Mike Anderson

Mike Anderson was the editor of POB from October, 2014, through January of 2016, bringing with him 20 years of experience in the construction trade press and 30 years of background in journalism. A past president of the Construction Writers Association, he has served in editorial positions with a number of leading construction industry publications throughout North America, including as the editor of POB’s former sister publication Site Prep.

2016 Laser Scanning Market Study: What's Up With Laser Scanning?

According to our latest market study, laser scanning has taken a foothold among surveying professionals

Mike Anderson

February 1, 2016

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Is baby growing up? Last year, we referred to the trend in laser scanning among surveying, mapping and geospatial professionals as “baby steps.”

Editor's Points: The Honor Has Been All Mine

Mike Anderson

February 1, 2016

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It just seemed like yesterday we were saying hello. And it’s time for goodbye. Well, sort of.

Editor's Points: Teamwork Never Grows Old

Mike Anderson

January 29, 2016

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Historically the definition of staunch independence, surveyors are in actuality a rather amiable and cooperative lot. Who knew?

2015 Capital Investment Study: Spending Plans Remain Optimistic

Mike Anderson

December 28, 2015

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If budget was endless, business would be easy, right? Well, business is challenging, and budgets get squeezed all the time.

Editor's Points: Surveyors Care About Their World

Mike Anderson

December 28, 2015

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While the tools and technologies of the surveying profession continually change, the profession itself is understandably tagged as forever evolving.

Editor's Points: A Little Teamwork Goes a Long Way

Mike Anderson

November 25, 2015

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Competition is good … at least that’s what we’ve all been told by folks considered much more informed if not downright expert on the subject. And, with that in mind, we’re not about to argue otherwise.

Editor's Points: We're Just Getting Started

Mike Anderson

October 26, 2015

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In our pages last month, a longtime wish for many of us here came to fruition. Most importantly, many of you shared that same wish and, in fact, encouraged us to get the POB Top 100 off the ground.

Introducing the Inaugural POB Top 100

Ladies and gentlemen, we proudly present the inaugural POB Top 100

Mike Anderson

September 29, 2015

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You asked for it … and we took up the challenge!

Editor's Points: Please, Keep Telling Us What You Want!

Mike Anderson

September 22, 2015

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In our little world here, we strive every day to ascertain just what will resonate with our audience.

Editor's Points: Don't Miss The Keynote!

Mike Anderson

August 19, 2015

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Sure, your very practical boss may have sent you to the user conference to attend as many classes and absorb as much technical information as possible.