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May 2013

The May issue of POB features a How-To article on making technology investments pay off as well as a study conducted by BNP Media's Market Research team on salary and benefits.

ROI: How to Make Technology Pay Off

Here are six strategies from a surveying and mapping group on the leading edge.

April 29, 2013

By Christine Grahl

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Technology advances are making it faster and easier for surveying and mapping professionals to collect data and provide increasingly sophisticated deliverables that solve complex problems for clients.

Better Freeways by Design

Innovative use of 3D engineering and design software keeps a major freeway interchange project on track in Washington state.

April 29, 2013

By Jeff Mize

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The Salmon Creek Interchange Project is a $133 million joint project between Clark County Public Works and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)

Harnessing the Cloud

Real-time office-to-field collaboration increases survey crew productivity for bottom-line benefits.

April 29, 2013

By Don Talend

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File and data transfer between the field and office can be a substantial bottleneck for surveying firms.

GIS on the Border

Enterprise solutions streamline binational governance and management of flood control assets between the U.S. and Mexico.

April 29, 2013

By Kristi Teykl GISP

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For more than 100 years, the Mexican and United States sections of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) have worked in tandem to carry out the provisions of the various boundary and water treaties

7 Keys to a Successful RFP Response

Are you ready to respond to the next big RFP? Before you send it off, check these important parameters to give yourself a greater chance of success.

April 29, 2013

By Robert Cooper CIC, CRM

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The invitation to provide a response to a request for proposal (RFP) is often received with a sense of excitement because someone has recognized your professional expertise and has requested your services.

Professional Pay on an Uptrend

April 29, 2013

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Conducted by BNP Media's Market Research department, the 2013 study reveals a number of key trends in surveying and mapping and provides insights on how firms and individuals are dealing with changing markets and converging technologies.

OSHA, Traffic Safety and the MUTCD

References to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) have been in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations since at least 2001 and possibly earlier.

April 29, 2013

By Ronald E. Koons

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In Subpart G of the 1926 Construction Regulations, three paragraphs for Signs, Flaggers and Barricades tie OSHA directly to the MUTCD for construction activities.

Step 6: Manage the Project

What do pricing and project management have to do with one another? Nothing and everything

April 29, 2013

By Larry Phipps, PLS

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In one way, pricing and project management are totally separate. How many times have we seen bad things happen when surveyors confuse business decisions with professional decisions?

Fence Line Surveyors–Did They Get a Bad Rap?

At this late date in the history of land surveying, surprisingly and sadly, there is no clear definition of what it means to survey property.

April 29, 2013

By Jeffery N. Lucas, PLS, Esq.

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For one surveyor, it can mean simply utilizing the measurements (bearings and distances) in the client’s deed, acquiring a starting point and an azimuth

Redefining Your Value Proposition

April 29, 2013

By Christine Grahl

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What should you do if prospective clients no longer seem to value your work? Should you lower your pricing structure to match the competition? Invest in new technology to make your firm stand out? Bolster your marketing efforts to highlight your strengths? Throw in the towel?

Carlson SurvCE 3.0 data collection software

April 29, 2013

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The newest version features an optional icon-based interface and new cloud-based messaging, file transfer, NGS monument recall

Z/I Sensor software

April 29, 2013

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Z/I Imaging released PPS V 6.6 of its Z/I Sensor software, which includes PureColor Technology.

The IDBLUE RFID reader

April 29, 2013

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The IDBLUE RFID reader can be part of a bundled package or a separate product that can be used with any Bluetooth-equipped Juniper Systems rugged handheld computer

LFM Server

April 29, 2013

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The new release of LFM Server has enhanced functionality to enable offline data reviews, more powerful measurement capabilities and the ability to import data from handheld and mobile devices

Leica ADS100 airborne digital sensor

April 29, 2013

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With a new focal plate design, the ADS100 offers a swath width of 20,000 pixels for all multispectral bands (RGBN) and multispectral capability in forward, nadir and backward

CS-6500 aerial camera system

April 29, 2013

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The CS-6500 is a highly efficient camera that offers a fast cycle time, an electronic shutter, panchromatic or color CCD sensors, interchangeable lenses and a metric-quality data set.

The Point of Convergence for Geospatial Technologies

April 29, 2013

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GeoDataPoint provides a dynamic, knowledgeable resource on cutting-edge technology, trends and best practices for professionals involved in collecting, processing and managing geospatial data for complex and converging markets.

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The 10th annual event took place April 15 - 18 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The conference brings together professionals from around the world to discover the latest advances and technologies in 3D data capture, processing and delivery.

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The May issue of POB features a How-To article on making technology investments pay off as well as a study conducted by BNP Media's Market Research team on salary and benefits.

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