately validate coastal features provides valuable data on complex shorelines with extensive wetlands.

by Kevin Corbley

A Perfect Match
During challenging economic times, it's not uncommon for firms to try to corner key markets by merging with other organizations.

by Cyn René Whitfield

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Surveying with Construction Applications, 7th Edition
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Surveying with Construction Applications, Seventh Edition covers the latest advances and foundational principles of surveying. Emphasizing instrumentation technology, field data capture, and data-processing techniques, this text highlights real-world applications of surveying to the construction and engineering fields. Additional complexities in electronic distance measurement and the order of presentation of surveying topics have been revised in this edition. All state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) in the U.S. and the provincial Transportation/Highways Departments in Canada conduct extensive training sessions for their large staffs. This book covers topics that are taught in these training sessions, in addition to all of the introductory topics needed for survey training.

Solo Notes: Drafting a Business Plan
Launching a new business requires vision, determination and a lot of hard work, especially if you’re branching out into a new area of service.

by Alexis Brumm

The Business Side: The Art of Land
In the last column (January 2012 POB), we began to look at the art of land surveying vs. the science of land surveying.

by Milton Denny, PLS

Editor’s Points: Hidden Opportunities
When you look at an annual market study like POB’s Salary & Benefits Study, it’s easy to take the numbers at face value.

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Unmistakable Marks: Color of Title
Both attorneys and surveyors use the phrase “color of title” frequently, and the standard textbook definition is quoted in countless court opinions.

by Kristopher M. Kline PLS

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