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With Joint Membership Approved, What’s Next for the NSPS?

April 17, 2013

By Douglas Fisher

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After nearly two years of turbulence at the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), the group took significant steps forward in Gaithersburg, Md., according to several surveying professionals who attended its spring meetings.

Why This New Survey Website Is Worth Your Time

March 20, 2013

By Christine Grahl

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A website launched in conjunction with National Surveyors Week boasts features that are designed to make finding the right survey tools easier-with a potentially big payoff.

National Surveyors Week: How Will You Celebrate?

March 6, 2013

By Christine Grahl

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On March 17-23, surveyors around the nation will celebrate National Surveyors Week, a week set aside by the profession to promote public recognition of surveying and honor the role surveyors play in the nation’s economy.

How Can We Engage Future Surveyors?

February 6, 2013

By Michael Frecks PLS

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At a Midwest survey conference last month, the keynote speaker told the attendees to look around the room.

How Education Raises the Bar for Surveyors

February 6, 2013

By David O'Brien PSM, CFedS

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The recent article on surveyors and education elicited a broad range of comments, both in the online article and in related social media posts.

Why Ethics Education Isn't Enough

February 5, 2013

By Douglas Fisher

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Is a one-credit course on ethics in the surveying and mapping profession sufficient to provide a solid foundation for real-life practice?

Sight Lines: How Much Education Do Surveyors Need?

January 16, 2013

By Christine Grahl

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Earlier this week, a reader sent me a link to a story about a Florida initiative to try to attract students into education programs for science, engineering and technical fields.

What You Read in 2012

December 19, 2012

By Alexis Brumm

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Business and marketing topics were hot in 2012.

How a December Dollar Spent Can Be a Good Thing

December 5, 2012

By Jeffrey Turner

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Now would be a good time to engage in creative thinking about how we can best wish those around us in the business world “happy holidays.” A thoughtful gesture can express how much we value these people and what they do.

3 Tips for Effective Marketing

November 20, 2012

By Alexis Brumm

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Successfully marketing your firm’s services can be a significant challenge.

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More than 3,500 attendees from more than 70 countries attended HxGN Live, the annual Hexagon AB user conference, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on June 3-6. About 450 keynotes and panel discussions were held, and several companies from around the world exhibited their geospatial products. Here are a few snapshots from the event.

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Check out the latest edition of POB! Read about how laser scans and photogrammetry were used to discover ancient artwork on one of the world's most mysterious landmarks and the benefits of BIM for infrastructure.

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