Fundamentals of Surveying

NJSPLS Contributes to New Land Surveying Degree at Rowan University

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

In New Jersey, the only land surveying degree program is located in the northern part of the state. That is, until now.

North Carolina A&T State University Boasts Broad-Based Land Surveying Education

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

The geomatics program at North Carolina A&T State University welcomed a record number of students in 2020.

Florida Atlantic University’s Geomatics Engineering Program Boasts Hands-On Land Surveying Education

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:11:40 -0500

Learning concepts in textbooks is one thing but applying those concepts is essential, especially for those aiming to become licensed land surveyors. That’s why each of the courses in the geomatics engineering program at Florida Atlantic University have a lab component.

Alfred State’s Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Program Offers Real-World Land Surveying Education

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

The surveying and geomatics engineering technology program at Alfred State covers everything from data collection to drones.

What it Takes to Bee a Good Land Surveyor

qj57@verizon.net (Jeffrey Turner) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:59:00 -0400

For land surveyors, interactions eventually bring us face to face with nature in unexpected ways.

How Surveyors Make the Most of Google Earth

lduffy@aproposresearch.com (Linda Duffy) — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:30:00 -0400

With global coverage combining satellite, aerial, 3D, and Street View images, Google Earth provides access to a wealth of knowledge without leaving the office.

Romans: Masters of All They Surveyed

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Surveyors have been doing their job for millennia, and the ingenuity (and accuracy) of ancient instruments is mind-boggling.

Land Surveying Courses, Photogrammetry and More at California’s Fresno State

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400

This ABET-accredited bachelor of science geomatics engineering program boasts expert faculty, industry partnerships and more to prepare students for life as geospatial professionals.

Helen Richards of Benchmark Surveys Shares Her Story

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:18:00 -0400

Helen Richards runs Benchmark Surveys. After decades in the industry, her business is becoming more of a family enterprise.

The Fine Line Between Surveying and the Law

mshacklett@twdtransworld.com (Mary E. Shacklett) — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Surveying butts up against many legal and interpretive property issues and can often find itself intersecting with the law.

2021 Salary & Benefits Study: Mean Land Surveying Salaries on the Rise

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Our new POB 2021 Salary and Benefits Report shows mean salaries are rising for survey and geospatial professionals in both government and private sectors.

A Land of Opportunity in Puerto Rico

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:18:00 -0400

The president of the Puerto Rico Institute of Land Surveyors shares why Puerto Rico is a great place to be a land surveyor once you can see the opportunities on the island.

Why Puerto Rican Surveying Talent is Valuable

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Puerto Rican land surveying professional services corporations have the ability to export their services to any part of the US and — more significantly — they have the right set of skills to provide the technical support that any project in the states and other territories may need.

Surveying Apprenticeship Program Underway in Illinois

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:26:33 -0400

Illinois surveying apprenticeship program aims to bring more technicians into the workforce.

New Mexico State University’s Land Surveying Courses Emphasize the Importance of Real World Experience

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:59:57 -0400

The four-year geomatics degree program focuses on the latest technologies used in the field and offers students flexibility in completing their educations.

Congress Organizes to Promote Reform of Design and Construction-Related Contracting

john@jmpa.us (John M. Palatiello) — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:45:00 -0400

The stature of the surveying and geospatial profession in Washington, DC was recently enhanced by the launch of a bipartisan Construction Procurement Caucus in the U.S. Congress.

The 2021 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Updates

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Wed, 26 May 2021 13:50:00 -0400

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

A Top-Notch Land Surveying Education at Nicholls State University

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:16:00 -0400

Nicholls State University geomatics students learn beyond the classroom with 30-45 hours of service learning activities.

Troy University’s Geospatial Degree Prepares Students for the Future

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:00:00 -0400

Geospatial and land surveying graduates of Troy University have options.

Before Land Surveyors, Illustrated Panoramic Maps

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Tue, 04 May 2021 10:21:29 -0400

Illustrated panoramic maps exist in a space and time before land surveying and GIS data collection became synonymous with mapmaking.

The SUNY-ESF Ranger School Offers Land Surveying Education at Its Finest

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:55:00 -0400

The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) Ranger School is a top choice for anyone looking to amplify their land surveying field skills.

How I Passed the Fundamentals of Surveying Exam

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Tips on passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam to become a surveyor in training.

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.

ABET Accredited Land Surveying Program at the University of Alaska Achorage

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

The curriculum focuses on all six disciplines of geomatics, including boundary surveying, property law, route surveying, construction surveying, mapping and geodetic science.

Land Surveyors, Dockominiums: Understanding Dockominiums for Internal Revenue Generation in the Caribbean

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:30:00 -0400

In this Unmistakable Marks column in Point of Beginning magazine, land surveyors Jack McKenna and Fitzherbert Reyes discuss the often-overlooked revenue attached to Dockominiums.

Women In GIS: The Benefits of Diversity In the Geospatial Profession

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:15:00 -0400

Women are changing the landscape of the land surveying profession and the geospatial fields, but are the odds of success stacked against them?

The First Lady of Land Surveying, Alice Fletcher

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Native American tribes came to know Alice Fletcher as the “Measuring Woman.”

Land Surveying Courses at Kennesaw State University Prepare Students for Geospatial Jobs

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The GSS program produces high caliber graduates who are trained in the theory and application of geospatial technologies.

Is Land Surveying a Man’s World?

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Land Surveyor Emily Pierce shares her experience as a woman in the land surveying profession.

Land Surveying Courses at Michigan Technological University Educates Future Geospatial Professionals

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:52:00 -0500

Michigan Technological University's geospatial engineering program allows students to choose between two different concentrations.