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Surveyor Photographs Cow in the Field

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:34:00 -0400

In Stark County, Ill., John Sweet, PLS, photographs a cow while doing fieldwork.

Reichert Land Legacy

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:00:49 -0400

Licensed Michigan Surveyors George and Bradley Reichert work together in their small, family-owned surveying company.

The 2021 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Updates

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Wed, 26 May 2021 13:50:52 -0400

Three things the changing the 2021 Alta/NSPS land title survey updates.

A Heli-Good Photo From A Land Surveying Job

Tue, 18 May 2021 10:16:48 -0400

A land surveyor shares a photo from the field at Wales Airport in Wales, Alaska.

Howard Johnston, Land Surveyor and Living Legend

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Thu, 13 May 2021 12:33:00 -0400

At 92 years old, Johnston is in his land surveying prime.

Land Surveyor Shares Photo From Inside Drop Shaft

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:00:36 -0400

Land surveyor Mike Ring shares a photo from inside a drop shaft.

Cromwell Architects Engineers, Inc. Completes Hospital Expansion Laser Imaging

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:58:00 -0400

A hospital expansion project relies on the use of a handheld imaging laser to complete the project while maintaining social distancing.

A Sunset Land Survey in Cuba, New Mexico

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

A photo from the field by John A. Eby PLS, RPLS

Why Are Land Surveyors in New York Called ‘Nice Apples’?

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:20:21 -0400

New York land surveyor Christine Gayron, LS, of GdB Geospatial shares why the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS) calls their members “nice apples.”

Land Surveyors in Nevada Value Quality of Life and Individual Property Rights

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Through strategic partnerships, the Nevada Association of Land Surveyors (NALS) has been able to extend the reach of its influence across state lines.

Land Surveying Policy Points: President Trump Signs Digital Coast Act into Law

john@jmpa.us (John M. Palatiello) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

The surveying profession scored a major victory when President Trump signed S. 1069, the Digital Coast Act.

President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Has Something for Land Surveyors

john@jmpa.us (John M. Palatiello) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Included in the plan is $100 billion for workforce development, which may assist in attracting the next generation of land surveying professionals and technicians.

The Impact of the New EU Drone Regulations

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

The introduction of new standardized drone regulations across the European Union is an important step forward for the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry.

Land Surveyor Finds ‘Stooped Oak’ in Webbville, Kentucky

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400

A Kentucky-based land surveyor submits a photo of a large oak tree he found during a boundary retracement survey.

Land Surveyors Toolbox: Do You Have Pole Problems?

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:45:00 -0400

In this episode of Tommy’s Land Surveyors Toolbox, land surveyor Tommy Boatright goes through some common problems land surveyors might experience when using prism poles and GPS poles when it comes to storing and calibration.

What Does A Land Surveyor Do? These Photos Show A Lot

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500

From cows to chaotic scenes, land surveyors from around the world share photos from the field.

Are Land Surveyors Getting Soft These Days?

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0500

Land surveyor Eric. B. Gladhill thinks it’s time for surveyors to toughen up.

Surveyor’s Tools: Setting Property Corners Between Fences

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500

POB columnist and land surveyor Tommy Boatright shares a crafty method for setting property corners without hopping fences.

Ecobot joins Trimble’s GIS Partner Program

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Trimble recently announced that Ecobot has joined Trimble’s Mapping & GIS Partner Program.

Why Survey Remonumentation Is Good for Land Surveyors

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Land surveyor Emily Pierce explains why remonumenting is the physical verification that sets the land surveying apart from other professions.

How Land Surveyors, GIS Data Help Create Digital Twins

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500

By testing simulated changes in the virtual world, digital twins help developers avoid costly real-world mistakes.

New U.S. Space Policy Plans for Permanent Moon Occupancy

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Five takeaways from the recently published space policy and what it means for the future of space exploration.

Land Surveyors Should Beware of Unpaid Invoices

qj57@verizon.net (Jeffrey Turner) — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Land surveyor Jeff Turner shares why it’s important for surveyors to know of any unpaid invoices.

Four truths shaping Trimble Dimensions 2.0

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Trimble Dimensions will return in 2022 with a reimagined purpose.

Agrimensores de Puerto Rico Celebrar Historia y Tradicion

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:35:00 -0500

Carlos R. Fournier Morales, PLS, el presidente de la Asociación de Agrimensores de Puerto Rico, comparte lo que es ser un agrimensor en la Perla del Caribe.

A Land Surveyor’s Trek Through Antarctica

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0500

A land surveyor recounts his survey work at the McMurdo Station for the United States Antarctic Program.

Land Surveyors in Puerto Rico Celebrate History, Tradition

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Carlos R. Fournier Morales, PLS, president of the Puerto Rico Association of Land Surveyors, shares what it's like to be a land surveyor in the Pearl of the Caribbean.

The Adventures of Land Surveyor and Mountaineer William P. 'Bill' House

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:15:00 -0500

William P. House scaled K2, Canada's Mount Waddington, Wyoming's Devils Tower and became a legend in the land surveying community in the process.

A Land Surveying Career in Nebraska Comes With Perks

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500

The Professional Surveyors Association of Nebraska executive director answers questions about surveying careers in the state.

TinySurveyor's Big Impact On Land Surveying

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500

TinyMobileRobots is the maker of the TinySurveyor, a mobile robot that land surveyors can use for layouts and road building, equipped with GNSS integration and total station compatible.