Boundary & Topo

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 13:50:00 -0400

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

A Topographic Land Survey in Indiana

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Every day is a different challenge says land surveyor James Disanti of SPACECO, Inc.

Land Surveyors Should Use 'Off-Seasons' to Smash Common Marketing Problems

elaine@elaineball.co.uk (Elaine Ball) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Coronavirus, recession, or just the off-season? There are plenty reasons why you may be seeing a drop in inquiries or sales right now. First, you're not alone. Second, land survey firm marketing guru Elaine Ball is here to help!

Texas Land Surveying Contractor Encounters Giant Cypress

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400

Contractor Douglas King (Delta Field Services) shares a photo during fieldwork and explains why he wishes more licensed surveyors would work with qualified contractors.

Land Surveyors in Missouri Celebrate History, Tradition

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400

The establishment of the Fifth Principal Meridian's "Initial Point" is one of Missouri's most celebrated land surveying projects.

The Land Surveyor and The Carpenter: A Case of Common Sense

lucas_j@bellsouth.net (Jeffery N. Lucas, PLS, Esq.) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400

When it comes to boundary law and retracement land surveying, Weber v. Kroeger is a case of common sense, says columnist Jeffery N. Lucas, JD, PLS, Esq.

Longtime Boundary Land Surveyor Remembers How His Career Started

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Robert Boyd, Boyd & Associates Inc, still remembers making $1.25 per hour as an apprentice in the field.

Photogrammetry vs. LiDAR: Applying the Best Technology for the Job

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400

LiDAR (light detection and ranging) and traditional photogrammetry play a role in nearly all land surveying and mapping projects today.

The Moment a Scorpion Guards a Survey Monument

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:30:00 -0400

In Matilija Canyon, California, a land surveyor has a truly wild moment in the field.

Florida-Based Land Surveyors Achieve QL0 LiDAR Scan for GIS Landbase Update

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400

For the Tallahassee-Leon Geographic Information Systems Department, the elevation project was an opportunity to obtain high-accuracy survey data that would characterize its varied county landscape like never before.

Tips on Using Flagging in Boundary Surveys

qj57@verizon.net (Jeffrey Turner) — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 08:30:00 -0400

All around the world, surveyors are making their marks, highlighting them, and pointing the way for those who follow.