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Association News
Announcements, features and columns from and about the trade organizations in the geospatial profession.

ARTICLES

Labor Department Expands Davis-Bacon Act on Survey Crews

NSPS reports that the Department of Labor reversed 50 years of precedent and ruled that surveyors are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act.
May 16, 2013

NSPS reports the Department of Labor ruled that members of survey crews are subject to the construction prevailing wage law.


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JACIE Workshop to Be Held in Conjunction with ASPRS

The JACIE Team Announces its 2014 Workshop to be Held in Conjunction with the ASPRS 2014 Conference
May 10, 2013

 

The Joint Agency Commercial Imagery Evaluation (JACIE) Team Announces its 2014 Workshop to be Held in Conjunction with the ASPRS 2014 Annual Conference


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MAPPS Commends Reintroduction of "Map It Once, Use It Many Times" Act

May 1, 2013
MAPPS commended Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) for reintroducing H.R. 1604, the "Map It Once, Use It Many Times" Act on April 17.


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The Point of Convergence for Geospatial Technologies

April 29, 2013
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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MAPPS Releases Statement on 2013 GAO Report

April 10, 2013
John Palatiello, executive director of MAPPS, issued the following statement on the Government Accountability Office report "2013 Annual Report: Actions Needed to Reduce Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication and Achieve Other Financial Benefits" and testimony before Congress.
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GSLSA to Host EXPO 2013 in April

March 20, 2013

The Garden State Land Surveyors Alliance (GSLSA), a not-for-profit organization, will host EXPO 2013 on April 26 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Town & Country Inn in Keyport, N.J.


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Strength in Numbers

March 1, 2013
Few situations are more frustrating in the business world than the feeling that you’re facing a monumental challenge alone.
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International Appeal

March 1, 2013
Serving a global market presents challenges and opportunities. The key is understanding what you’re getting into before you take the leap
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MAPPS Winter Conference Announces Keynote Speaker

January 17, 2013
Congressman Joe Garcia, a democrat from Florida's 26th District, will be the keynote speaker for the MAPPS Winter Conference, held Jan. 27-31 at the Trump International Resort in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., MAPPS announced.
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Marks of Excellence

January 8, 2013
Five surveying and mapping firms and one technology developer were honored in October with the 2012 MAPPS Geospatial Products and Services Excellence Awards.
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EVENTS

MAPPS Summer Conference

7/22/13
Samoset Resort
220 Warrenton Street
Rockport, ME
United States
The MAPPS Summer Conference is a unique opportunity to network with peers, build business-to-business relationships, and engage in continuing education on management and technical issues related to running a geospatial firm. Read More

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SPAR International 2013

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.

THE MAGAZINE

POB

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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.

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