New Technology - Surveying Articles - Land Surveyors United - Global Surveying Community2024-03-29T12:06:53Zhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/feed/category/New+TechnologyWriting a Legal Description as a Professional Land Surveyor (Including Checklist)https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/writing-a-legal-description-professional-land-surveyor-checklist2023-12-22T19:11:24.000Z2023-12-22T19:11:24.000ZRichard Petteyhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/RichardPettey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12332933884?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:24pt;"><strong>The Vital Role of Accurate and Concise Legal Descriptions for Land Surveyors</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">For professional <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors">land surveyors</a>, crafting accurate and concise legal descriptions is a fundamental aspect of their work. These descriptions serve as the cornerstone of property boundaries, providing legal clarity and certainty to property owners, real estate transactions, and land disputes. Ensuring these descriptions are precise is not only an essential skill but also a legal requirement.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">To help both seasoned and novice surveyors in this critical aspect of their profession, we introduce a comprehensive resource: "Writing a Legal Description as a Professional Land Surveyor." In this article, we'll delve into the importance of writing accurate and concise legal descriptions, the reasons for their significance, and the specific elements that often pose challenges for new surveyors.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>The Significance of Accurate and Concise Legal Descriptions</strong></span></p><ol><li><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Legal Certainty: Accurate legal descriptions are crucial for establishing clear and unambiguous property boundaries. These descriptions are used to resolve disputes, support property transactions, and provide a foundation for legal documents like deeds and land titles. Any ambiguity or error in the description can lead to costly litigation and confusion.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Property Rights: Legal descriptions are vital for protecting property rights. They define the exact location, size, and shape of a parcel of land. Without a precise legal description, property owners may find themselves encroaching on their neighbor's land or losing valuable acreage.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Real Estate Transactions: Real estate transactions heavily rely on accurate legal descriptions. Buyers and sellers need assurance that the property boundaries align with what is described in the documents. A flawed legal description can jeopardize the sale or lead to complications in the future.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Adverse Possession: An improperly written legal description can open the door to adverse possession claims, where someone may gain ownership rights to a piece of land through continuous occupation. Land surveyors must ensure that legal descriptions accurately reflect the true boundaries to prevent such claims.</span></p></li></ol><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Common Challenges in Writing Legal Descriptions</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">New surveyors often face difficulties when crafting legal descriptions due to their complexity. Here are some common challenges:</span></p><ol><li><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Metes and Bounds vs. Lot and Block: Surveyors must be adept at working with different systems of land description, such as metes and bounds (describing a property's boundaries with compass directions and distances) and lot and block (commonly used in subdivisions).</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Precision in Measurements: Ensuring the accuracy of measurements is critical. Miscalculations can lead to significant discrepancies in property boundaries.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Natural Monuments: Descriptions often reference natural features like rivers, trees, or rocks. Surveyors must accurately identify and describe these landmarks, as they are essential for locating boundaries.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Bearing and Distance Calls: Understanding how to interpret bearing and distance calls is vital. Errors in azimuth angles or distances can result in property disputes.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Reconciliation of Overlaps and Gaps: Surveyors must carefully reconcile overlaps and gaps between adjoining properties. Failure to do so can create confusion and disputes.</span></p></li></ol><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Introducing "Writing a Legal Description as a Professional Land Surveyor"</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">To assist surveyors in overcoming these challenges and producing accurate legal descriptions, we recommend using our comprehensive resource, "Writing a Legal Description as a Professional Land Surveyor." This checklist outlines the step-by-step process for crafting the best legal descriptions, covering topics such as:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Choosing the appropriate land description system</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Conducting precise measurements and calculations</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Identifying and describing natural monuments accurately</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Navigating bearing and distance calls effectively</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Resolving overlaps and gaps</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Documenting the legal description in a clear and concise manner</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Downloads, Tools and Conclusion</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Accurate and concise legal descriptions are the bedrock of property rights, real estate transactions, and legal clarity in land surveying. As a professional land surveyor, mastering the art of crafting precise legal descriptions is not optional; it's essential for the success and integrity of your work. With the help of "Writing a Legal Description as a Professional Land Surveyor," you can ensure that your descriptions are error-free, protecting the rights of property owners and maintaining the integrity of your profession.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12332933678,original{{/staticFileLink}}">Download Checklist for Writing a Legal Description as a Professional Land Surveyor - Land Surveyors United.pdf</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/viewer?url={{#staticFileLink}}12332933678,original{{/staticFileLink}}&embedded=true" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0"></iframe></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>A New Legal Descriptions Writer Tools to Try (built by Land Surveyors Community)</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsuniteddocs.on.drv.tw/membertools/toools/legaldescriptions.html" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12332934301,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12332934301?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Checklist for Writing a Legal Description</strong></span></p><h1 id="gathering-information">Gathering Information</h1><p>[ ] Obtain all relevant survey data, including field notes, maps, and records.</p><ul><li>Collect all field notes, maps, and records related to the property survey.</li><li>Ensure that the survey data is accurate and up to date before proceeding.</li></ul><p>[ ] Review any applicable title documents, deeds, or previous legal descriptions.</p><ul><li>Examine any title documents, deeds, or previous legal descriptions associated with the property.</li><li>Understand the legal framework and any restrictions or easements that may exist.</li></ul><p>[ ] Consult with relevant stakeholders, such as property owners or attorneys.</p><ul><li>Engage with property owners or attorneys to clarify any legal or boundary issues.</li><li>Discuss any specific requirements or constraints for the legal description.</li></ul><p>[ ] Conduct a site visit to physically observe and measure the property boundaries</p><ul><li>Visit the property to visually inspect and measure the boundaries.</li><li>Use appropriate surveying equipment to accurately determine the property boundaries.</li></ul><h1 id="identifying-the-property">Identifying the Property</h1><p>[ ] Research and gather any historical or cultural information that may be relevant to the property</p><ul><li>Conduct research on the property's history and cultural significance.</li><li>Consider any historical or cultural factors that may impact the legal description.</li></ul><p>[ ] Determine the accurate and precise boundaries of the property.</p><ul><li>Review all available property records, including surveys, deeds, and legal documents.</li><li>Research any relevant boundary disputes or discrepancies.</li><li>Use surveying tools and techniques, such as measuring tapes and theodolites, to establish the exact boundaries.</li></ul><p>[ ] Review any relevant zoning or land use regulations that may impact the legal description</p><ul><li>Review zoning and land use regulations applicable to the property.</li><li>Take into account any restrictions or requirements that may affect the legal description.</li></ul><p>[ ] Identify any natural or man-made features that define the property lines.</p><ul><li>Inspect the property for natural features like rivers, streams, or hills that may serve as boundary markers.</li><li>Identify man-made features such as fences, walls, or roads that indicate property boundaries.</li><li>Use aerial imagery or topographic maps to identify additional features that may define the property lines.</li></ul><p>[ ] Use proper surveying techniques to establish the property corners.</p><ul><li>Use triangulation or traverse methods to accurately determine the property corners.</li><li>Set up surveying equipment, such as total stations or GPS receivers, at each corner point.</li><li>Measure the angles and distances between the corners to establish the precise boundaries.</li></ul><p>[ ] Interview neighboring property owners or occupants to gather additional information about the property boundaries</p><ul><li>Speak to neighboring property owners or occupants to gather insights on the property boundaries.</li><li>Consider any shared boundaries or potential conflicts that may arise.</li></ul><h1 id="writing-the-legal-description">Writing the Legal Description</h1><p>[ ] Consult with local government agencies or departments to obtain any additional information or records related to the property</p><ul><li>Reach out to local government agencies or departments for additional information.</li><li>Obtain any relevant records or documents that may assist in creating the legal description.</li></ul><p>[ ] Conduct a thorough research of the property's history, including previous surveys, deeds, and any relevant legal documents</p><ul><li>Review previous surveys, deeds, and legal documents related to the property</li><li>Look for any recorded easements or restrictions on the property</li><li>Examine any previous survey maps or plats</li></ul><p>[ ] Visit the property in person and visually inspect the boundaries, noting any physical markers or markers that may have been set by previous surveys</p><ul><li>Physically visit the property</li><li>Inspect the boundaries of the property</li><li>Look for any physical markers, such as boundary stones, fences, or walls</li><li>Identify any markers set by previous surveys</li></ul><p>[ ] Begin the legal description with a clear and concise preamble.</p><p>[ ] Include the name of the county and state where the property is located.</p><p>[ ] Utilize advanced surveying equipment such as GPS, total stations, or laser scanners to collect precise measurements and data about the property's boundaries</p><ul><li>Use GPS equipment to collect precise location data</li><li>Employ total stations or laser scanners to measure distances and angles</li><li>Record the collected measurements and data for further analysis</li></ul><p>[ ] Consult with neighboring property owners or local authorities to gather additional information or resolve any discrepancies in property boundaries</p><ul><li>Communicate with neighboring property owners to gather information about shared boundaries</li><li>Consult with local authorities, such as county or municipal offices, for any available records or information</li><li>Resolve any discrepancies or conflicts in property boundaries through communication and collaboration</li></ul><p>[ ] State the purpose of the legal description, such as for a specific transaction or boundary determination.</p><p>[ ] Write a description of the property's boundaries using metes and bounds, lot and block, or other appropriate methods.</p><p>[ ] Consider any legal restrictions or easements that may affect the property's boundaries, such as right-of-ways or conservation easements</p><ul><li>Identify any legal restrictions or easements that may impact the property</li><li>Review relevant legal documents or agreements</li><li>Take into account any right-of-ways or conservation easements that may affect the property's boundaries</li></ul><p>[ ] Use accurate measurements and bearings to describe the property lines.</p><p>[ ] Take into account any changes or alterations to the property since the last survey, such as new construction or land improvements</p><ul><li>Assess any changes or alterations made to the property since the last survey</li><li>Consider new constructions, demolitions, or land improvements</li><li>Take note of any changes in land use or structures that may impact the property's boundaries</li></ul><p>[ ] Include any necessary references to adjacent properties or landmarks.</p><p>[ ] Indicate the total acreage or square footage of the property, if applicable.</p><h1 id="language-and-formatting">Language and Formatting</h1><p>[ ] Use precise and unambiguous language to avoid any confusion or misinterpretation.</p><p>[ ] Ensure that the legal description is written in a clear and concise manner.</p><p>[ ] Follow the standard formatting guidelines for legal descriptions, including proper punctuation and capitalization.</p><p>[ ] Include any necessary legal terms or phrases as required by local jurisdiction.</p><h1 id="review-and-verification">Review and Verification</h1><p>[ ] Proofread the legal description for any errors or inconsistencies.</p><p>[ ] Verify that the legal description matches the survey data and other relevant documents.</p><p>[ ] Seek input or review from other licensed surveyors or legal professionals if needed.</p><p>[ ] Make any necessary revisions or corrections before finalizing the legal description.</p><h1 id="certification-and-recording">Certification and Recording</h1><p>[ ] Sign and seal the legal description as required by local regulations.</p><ul><li>Use your official stamp or seal to sign the legal description.</li><li>Ensure the signature and seal are clear and legible.</li><li>Follow any guidelines or requirements set by the local regulations for signing and sealing documents.</li></ul><p>[ ] Include your professional land surveyor license number and contact information.</p><ul><li>Write your professional land surveyor license number on the legal description.</li><li>Include your full name, professional address, phone number, and email address as contact information.</li><li>Ensure the license number and contact information are clearly visible and easy to read.</li></ul><p>[ ] Provide any additional documentation or exhibits as required by the specific jurisdiction.</p><ul><li>Attach any additional documents or exhibits that are necessary to support or clarify the legal description.</li><li>Ensure the documents are organized and labeled correctly.</li><li>Follow any specific requirements or guidelines set by the jurisdiction for including additional documentation.</li></ul><p>[ ] Submit the legal description to the appropriate authorities for recording or filing.</p><ul><li>Prepare the necessary copies of the legal description.</li><li>Contact the appropriate authorities to determine the submission process and requirements.</li><li>Submit the copies of the legal description to the authorities along with any required forms or fees.</li></ul><h1 id="documentation-and-archiving">Documentation and Archiving</h1><p>[ ] Keep a copy of the final legal description for your records.</p><ul><li>Make a digital copy of the final legal description and save it in a designated folder on your computer.</li><li>Print a physical copy of the final legal description and file it in a labeled folder or binder for easy reference.</li></ul><p>[ ] Maintain all supporting documentation, such as field notes and maps, in an organized manner.</p><ul><li>Scan any field notes or maps related to the legal description and save them in the same designated folder on your computer.</li><li>Keep physical copies of field notes and maps in a separate labeled folder or binder for physical reference.</li></ul><p>[ ] Store the legal description and associated documents in a secure and accessible location.</p><ul><li>Consider using a cloud storage service to securely store the digital copies of the legal description and associated documents.</li><li>If using physical copies, store them in a locked cabinet or safe to ensure their security.</li></ul><p>[ ] Update any relevant databases or record-keeping systems with the new legal description information.</p><ul><li>Access the relevant databases or record-keeping systems and locate the entry corresponding to the previous legal description.</li><li>Update the entry with the new legal description information, ensuring accuracy and consistency with other records.</li></ul><p>[ ] Note: This checklist serves as a general guide and may need to be modified based on specific project requirements, local laws, or professional guidelines.</p></div>A Comprehensive Guide to Land Surveys: Uncovering the Different Types and Their Real-World Applicationshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/a-comprehensive-guide-to-land-surveys-uncovering-the-different-ty2023-07-30T18:58:55.000Z2023-07-30T18:58:55.000Z⚡Survenator⌁https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Survenator<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12164558465?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=384"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land surveys are vital tools utilized by professional land surveyors to accurately measure and map various aspects of a property. These surveys serve distinct purposes, tailored to the specific requirements of different projects and scenarios. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the different types of land surveys, shedding light on their unique characteristics and real-world applications. <br /></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">We have been addressing <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/30-most-common-questions-ask-to-land-surveyors">30 Most Common Questions Ask to Land Surveyors</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;">This is Number 27. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>What are the different types of land surveys?</strong></span></p>
<h3><span style="font-size:24pt;">Types of Land Surveys:</span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Boundary Survey:</strong></span> The boundary survey is one of the most common types of land surveys. It is conducted to precisely establish and mark the boundaries of a property. The surveyor identifies property corners and measures the property lines, often placing physical markers or monuments at the corners. Boundary surveys are essential for property transactions, resolving boundary disputes with neighbors, and understanding the extent of land ownership.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Example: When a homeowner plans to install a fence, they may request a boundary survey to ensure they do not encroach onto their neighbor's property and that their fence aligns with the legal boundaries.</em></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>T</strong><strong><span>opographic Survey</span>:</strong></span> A topographic survey focuses on capturing detailed information about the natural and man-made features of a specific area of land. Surveyors use elevation data to create contour lines, indicating changes in the land's terrain. Topographic surveys are vital for site planning, engineering projects, and environmental assessments.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Example: Before constructing a new housing development, a topographic survey is conducted to identify slopes, drainage patterns, and potential building sites.</em></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>ALTA/NSPS Survey:</strong> </span>The ALTA/NSPS survey is a comprehensive survey adhering to the standards set by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). It provides in-depth information about property boundaries, easements, encroachments, and other critical details required for commercial real estate transactions.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Example: When a corporation purchases a large commercial property, an ALTA/NSPS survey is conducted to ensure all potential risks and encumbrances are disclosed, protecting their investment.</em></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Subdivision Survey:</strong></span> A subdivision survey is performed when a large parcel of land is divided into smaller lots or parcels. The surveyor establishes new boundaries, identifies streets, and ensures compliance with local zoning and subdivision regulations.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Example: When a developer plans to create a new residential neighborhood, a subdivision survey is essential to create individual lots and lay out the infrastructure.</em></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Flood Elevation Survey:</strong></span> A flood elevation survey determines the elevation of a property relative to designated flood zones. This survey helps property owners assess flood risks and determine insurance requirements.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Example: A homeowner in a flood-prone area may need a flood elevation survey to understand the potential impact of flooding on their property and obtain appropriate insurance coverage.</em></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Construction Survey/Layout:</strong> </span>Construction surveys, also known as layout surveys, involve setting up precise locations of structures, utilities, roads, and other elements on the construction site as per the construction plans. This ensures that the design is accurately implemented during construction.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Example: During the construction of a new building, a construction survey is conducted to mark the positions of the foundation, walls, and utilities before construction begins.</em></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Aerial Survey:</strong></span> Aerial surveys are conducted using drones or aircraft equipped with remote sensing technology to capture high-resolution images and data of large areas of land. These surveys are useful for mapping large territories, assessing vegetation health, and monitoring environmental changes.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Example: A government agency may conduct an aerial survey to monitor forest cover and detect potential areas affected by wildfires or deforestation.</em></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In summary, land surveys are fundamental instruments for a wide range of land-related endeavors, encompassing property transactions, real estate development, infrastructure planning, and environmental assessment. Each type of survey serves a specific function, providing essential data and insights for informed decision-making. Understanding the diversity of land surveys empowers property owners, developers, and professionals to select the most appropriate survey for their specific needs, guaranteeing precise and reliable results in land-related projects. By collaborating with licensed land surveyors and leveraging their expertise, individuals and organizations can ensure their projects are built on a solid foundation of accurate survey data, compliance with regulations, and preservation of property rights.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Learn all of the 30 most common questions asked to land surveyors by the general public, here:</span></p>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/30-most-common-questions-ask-to-land-surveyors"><span style="font-size:18pt;">30 Most Common Questions Ask to Land Surveyors</span></a></h3></div>Land Surveyors' Vital Role in Construction Layout: Expert Insights and Guidancehttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveyors-vital-role-in-construction-layout-expert-insights-2023-07-07T17:36:06.000Z2023-07-07T17:36:06.000Z⚡Survenator⌁https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Survenator<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12131615472?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">As a global community of Land Surveyors, it is our responsibility to collectively educate the public regarding the importance of Land Surveyors to society. This article answers <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/30-most-common-questions-ask-to-land-surveyors" target="_blank">just one of the most common questions asked by the public to Land Surveyors</a>. Let's jump in.<br /></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>#28: Can land surveyors help with construction layout?</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">This is number 28 of the <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/30-most-common-questions-ask-to-land-surveyors" target="_blank">most common questions asked to Land Surveyors</a> by the general public. Visit this post for all 30 questions.</span></p>
<h3 class="entry-title" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/30-most-common-questions-ask-to-land-surveyors">30 Most Common Questions Ask to Land Surveyors</a></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Discover the indispensable contribution of land surveyors in <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/constructionsurveying" target="_blank">construction layout</a>, where precision and accuracy are paramount. This article explores the vital role of land surveyors in construction projects, shedding light on their expertise in ensuring accurate placement and alignment of structures. As you delve into this topic, we invite you to refer to our comprehensive guide, "<a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/30-most-common-questions-ask-to-land-surveyors" target="_blank">Unveiling the 30 Most Common Questions Posed to Land Surveyors,</a>" which covers a wide range of inquiries related to the field. Additionally, gain a deeper understanding of the profession's significance in land development projects by exploring our post titled "<a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/the-crucial-role-of-land-surveyors-in-land-development-projects" target="_blank">The Crucial Role of Land Surveyors in Land Development Projects.</a>" We also <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpnDCciO8LYWr3WrEuQOngpio3ovy6FJOfAKT8z32nKslhaQ/viewform?embedded=true" target="_blank">encourage community members to share their local perspectives</a> on each of the 30 common questions, fostering a diverse and engaging discussion within our global community.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Unraveling the Importance of Land Surveyors in <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/almanac/construction-staking" target="_blank">Construction Layout</a>:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Unlocking the secrets behind successful construction layout, land surveyors emerge as instrumental figures collaborating closely with architects, engineers, and contractors. Their expert guidance and meticulous attention to detail guarantee precise implementation of design plans, aligning every element to perfection.Working closely with these professionals, land surveyors bring their extensive training, advanced equipment, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure that design plans are executed with unparalleled precision, resulting in the flawless alignment of every element within the construction project. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land surveyors act as the bridge between the design and construction phases, translating the vision of architects and engineers into tangible and accurate on-site realities. They possess a deep understanding of the nuances involved in turning two-dimensional plans into three-dimensional structures. Through their comprehensive grasp of surveying principles, land surveyors are able to navigate the intricacies of site-specific conditions, enabling them to determine optimal positioning and alignment of structures. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Collaborating closely with architects, land surveyors provide valuable insights during the initial planning stages. They bring their knowledge of site topography, including elevation changes, natural features, and potential obstacles, to the table. By combining this information with the design plans, they contribute to informed decision-making regarding site suitability and layout feasibility. This collaboration ensures that the construction project is tailored to the unique characteristics of the land, maximizing its potential while addressing any challenges that may arise. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">During the construction process, land surveyors become the custodians of accuracy and precision. Armed with advanced surveying equipment, such as total stations, GPS receivers, and laser scanners, they meticulously establish control points on the site. These control points serve as reference markers for positioning critical components like foundations, walls, columns, and utilities. By precisely marking these points, land surveyors ensure that construction teams have a reliable guide for implementing the design plans flawlessly, minimizing errors, and maintaining strict adherence to specifications. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Moreover, <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors">land surveyors</a>play a vital role in quality control throughout the construction phase. They diligently monitor the work in progress, cross-referencing it against the design plans to identify any deviations or discrepancies. Their keen eye for detail allows them to catch and rectify potential issues before they escalate, ensuring that the construction proceeds according to the intended specifications. By conducting regular checks and verifications, land surveyors act as guardians of quality, promoting the highest standards in construction layout.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Interpreting Design Plans with Unrivaled Expertise:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"> Land surveyors excel in interpreting architectural and engineering design plans, effectively translating them into practical instructions for construction teams. Through careful analysis, these professionals gain a comprehensive understanding of the layout, dimensions, and positional requirements of structures within the project site.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Establishing Control Points with Utmost Precision:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"> A primary responsibility of land surveyors in construction layout involves establishing control points throughout the site. These meticulously placed markers serve as reference points, enabling accurate location determination for critical components such as foundations, walls, columns, and utilities. Leveraging cutting-edge surveying equipment and techniques, surveyors expertly mark control points, ensuring seamless alignment with the design plans.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Verification and Quality Control: Ensuring Flawless Execution:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"> Land surveyors maintain an unwavering commitment to verifying the placement and alignment of structures throughout the construction process. Their meticulous checks of dimensions, levels, and positions against approved plans guarantee compliance with regulations, design specifications, and stringent safety standards. By performing ongoing verification, surveyors swiftly identify and rectify any discrepancies or deviations that may arise during construction, ensuring flawless execution.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Monitoring Earthwork and Grading: Creating a Solid Foundation:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"> Land surveyors also play a critical role in earthwork and grading activities during construction. Through detailed assessments of existing terrain, elevation, and contours, these professionals provide essential guidance to contractors regarding proper excavation, filling, and grading. By accurately accounting for the site's topography, surveyors establish a robust foundation for the construction process.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>As-Built Documentation: Ensuring Accurate Record-Keeping:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"> Upon completion of a construction project, land surveyors conduct meticulous as-built surveys, documenting the final positions, dimensions, and layout of the structures. These surveys serve as a crucial reference for future maintenance, renovations, or expansions. By capturing the as-built conditions with unparalleled accuracy, surveyors provide essential records that facilitate ongoing asset management and guarantee the precision of property records.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>So, can land surveyors help with construction layout?</strong></span><br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In the realm of construction layout, land surveyors play an indispensable role in ensuring flawless execution, precise alignment, and regulatory compliance. Their expertise in interpreting plans, establishing control points, verifying construction progress, and meticulously documenting as-built conditions is paramount for achieving impeccable and compliant construction outcomes. As you delve deeper into this subject, we encourage you to explore our comprehensive guide, "<a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/30-most-common-questions-ask-to-land-surveyors" target="_blank">Unveiling the 30 Most Common Questions Posed to Land Surveyors</a>," for a broader understanding of the multifaceted field of land surveying. Gain further insights into the professional status and wider contributions of land surveyors by exploring our informative post titled "The Crucial Role of Land Surveyors in Land Development Projects." We warmly invite community members to contribute their local perspectives on each of the 30 common questions, fostering an engaging and diverse discussion that enriches our collective understanding of land surveying practices. Expand your knowledge, empower your decision-making, and uncover the crucial role of land surveyors in construction layout through our comprehensive resources. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land development projects require careful planning, precise measurements, and accurate information to ensure successful outcomes. In this article, we will explore the essential role of land surveyors in land development projects. If you're new to the world of land surveying or seeking a deeper understanding of the profession, we recommend referring to our original article, "30 Most Common Questions Asked to Land Surveyors," which covers a comprehensive range of inquiries related to the field. Additionally, if you're curious about the licensing requirements and professional status of land surveyors, be sure to check out our post titled "Are Land Surveyors Licensed Professionals?"</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;">#29 What is the role of a land surveyor in land development projects?</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>The Role of Land Surveyors in Land Development Projects:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">Land surveyors play a pivotal role in land development projects by providing crucial data and expertise that form the foundation for informed decision-making, compliance with regulations, and the overall success of the endeavor. Their involvement begins at the earliest stages of the project and continues throughout its lifecycle.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Initial Assessment and Feasibility Studies:</strong> At the outset of a land development project, land surveyors are often involved in conducting initial assessments and feasibility studies. They analyze the physical characteristics of the land, such as its topography, soil composition, and drainage patterns, to determine its suitability for the proposed development. By collecting and interpreting this vital data, surveyors enable developers and stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding project viability and potential challenges.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Boundary Determination and Legal Considerations:</strong> Accurate determination of property boundaries is crucial in land development projects. Land surveyors employ their expertise and specialized equipment to precisely define the boundaries of the land, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and preventing encroachments or disputes with neighboring properties. This information forms the basis for land acquisition, subdivision, and the establishment of easements, contributing to the smooth progression of the project.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Topographic Surveys and Site Planning:</strong> To optimize land use and design, land surveyors conduct topographic surveys. These surveys provide detailed information about the natural and man-made features of the site, including contours, existing structures, trees, water bodies, and utilities. By mapping these elements accurately, surveyors assist in the creation of site plans, helping architects, engineers, and other professionals develop designs that maximize the land's potential while adhering to zoning regulations and environmental considerations.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=construction+layout" target="_blank">Construction Layout</a> and Quality Control:</strong> During the construction phase, land surveyors play a crucial role in ensuring that structures are built in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. They establish control points and benchmarks, precisely marking the locations where foundations, structures, utilities, and other elements should be constructed. Through ongoing monitoring and verification, surveyors ensure that the project aligns with design intent, specifications, and regulatory requirements, minimizing errors and deviations that could impact safety or functionality.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In the realm of land development projects, land surveyors play a critical role in providing accurate measurements, valuable data, and expertise that ensure the success and compliance of the endeavor. Their involvement spans from the initial assessment and feasibility studies to boundary determination, topographic surveys, construction layout, and as-built documentation. By referring back to our original article, "<a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/30-most-common-questions-ask-to-land-surveyors" target="_blank">30 Most Common Questions Asked to Land Surveyors</a>," you can gain further insights into the broader scope of land surveying. Additionally, our post on "<a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/are-land-surveyors-licensed-professionals-understanding-surveyors" target="_blank">Are Land Surveyors Licensed Professionals?</a>" sheds light on the licensing requirements and professional status of these indispensable individuals. Through their unwavering dedication and precision, land surveyors contribute to the responsible and sustainable development of our physical environment.</span></p></div>Building Connections in the Land Surveying Industry: Encouraging Active Participation in Eventshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/building-connections-in-the-land-surveying-industry-encouraging-a2023-07-04T23:27:33.000Z2023-07-04T23:27:33.000Z⚡Survenator⌁https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Survenator<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12130525287?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">As members of the Land Surveyors United community, we understand the importance of collaboration and networking in our industry. By actively participating in local surveying events, we not only expand our knowledge and skills but also foster meaningful connections <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors" target="_blank">with fellow professionals</a>. In this article, we will explore the benefits of event participation, share tips for increasing attendance, and highlight the exciting features available on the Land Surveyors United platform.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The <strong>Land Surveyors United community</strong> thrives on the collective knowledge and expertise of its members. By sharing your upcoming <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/events" target="_blank">local land surveyor events on the community's events calendar</a>, you have the opportunity to reach a wider audience and engage with fellow professionals who might be interested in attending. Whether it's a workshop, conference, or training session, your event can have a significant impact on the growth of our industry.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">State board representatives play a crucial role in shaping the land surveying landscape within their respective regions. By regularly listing your events on Land Surveyors United, you ensure that surveyors from your location are aware of important gatherings and can actively participate. By fostering collaboration and engagement between state boards and the Land Surveyors United community, we can drive progress and advance the profession as a whole.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In today's digital age, virtual events have become increasingly popular and convenient. One of the exciting features offered by Land Surveyors United is the ability to<a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/chat" target="_blank">add a virtual streaming component</a> to any land surveying event. This means that organizations hosting events can instantly link their virtual components to the event page for free, allowing those who cannot attend in person to participate remotely. Embracing virtual streaming not only increases accessibility but also enhances the overall event experience. Just <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/contact" target="_blank">get in touch with us</a> a couple of days before the event and we will set you up.<br />
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">a) <strong>Plan in Advance:</strong> Give attendees ample time to make arrangements and mark their calendars by announcing events well in advance.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">b) <strong>Engaging Topics:</strong> Choose topics and themes that are relevant, thought-provoking, and address current industry challenges.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">c) <strong>Promote on Social Media:</strong> Leverage the power of social media platforms to spread the word about your event and engage with potential attendees.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">d) <strong>Collaborate with Partners:</strong> Join forces with other organizations, industry associations, or academic institutions to expand your event's reach and attract a diverse audience.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">e) <strong>Offer Continuing Education Credits:</strong> Many land surveyors require continuing education to maintain their professional licenses. By offering relevant credits, you can attract professionals seeking to fulfill their educational requirements.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">f) <strong>Guest Speakers and Keynotes:</strong> Invite influential speakers and thought leaders who can share valuable insights and inspire attendees.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">g) <strong>Networking Opportunities:</strong> Designate specific time slots or activities during the event to facilitate networking and relationship-building among participants.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">h) <strong>Provide Practical Takeaways:</strong> Ensure that attendees leave the event with actionable knowledge, practical tools, or new skills they can apply in their professional lives.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">i) <strong>Collect Feedback:</strong> Encourage attendees to provide feedback on the event, which will help you improve future gatherings and meet their expectations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">j) <strong>Foster Community Engagement:</strong> Encourage attendees to actively participate in discussions, Q&A sessions, and online forums before, during, and after the event to keep the conversation going.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">By implementing these tips, we can create vibrant and engaging land surveyor events that promote collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth within our industry.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In conclusion, active participation in land surveyor events is vital for building connections, expanding knowledge, and fostering growth within the profession. Land Surveyors United provides a powerful platform for sharing events, networking, and embracing virtual streaming components. Let's come together, share our upcoming events, and actively participate in the events organized by our state board representatives. By doing so, we will create a strong and vibrant community that drives progress in the land surveying industry.</span></p></div>How accurate are land survey measurements?https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/how-accurate-are-land-survey-measurements2023-04-03T17:08:36.000Z2023-04-03T17:08:36.000ZJustin Farrowhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11019837900?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">I get the same question a lot. <em>"Why can't I just survey my land with my phone? It has GPS in it."</em> The truth is while smartphones are convenient and useful for many tasks, they are <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>not suitable for professional land surveying</em></span>. To ensure accurate and reliable results, it is important to use specialized equipment and software designed for accuracy and precision, and to follow established standards and procedures. There are several reasons for this: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Limited GPS accuracy:</strong> The GPS in a smartphone is generally accurate to within a few meters, which is not sufficient for precise land surveying. Professional land surveying equipment, such as survey-grade GPS receivers, can provide accuracy to within a few centimeters. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Interference and signal loss:</strong> GPS signals can be affected by various factors, such as atmospheric conditions, nearby buildings or trees, and even the user's body. This can result in signal loss or interference, which can significantly affect the accuracy of the measurements. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Inadequate data recording:</strong> While smartphones can record GPS coordinates, they lack the advanced data recording and management features required for professional land surveying. Surveyors use specialized software and equipment to record and manage complex data sets, and to perform calculations and analysis. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Legal requirements:</strong> In many jurisdictions, land surveys are subject to legal requirements and standards that must be met for the survey to be recognized and accepted. Using a smartphone to survey land may not meet these requirements, which could lead to legal and financial consequences.</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;">How accurate are land survey measurements?</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11019838452,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11019838452,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="how accurate is a land survey?" width="40%" /></a>Land survey measurements can be highly accurate, depending on the techniques and tools used in the surveying process. The accuracy of land survey measurements is usually measured in terms of the precision and accuracy of the measurements taken.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Precision</em> refers to the consistency of the measurements, while accuracy refers to how closely the measurements match the true values. A high level of precision means that the measurements are very similar to each other, even if they may not be exactly accurate. On the other hand, high accuracy means that the measurements are very close to the true values.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Different types of land surveys may require different levels of accuracy. For example, a boundary survey may require higher accuracy than a topographic survey. The accuracy of land survey measurements can also be affected by various factors, such as weather conditions, the terrain, and the quality of the surveying equipment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">To ensure the highest level of accuracy, professional land surveyors follow established standards and procedures, and use advanced equipment such as GPS and laser technology. They also undergo extensive training and education to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct accurate land surveys.</span></p>
<h2>What is the difference between Accuracy and Precision in land surveying?</h2>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Accuracy and precision are two important concepts in land surveying that refer to different aspects of measurement. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><a href="#"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11019838299,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="how accurate is a land survey?" /></a>Accuracy</strong> refers to how closely a measured value corresponds to the true or actual value of a particular feature or point on the earth's surface. In other words, it is the degree of conformity between the measured value and the actual value. Accuracy is important in land surveying because it ensures that the data collected is reliable and useful for decision-making processes. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Precision</strong>, on the other hand, refers to the level of consistency and reproducibility of the measurements. It is the degree to which repeated measurements of the same feature or point on the earth's surface produce the same result. Precision is important in land surveying because it ensures that the data collected is consistent and can be relied upon for comparison and analysis. To put it simply, accuracy is about how close a measurement is to the true value, while precision is about how close multiple measurements are to each other. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In land surveying, both accuracy and precision are critical for producing reliable data. High accuracy ensures that the measurements are as close to the true value as possible, while high precision ensures that the measurements are consistent and reproducible.</span></p>
<p> </p></div>Importance of Point Cloud to BIM Modeling Serviceshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/importance-of-point-cloud-to-bim-modeling-services2023-03-17T07:13:05.000Z2023-03-17T07:13:05.000ZHitech CADD Serviceshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/HitechCADD<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10998847668?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><blockquote><strong>Point Cloud to BIM modeling services make it possible for AEC surveying companies to base their designs on actual as-built dimensions and conditions of a site or structure, as contained in 3D models which have been digitally reconstructed from laser scan data. This ensures a high rate of success in designing for renovation or retrofit projects.</strong></blockquote><p>AEC surveying companies often struggle in renovation or retrofit projects lacking proper documentation. In culturally sensitive projects, quite often, missing or damaged structures need to be reconstructed and their signature architecture restored, without detailed plans to go by. Point cloud data obtained from laser scans and photogrammetry go a long way in bridging the information gap when the data is properly converted to 3D BIM models.</p><p>Survey firms employ technically proficient service providers to <a href="https://www.hitechcaddservices.com/bim/support/point-cloud-to-bim/?utm_source=landsurveyorsunited&utm_medium=HQ-article&utm_campaign=referral" target="_blank">convert point cloud to Revit models</a>. They help surveying companies detect the actual measurements of hard to reach or concealed structural elements.</p><h2>What is Point cloud to BIM modeling?</h2><p>Point Cloud to BIM is a process of converting millions of scanned data point clouds into a 3D model. As the 3D Revit Scan to BIM model process is information-rich, surveyors can easily extract detailed as-built dimensions of any structural element. This helps in better designing, clash coordination, and generating precise quantity take-offs (QTO) or Bill of materials (BOQ).</p><p>Point cloud to BIM modeling services also helps in reliable project monitoring and audits for the renovation of old buildings. Their 3D models help in 3D visualization, animation, and quality inspection of projects.</p><h3>Why do AEC surveying companies need point cloud to bim modeling?</h3><p>Major AEC companies today use point cloud to BIM modeling because it helps them to:</p><ul><li><strong>Digitize and visualize drawings</strong>: Point cloud to BIM helps to convert scans into information-rich 3D models. This makes 360-degree visualization of renovation projects bringing greater project clarity. <br /> </li><li><strong>Execute construction projects successfully</strong>: High-definition point cloud to BIM solutions enables project stakeholders to build smart 3D Revit models relying on point-cloud data. All elements, including beams, columns, fixtures, pipes, and more, can be modeled accurately for retrofitting, replacement, or maintenance. Accurate 2D drawings derived from point cloud scans help in successful project execution in the field. <br /> </li><li><strong>Render historical structures accurately</strong>: Conventional 2D plans of historical or heritage buildings are often inaccurate or missing. Renovating such structures proves to be tough due to the lack of construction documents, as-built drawings, or paperwork. Point Cloud to 3D as-built models offers an ideal solution to address this challenge. <br /> Drawings extracted from these 3D models provide accurate records of changes in the pre-construction stages. They also help in the proper visualization of the project. This approach makes it easier for construction personnel to identify and resolve issues related to deviations from the original designs. <br /> </li><li><strong>Precise scanning of unconventional geometries</strong>: The detailed 3D laser scans of renovation constructions register unconventional structures accurately. Architects, engineers, contractors, and surveyors use BIM tools to convert scanned drawings to 3D models. And laser scan data of unconventional structures help them to collate information properly for accurate designs.</li></ul><h3>What are the challenges faced by surveying companies?</h3><p>Surveying companies suffer from lack of proper documentation, a lack of detailing for identifying inconsistencies, and more.</p><ul><li><strong>Lack of precise documentation</strong>: Most surveyors working on existing structures do not get precise drawings for their surveys and are usually forced to work with substandard project design documentation. <br /> </li><li><strong>Inability to assess hard to reach areas</strong>: Surveyors usually find it difficult to assess, identify, and reach congested areas within a typical structure. Hence, they find it difficult to diagnose issues or explore new possibilities to improve the situation. <br /> </li><li><strong>Inaccurate cost estimation</strong>: Surveying companies find it difficult to estimate costs involved in construction without accurate BOQs. Additionally, paper-based systems and spreadsheets fail to capture delays and reworks involved with these models. <br /> </li><li><strong>Lack of project visualization</strong>: Without visualization, it is difficult to explore possibilities for asset maintenance or outline the real cost involved. Relying on old 2D drawings and wholly manual assessment leads to errors in actual construction, reworks, and higher costs.</li></ul><h4>Benefits of point cloud to BIM modeling services for surveyors</h4><p>Companies offering point cloud to BIM modeling services deliver several benefits, including optimal space analysis, precision in documentation of structural models, and more.</p><p><strong>1. Accurate space and demolition analysis</strong></p><p>Often, the limitations of manual survey methods make it difficult to get accurate information about the structural systems of the building. Before demolishing any structure, surveying companies need to be aware of every nook and cranny of the structure. Manual survey methods fail to garner information accurately about structural systems. And the construction team requires providing extra temporary support based on guesswork. This increases project budget and turnaround time.</p><p>An effective Scan to BIM solution provides clarity on how structures will react when demolished via demolition analysis. This is one of the reasons why surveyors and laser scanning companies utilize point cloud to BIM modeling for demolition purposes. They can visualize the resulting structure and the aligned spaces after the expected demolition. The 3D models present detailed spatial layouts with clear visualization.</p><blockquote><strong>Precise demolition analysis drives informed decision-making for construction client</strong><p><br /> Revit experts used scanned data for making an accurate structural 3D BIM model for a 111,000 m2 building. The model helped to conduct thorough demolition analysis to assess load calculations and predict the overall impact after demolition of a part of the structure. <a href="https://www.hitechcaddservices.com/case-studies/point-cloud-to-3d-bim-modeling-for-commercial-building/?utm_source=landsurveyorsunited&utm_medium=HQ-article&utm_campaign=referral" target="_blank">Read the case study >></a></p></blockquote><p><strong>2. Precise documentation for reconstruction</strong></p><p>Without accurate construction documents and drawings, restoration or reconstruction of heritage buildings becomes challenging. Even when documentation is available, it doesn’t meet modern standards, as they were created in the past.</p><p>Point cloud modeling converts laser scans of every minute detail of a structure’s as-built condition into accurate models. This reduces rework and increases productivity. Restoration can be made without damaging the structure and by maintaining aesthetic value. The accurate and detailed information obtained through laser scans also delivers precision in measuring building components.</p><p>A scan to BIM solution produces digitized models to offer deep renovation insights and allows surveyors to reduce wastage with material quantity surveys. The models also help to streamline the overall supply chain management, reducing logistic issues in the long run.</p><blockquote><strong>Accurate 3D Scan to BIM model helps client save project time for heritage building</strong><p><br /> BIM experts used scanned data to create a 3D Revit model of a heritage building, rendering each shape, size, curve, and extrusion accurately. The model was also used to build precise timelines for the restoration and renovation process. <a href="https://www.hitechcaddservices.com/case-studies/scan-to-bim-conversion-for-heritage-building/?utm_source=landsurveyorsunited&utm_medium=HQ-article&utm_campaign=referral" target="_blank">Read the case study >></a></p></blockquote><p><strong>3. Accurate load calculation</strong></p><p>3D BIM models display existing roof frames and other structural elements that are hard to see or visualize. Teams can perform construction and renovation with data-based decisions facilitated by a BIM model. Some of these spaces include the overarching ceiling, venting ducts, lofts, and other spaces. Data-based decisions derived from the BIM model ensure optimum scaffolding and support for completing the structure in a shorter time.</p><p>Converting Scan data to 3D BIM models helps in presenting comprehensive load calculations for the estimated load bearing capacity of a structure. These loads could span dead loads, wind loads, etc. It is essential for engineers to make precise load calculations for the entire life cycle of a building.</p><blockquote><strong>Precise load calculations help reduce costs for an educational building</strong><p><br /> BIM experts from Hitech CADD Services delivered a fully coordinated BIM model with +/- 10mm accuracy and LOD 300 for architectural, structural, and equipment spacing. The model was completed through interpolation to retrieve missing information from the designs. The scanned data in the pcg format was imported to Autodesk Revit and segregated into definite sections. The model helped the client make informed decisions, eliminate risks, and reduce costs. <a href="https://www.hitechcaddservices.com/case-studies/scan-to-bim-service-for-a-college-backyard-mechanical-house-uk/?utm_source=landsurveyorsunited&utm_medium=HQ-article&utm_campaign=referral" target="_blank">Read the case study >></a></p></blockquote><p><strong>4. Complete project visualization without missing any element </strong></p><p>The accuracy of drawings depends on site sketches. Blurred images result in erroneous 2D drawings leading to rework, delays, and budget overruns.</p><p>Point Cloud to BIM provides surveying companies with a 360-degree view of the entire structure. These models offer better asset visualization and mapping of spatial geometry. They facilitate granular visualization that helps surveyors measure all elements through 3D models.</p><p>Photogrammetry, for instance, assembles data projections derived from photos to render a straightforward approach to surveying and mapping. Drones can capture and provide the exact site details required to generate 3D point clouds for a project. The hundreds or thousands of photographs are then assembled into a well-organized map or an accurate 3D model via data point clouds. The three-dimensional view ensures prompt and informed decision making especially in terms of smart clash resolution.</p><blockquote><strong>Project visualization driving ideal and efficient mine topography analysis </strong><p><br /> Hitech CADD Services used drone scan files to present granular visibility into areas of a mine that were difficult to access. They assessed the overall topography of the mine and analysed it with the help of detailed CAD drawings. The analysis included various equipment like the haul road, quarry face, and stockpiles. The visualization of the topography enabled fast and safe workflows that were essential to run the mine-digging operations efficiently. <a href="https://www.hitechcaddservices.com/case-studies/point-cloud-to-cad-conversion-for-surface-mining-plan-france/?utm_source=landsurveyorsunited&utm_medium=HQ-article&utm_campaign=referral" target="_blank">Read the case study >></a></p></blockquote><p><strong>5. Smart asset identification for assessment</strong></p><p>Using outdated or inaccurate 2D drawings for repair or FM purposes leads to rework and losses. Point Cloud to BIM 3D models provide crucial information required for understanding space utilization and facility management.</p><p>The models help in the planning of new services or materials and help in repairing or adding a new element to the current layout without breaking alignment. Surveying companies can also integrate COBie with these models to derive a host of non-geometric information that could include warranty details and other essential stuff. The details can help you plan and schedule maintenance runs and get prompt technical upgrades as required.</p><blockquote><strong>Accurate building assessment for US-based client to start the project before the schedule</strong><p><br /> A US-based survey company wanted to develop survey documents for a cafe with proper assessment. The Hitech CADD Services team scanned data and developed them into 3D BIM models. The smart models enabled them to run processes ahead of schedule and got condition assessments in a collaborative atmosphere. <a href="https://www.hitechcaddservices.com/case-studies/point-cloud-to-as-built-revit-3d-modeling/?utm_source=landsurveyorsunited&utm_medium=HQ-article&utm_campaign=referral" target="_blank">Read the case study >></a></p></blockquote><h3>What lies ahead for point cloud to BIM modeling?</h3><p>The AEC industry is firmly set to embrace point cloud to BIM models to streamline surveying procedures and construction processes, bifurcated into specific alignments: rotational, horizontal, and vertical. Lidar, robots and drones are already becoming ubiquitous in large projects. And high-end laser scanners and gyroscopic stabilizers are being used for detailed information of inaccessible areas.</p><p>Construction firms are using automation to cover every expected construction stage so that there is no wastage of resources. AI-enabled road automation will soon become common as it is already prevalent in the Netherlands, and can detect a staggering 95% of defects including issues like potholes, cracks, etc. Surveyors and inspectors can now derive precise road analysis reports without having to visit those sites.</p><p>Construction stakeholders have begun accessing cloud surveys for different stages of projects, with dynamic production of the models for creative use in common places.</p><h3>How Hitech CADD Services helps in Point Cloud to BIM</h3><p>Hitech CADD Services provides <a href="https://www.hitechcaddservices.com/bim/support/point-cloud-to-bim/?utm_source=landsurveyorsunited&utm_medium=HQ-article&utm_campaign=referral" target="_blank">point cloud to BIM modeling services</a> for surveyors and construction engineers for help in designing and monitoring the progress of construction.</p><p>Point cloud to BIM models are used to examine building performance through mechanical analysis, stress examination, morphologic analysis, diagnosing accessibility, and more. They are used by Hitech CADD Services for identifying safety hazards, blind spot identification, etc.</p><p>Hitech CADD Services has contributed to the renovation of properties like underground rail tunnels and heritage monuments. Their 3D models offer smart digital reproduction of construction, allowing companies to automate construction design processes.</p></div>What is "Double Rodding" in Land Surveying?https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/what-is-double-rodding-in-land-surveying2023-03-13T22:18:42.000Z2023-03-13T22:18:42.000ZJustin Farrowhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10997110694?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3">
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/kickassformulas/forum/double-rodding-i-never-called-it-this-i-used-double-turns-2-of" target="_blank">Double rodding</a> is a technique used in land surveying to ensure the accuracy of measurements taken with a leveling instrument, such as a level or transit. The process involves using two rods, one placed in the location where the measurement is being taken and another at a predetermined distance away.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:14pt;"><strong><a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/6061903/what-is-double-rodding-in-land-surveying" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12403538068,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Double Rodding in Land Surveying" width="300" /></a>Here is the step-by-step process for double rodding:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Double rodding</strong> is a useful technique for ensuring the accuracy of measurements taken with a leveling instrument. It provides a way to check the measurements and ensure that they are consistent and accurate.</span></p>
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</div></div>What is a Zenith and how is a Zenith used in Land Surveying?https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/what-is-a-zenith-and-how-is-a-zenith-used-in-land-surveying2023-03-13T22:03:48.000Z2023-03-13T22:03:48.000ZJustin Farrowhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10997102452?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3">
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In land surveying, the <strong>zenith</strong> is the point directly above the observer's location. It is the highest point in the sky and can be used as a reference for measuring angles and distances. The zenith is typically identified by a plumb line or a spirit level.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="#"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10997104277,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="what is a Zenith?" width="229" /></a>Land surveyors use the zenith in various ways. For example, when measuring the vertical angles between points, they may use the zenith as a reference point to determine the elevation of those points. This is particularly useful when determining the height of tall structures or trees.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In addition, the zenith can also be used to determine the latitude of the observer's location. By measuring the angle between the zenith and the celestial equator (the imaginary line that follows the Earth's equator into space), surveyors can calculate their latitude.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Overall, the zenith is an important reference point for land surveyors, helping them to accurately measure angles, distances, and elevations in their work.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The ancient Egyptians did not have the same tools and technology that we have today to directly measure the zenith. However, they did have a method for determining the approximate zenith point based on observations of the stars.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The Egyptians were skilled astronomers and observed the night sky carefully. They noticed that certain stars appeared to move in a circular pattern around a central point in the sky, which we now know is the North Celestial Pole. By measuring the angle between this point and the horizon, they could estimate the latitude of their location.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">To find the zenith, the Egyptians used a plumb line or a weighted string to create a vertical reference line. They then observed the stars and noted the point at which they were directly overhead. This point would correspond to the zenith, which they could then use as a reference for their astronomical observations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The ancient Egyptians also used the zenith as a reference point for measuring the height of structures such as pyramids and obelisks. They would measure the angle between the top of the structure and the zenith, and use this information to calculate the height.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Overall, while the ancient Egyptians did not have the same tools as modern land surveyors, they were still able to make accurate measurements using careful observations of the stars and other celestial objects.</span></p>
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</div></div>Land Mentor Software License Registration is Now FREE! Thanks Neighborhood Innovations!https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-mentor-software-registration-is-now-free-thanks-neighborhood2022-07-02T16:49:16.000Z2022-07-02T16:49:16.000Z⚡Survenator⌁https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Survenator<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10616453900?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><h3><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a title="Land Mentor Hub for Land Surveyors" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/landmentor/" target="_blank">Land Mentor Software</a> is Now Free for Land Surveyors United Members!</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>July 1</strong><strong>st</strong><strong>, 2022: ‘Land Mentor’ Land Development now free </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Neighborhood Innovations, LLC. </span><span style="font-weight:400;">is gifting the land development and building industry to solve many of the growth problems worldwide. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">LandMentor is a ‘System’ that blends technology with an education in advanced </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">market proven </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">land development planning and housing design methods. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">The education and technology of using LandMentor should decrease the infrastructure needed to develop land between 5-40% compared to current and past development patterns. For urban redevelopment, the reduction can be greater than 50%. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">This has obvious economic and environmental benefits to developers, residents, cities and is desperately needed with today’s escalating construction costs and increased interest rates. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>What is LandMentor? </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">In the mid-1970’s Rick Harrison began developing </span><span style="font-weight:400;">software for land surveying and civil engineering to </span><span style="font-weight:400;">expedite tasks going from fieldwork to subdivision </span><span style="font-weight:400;">plats. His experience by 1975 was in land planning, </span><span style="font-weight:400;">surveying, civil engineering and land development. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">By 1982 he collaborated with Hewlett Packard and </span><span style="font-weight:400;">founded </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Land Innovation</span><span style="font-weight:400;">, which became a leading civil/survey software developer for two decades. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">In 1989 Rick Harrison Site Design (RHSD) was formed to discover </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">new methods </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">of design based on new forms of software. This led to innovation in land uses, land surveying, site engineering, development design and architecture. </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Two decades ago, with Keith Willenson in charge of software, they began developing a new core technology to reinvent the growth industry. </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Realizing software cannot change anything without an education to ‘think differently’ this new product could not have a separate educational component, nor could it be modular with separate components and options. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">That is the essence of LandMentor. Essentially ‘Land Development 101’ in a single </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">easy to use and quick to learn </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">complete system. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>How LandMentor will improve the world’s growth </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Current CAD & GIS software automates geometric relationships that have been in place for centuries. Utilizing </span><span style="font-weight:400;">robotic automation </span><span style="font-weight:400;">to ‘land plan’ typically results mundane </span><span style="font-weight:400;">repetitive neighborhoods </span><span style="font-weight:400;">with excessive infrastructure. Lately, that infrastructure has risen in price by as much as 40% or more. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Replication by CAD </span><span style="font-weight:400;">should be obvious when most residential and commercial new construction appears to have been designed by the same person. It’s because the software industry has ‘dumbed down’ design with a button press for ‘typical configurations’ or replicable components. It’s all about speed, not quality. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor was developed to bring ‘quality of growth’ and foster better design. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Before technology, to calculate the geometry on a 100-lot subdivision could take several weeks. Today, software firms often demonstrate a hundred lots can be designed and calculated in less than a minute or two. The result will be a cookie cutter subdivision, not likely a great place to live nor raise a family. How could it be, with a minute of thought behind it? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Technology should be all about moving design forward, </span><span style="font-weight:400;">not backward</span><span style="font-weight:400;">! </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">To address this, LandMentor introduces an industry first - a software </span><span style="font-weight:400;">packaged </span><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span><span style="font-weight:400;">with an education</span><span style="font-weight:400;">. For example, does Microsoft Word instantly make you a great author? Obviously, no. But what if it was packaged with a complete education in story telling? </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor provides the tools and education to create exciting, more functional development with less economic and environmental impacts. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor’s ‘holistic’ education merges land surveying, site engineering, advanced land planning, architecture, 2D presentations and interactive 3D/VR that can be learned in a dedicated week or two. This eliminates the long learning curves (and costs) required of CAD and GIS. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor includes: </span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">It’s training teaches how to </span><span style="font-weight:400;">instantly recognize waste </span><span style="font-weight:400;">in a design – planning or architectural floor plans. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">The spatial </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">intelligence </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">can instantly report surface areas to quantify the waste, so it can communicate economic and environmental impacts. </span><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Within the system, and on-line free videos, users can learn techniques to reduce or eliminate the waste. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Cities can now be more in control of their growth by providing feedback of submittals at initial design stages to demonstrate any waste in the proposed development or redevelopment. The developer can then demand from their consultants a better and more efficient design or continue with the approval process. Assuming the feedback will reduce the construction costs and increase profits, the developer is likely to resubmit an improved neighborhood. LandMentor provides a win-win solution. </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Reducing (or eliminating) the dependence on CAD: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">LandMentor has no commands, and its </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">patented </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">graphic & video prompts make all tasks easier and more enjoyable. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">LandMentor does not ‘data base’ which means it allows computers to do what they do best – </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">compute</span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">. In LandMentor the drawing does not exist – only precision math. It is essentially the exact opposite of CAD. Every screen refresh LandMentor builds the drawing from scratch eliminating geometric mistakes using a CAD or GIS base engine. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">There is no better solution for land surveying and precision mapping. Its core strength makes it the ideal engineering and advanced planning design platform. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>The first ‘Surface Based’ solution: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">We live in a world of surfaces – not lines and curves, and those surfaces have environmental and economic impacts. LandMentor is the first ‘surface based’ solution that eliminates the need for hundreds (or thousands) of CAD layers. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor instantly reports surface impacts with easy-to-understand charts so designers can take action to reduce waste and cities can communicate the waste to the developer. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">The developer can demand less wasteful design (taught in the LandMentor system) which can increase profits while creating more attainable housing. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Changing the way the industry communicates: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">LandMentor ‘video </span><span style="font-weight:400;">gaming’ based </span><span style="font-weight:400;">interactive 3D is </span><span style="font-weight:400;">easily created from </span><span style="font-weight:400;">normal planning, </span><span style="font-weight:400;">surveying, and </span><span style="font-weight:400;">engineering tasks. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Since most users </span><span style="font-weight:400;">today will be familiar </span><span style="font-weight:400;">with video gaming </span><span style="font-weight:400;">there is no learning </span><span style="font-weight:400;">curve. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">LandMentor includes ‘plug & play’ VR headset support so users can transport themselves into a meta environment. In </span><span style="font-weight:400;">2015, LandMentor </span><span style="font-weight:400;">was the first technology that used VR headsets in public meetings for planning and council approval. This was in Springfield, Kansas for GDR Development on a tract of land that Lady Gaga’s music video ‘You and I’ was filmed on. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">But the most important beneficiaries will be the future generations that will have increased living standards with less economic and environmental impacts. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>LandMentor’s holistic approach includes: </strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">The first ‘land surveying based’ technology with positional coordinate geometry and precision spatial intelligence – unparalleled accuracy </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Land surveying</span></em> <em><span style="font-weight:400;">includes import coordinate and raw data from total stations and export to field by descriptions </span></em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Integrated </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">site engineering</span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">,</span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;"> street & utility design, & earthwork </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Advanced </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">land planning </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">and </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">land use methods </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">to </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">create better </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">neighborhoods </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">and more successful commercial growth </span></em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">How to blend </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">interior spaces with surrounding exterior open spaces </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">– even on more affordable production housing to increase value & livability</span></em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Learning how to instantly recognize design induced waste and communicate it to take action to reduce the waste – </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">critical for sustainable growth</span></em> <span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Precision city mapping, important because </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">most GIS maps are not precise</span></em> <span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Automated Legal Description writing eliminating transposition errors </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Financial aspects of development including forecasting tied to the design </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Landscape Architecture with materials and costing </span></em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Teaches how to reduce both Time and Energy with more efficient street design as well as </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">creating safer and more direct pedestrian systems</span></em> <span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Integrated interactive DTM - Digital Terrain Modeling (natural & proposed) </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Spectacular ‘textured’ 2D presentations and plats as a byproduct of design </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Precise intelligent communication of spatial information </span></em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Introduces proven new solutions for land use and zoning transitions </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Efficiency gained by increasing – not reducing existing minimums </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Improve communication of everything ‘land’ related </span></em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Video Gaming based interactive 3D that is easy to use. Quickly go from a survey – engineering – planning environment to 3D creation </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Demonstrate shadow casting in real time - useful for vertical building impacts on surrounding neighbors at public meetings </span></em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Plug & Play VR Headset Support </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">for immersive experiences </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">The ability to </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">f</span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">ilter excessive data of LiDAR</span></em> <em><span style="font-weight:400;">to a more usable form without losing any digital terrain accuracy can reduce data as much as 99% </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Ability to export LandMentor Virtual Reality to SketchUp with Enscape for more photo-realistic interactive 3D </span></em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Ability to read ESRI ‘shape’ files with analysis to produce curved property lines if shape file data is accurate enough </span></em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Read and Write DWG files, DXF, and SiteComp .ASC files... ...and much more!</span></em></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">For universities, reduced learning curve enables professors to concentrate more on better design and solutions. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">This will provide a new generation of empowered students that can add significant value to those seeking new talent. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Creating a More Collaborative Industry: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">The </span><span style="font-weight:400;">sad state of the consulting industry </span><span style="font-weight:400;">is the lack of communication and collaboration between the four pillars of consulting services: </span></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Land Surveying </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Civil Engineering </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Land Planning </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Architecture </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">This is because there is no common knowledge base, no common understanding of how one’s action can destroy another’s intention. This creates common conflicts between planning, engineering, and architecture. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Currently no University teaches a common knowledge base. This is why we included it in the education and training of LandMentor. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>No Charge - to encourage change worldwide </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">The development of LandMentor was entirely funded by the profits of Rick Harrison Site Design Studio. The software development and patents are paid for, and not encumbered by investors to demand immediate profits. Neighborhoods Innovations, LLC. (spin-off from RHSD) gifts LandMentor to the world so that the industry can finally solve many problems facing growth, from both regulatory and design perspectives. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Over 1,500 developments were designed </span><span style="font-weight:400;">with LandMentor (approx. $100 billion in construction), it’s time to distribute the technology and education out into the marketplace to as many end users as possible. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor does have several patents to prevent other software firms from replicating its advantages. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>LandMentor Registration: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Existing LandMentor users prior to this gift paid between $4,995.00 a seat and $50,000 a seat. These are permanent licenses and will never have any extra fees. The new users of LandMentor, will need to register the software. After that it will occasionally query the server to make sure it’s a valid license within the fee use period. It will also report how much it’s being used. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">When there is no internet connection: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Other subscription-based software checks the validity of the license every time it is opened, which can be irritating or a disaster if the license can’t be verified during a critical meeting. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor is intended to be the primary communication tool at critical public and private meetings when the user never wants to see a warning that the software cannot operate because of a bad internet connection. If LandMentor cannot check the license because the internet is not available or intermittent (like on an airplane), it will still work without a problem and check later when internet is available. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Rewarding Higher Usage: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">While LandMentor will never report what it’s being used on or for, it does report back to Neighborhood Innovations, LLC. how often it is used. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Those that have higher activity levels will have higher levels of educational materials sent to them and be offered discounts on trainings. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>What’s Included - and what’s not? </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">After July 1</span><span style="font-weight:400;">st </span><span style="font-weight:400;">2022, all that’s needed is to download the ‘system’ from </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.landmentor.com">www.landmentor.com</a> </span><span style="font-weight:400;">and dedicate the time (about a week or two) to go through the included initial training (on video and PowerPoint with example files) as well as through the integrated textbooks under the Help menu. </span></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">The LandMentor software technology is free until the end of 2023. </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">If the LandMentor system goes viral with over 100,000 users, another free year of use will be added. </span></em></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">When LandMentor does revert to a subscription model, the more end users, the less cost it will be. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">During this free time period, all updates and upgrades and video trainings via the website and YouTube will be available at no extra charge. </span><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><span style="font-weight:400;">The education included that provides a wealth of information for the career success for those that use LandMentor.</span></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Included: </strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">The first day self-training (PowerPoint, Videos, and example files). This class (previously $1,995.00) introduces the general use of LandMentor from reducing land surveying data (including topography), to learning new methods of design and architecture, to designing a land development using some of these new ways to think, embellishing the site plan, deriving critical site data, and creating an interactive 3D of the proposal. Highly experienced, computer savvy users can go through this initial training in 4 hours – those with no prior knowledge or experience, 8 hours. </span><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Example developments created in LandMentor. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">2D Landscape, sports fields, aircraft, etc. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">3D Models in LandMentor format. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Integrated (within the software) textbook, essentially Land Development 101. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Images for textured backgrounds. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Example Site Designs from LandMentor in SketchUp/Enscape format. </span><strong>Extra Cost Options: </strong></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Printed Material: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">The textbooks (over 1,000 full color pages) including the book Prefurbia and quick reference guides with the software, 3D models, videos and training in PowerPoint on a USB is extra cost. Currently it is $300.00, however, should </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">the numbers of users and demand increase, the cost will go down. Prefurbia is available separately on Amazon. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Support: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">The technology and educational materials were intended for beginners as well as those with extensive software backgrounds. No prior CAD or GIS experience is needed. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Support is available. Price will be listed on the LandMentor website.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Training: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Full day trainings will be available in Minneapolis. Trainings are in a class setting specific to the needs of the type of end user at $1,995.00 a day. Since the first day of initial training – available in video format - is included, the extra trainings are intended to increase ability and productivity. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">The four different classes will be specific to these end users: </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Land Developers and Home Builders </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">City Staff, Planning and Council members </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Land Planners (Landscape Architects) and Architects </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">The classes will be coordinated and scheduled with demand with a minimum of 4 attendees and a maximum of 15. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>The Future Subscription: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Eventually the System will revert back to a subscription model with the option to purchase a permanent license. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Our intention is for the system to go viral internationally – the more users, the less annual cost. This model is similar to when SketchUp was offered at no charge gaining 35 million users in 2016, and now SketchUp Pro is just $300 annually. While LandMentor is far more comprehensive than SketchUp, we hope to be able to emulate the pricing. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>LandMentor as a conduit for other technologies </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor was designed to be a translation tool between other hardware and software technologies specific to real estate development including precision mapping and military applications. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Field Instruments: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor can read and reduce raw .Rw5 files, including line connection codes. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Most surveyors reduce the raw data, the typical import format is: Pt#, North, East, Elevation, and description.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor is an ‘object based’ system using positional coordinate geometry, eliminating the need for point number management. This comes in handy when transferring new coordinate data to the data collector for stakeout. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">It is NOT a high-level construction stakeout system. We recommended a software such as Carlson for that purpose. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>AutoDesk and most other CAD: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor can read all versions of DWG files and can export all versions. When reading in a DWG file, it appends the LandMentor layering system with the imported CAD layers. DWG does not fuse common corners as LandMentor does, so for each point read in, it tests to see if that location has been used and will fuse linework to easily create surface intelligence. When exporting to CAD, much of the internal intelligence and power will be lost because of the limitations of CAD. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>ESRI: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor can read ESRI shape files. These files do not contain curved property lines. However, LandMentor will perform an analysis and attempt to rebuild the information with curved lines if the shape file is accurate enough. LandMentor is not (yet) a fully functioned GIS system. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;"><strong>LiDAR:</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">This more recent technology produces an excessive amount of data that can overload most computational tasks. When the LiDAR data is clean (non-spastic lines), LandMentor contains filtering functions that can replicate the land surface with 1/100</span><span style="font-weight:400;">th </span><span style="font-weight:400;">or even less of the original LiDAR data.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>SketchUp: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">SketchUp is a very polished technology, easy to use (we include SketchUp training in the LandMentor system), and everywhere for a good reason. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor uses Collada (.dae) format specific to SketchUp to communicate to and from SketchUp. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">While SketchUp is excellent, when dealing with hundreds of homes – it can be tedious. To solve that problem, LandMentor can create a 3D ‘group’ from a SketchUp model, so that hundreds of homes can be quickly set all coming out at the correct elevation. While other sources from 3D such as from AutoDesk and other systems have seemed to work fine, their digital </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">overhead can present a significant 3D performance problem. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Enscape </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">For a more photo-realistic and powerful interactive 3D that is also plug & play VR (see screenshot above) at low extra cost, we highly recommend using Enscape, by exporting the LandMentor 3D job to SketchUp. We have created files as large as 2 gigabytes that have home interiors detailed with landscaping that sways in the wind without any signs of slowing down in screen and VR performance. For that reason, as much as we would love to eliminate the need for any external software, we recommend Enscape.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Financial Modeling Software </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor education included spans into the cost of construction as well as financial modeling and forecasting from the precision spatial information imbedded in the core data structures. This section of the software and training was done with the help of Skip Preble of Land Analytics, one of the top industry experts. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">It is not intended to replace high level financial software, but instead use the precision data to gain information without the possibility of transposition error. The information LandMentor can export can be read into a spreadsheet for other software to expand upon. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>SiteComp </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">SiteComp was founded and initially developed by the founders of LandMentor. LandMentor can read in SiteComp ASCII format files. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Downward File Compatibility: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Because the updates and upgrades of LandMentor are at no charge, downward compatibility (example not able to read in the latest CAD file using an older version) should not be an issue. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Hardware Requirements: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">We purposely developed LandMentor on older hardware! Why? To make sure it can run on somewhat older technology as well as the latest computers. This is not to say it will run on your grand-pappy’s Commodore computer, but it’s pretty diverse on what it will run on. It might run OK on an Apple with a Microsoft PC Emulator (maybe), otherwise – pretty much PC computers. It was also developed for ‘out-of-the-box’ PC’s and we understand many are on a restricted company network. For those systems, you will need the network administrator to install and set it up. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Here's the recommended minimum hardware requirements: </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A PC running Windows 10 or 11 (most likely works Ok in windows 8) </span><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Display graphics of 1080p (1920 X 1080) </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Internal or external GPU that can run Gaming Graphics</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">A 3-Bullton Mouse and an X-Box360 Gaming Controller Why there are no minimum memory or hard disk requirements: </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor depends more on the processor power and does not data base, thus no need to rely on disk space. Most files are relatively small compared to CAD, GIS, and 3D software like SketchUp. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">The software itself is very compact taking up a small fraction of the space of a typical CAD system. </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>If using VR headsets: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">These are the current verified supported headsets: </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Arpara Gaming (new) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">HP – Mixed Reality and others based on the same technology </span><span style="font-weight:400;">• </span><span style="font-weight:400;">HTC </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Oculus Rift 2 (tethered) </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">You will need a very powerful laptop or computer to run VR. We recommend getting an expert gaming consultant (or a 12 year old gamer) to set up your system if you are not yet familiar with Steam, and VR software support. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">A properly setup VR system that has been working fine may have trouble operating because of drivers that have not been updated. Not keeping up with updates should not hinder LandMentor operation, but could affect VR operation and performance. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Be aware: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Some Anti-Virus software may be too obtrusive such as AVG and can interfere with smooth operation or prevent the 3D Unity Graphic window from opening. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">LandMentor has had international users from South America to Siberia and has been modified to handle a wide variety of users – however, it is possible in some environments outside the USA we would need to adjust future code.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>User Testimonials: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>From Michael Shamsie of the LandMark Group (a Civil Engineer user). </strong><span style="font-weight:400;">From a Planning Commission member: </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">“Your submittal and presentation set a new standard for future applicants” </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">From a Planning Commission member in Missouri: </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">“The 3D model helps us with the transformation from paper to the reality of what the development will look like” </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>From Chris Canaday – Developer and Builder in California: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Here’s a few bullet points about the advantages of the planning methods that are taught in the included educational materials of LandMentor: </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">We developed Placitas de La Paz which contained 270 homes. The community is located in a small city that was virtually 100% low-income Hispanic population. The home sizes were small, and the density was much higher than normal at the time. The design was new and different - it created more interest and privacy than a standard land plan. They were virtually sold well before construction was completed in each phase. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">We did not jack up the sales prices and still made an excellent profit. Today, the resale of home prices are substantially higher in spite of the huge real estate problems we experience in California. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Granted timing was excellent but I do believe the land plan was an important factor in our success. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">From Ed Taravella – Head of the Houston Builders Association, and Developer: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Would you like to see the as-built environment of a new development before it is built? Want to fly/drive/walk through the development you are proposing in virtual reality? The incredible thing about this feature is that it is just a by-product, if you will, of the LandMentor system. I was pretty amazed when I saw my tract of land transform into my own unique immersive community. Usually, we only see our plans in 2D. With LandMentor, you not only walk through your proposed </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">community, but you can also walk through the actual homes (or buildings) you propose build. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">One of the unique things about LandMentor is the ability to determine environmental density and show in a pie chart how the site is covered i.e., streets, driveways/flatwork and building pad. I have never seen a land plan break out the coverage quite like this. But in today’s market, impervious cover and the resulting drainage issues are now at the forefront of local government regulation. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">I have never heard of anything like LandMentor before being introduced to Rick and LandMentor many years ago and there is still nothing like it out there. LandMentor can integrate the different elements of the land development and construction process. Engineering, surveying, land planning, development, home construction and virtual reality in one integrated system. A system as tightly integrated as this is accurate and precise. (Nothing is lost in translation as there is nothing to translate) not sure about this last line. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Nick Rhodes –Developer & Builder – Rio Grande Valley, Texas: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">“The current development landscape is rapidly changing as new buyers continue to enter the housing market. Cities and developers are having to think outside the box to fill the demand to produce the housing inventory to meet the needs of the modern buyer. Rick Harrison Site Design and software Land Mentor are critical in displaying and educating all parties involved in the development process. The 3D capabilities of the software streamline the development process so cities and developers can be on the same page when presenting new concepts and everyone can virtually walk the streets and understand the livability of what is getting built. Land Mentor has been an extraordinary asset for our company in developing several projects that offer higher quality of life than competing developments, but we would not have been able to get them approved without being able to have city staff and commission visualize the project. Rick Harrison and his software, Land Mentor, is a great tool for all stakeholders involved on the development process from engineers, cities, developers and the end consumer, who ultimately is why we all do what we do. “</span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Greg Somers: Land Developer </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">– </span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">Mentor, Ohio </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">The technology and assets that LandMentor provided has completely transformed, innovated, and most importantly streamlined the process of pursuing and obtaining new community development approvals. Gone are the days where we would present a black and white plat map. The technology brings a community to life prior to ever existing. The virtual reality, color renderings, and color site plans has an immediate positive impact when presenting a new community plan. One of the most important functions the technology provides is the ability to address neighbor concerns and show that the new community is going to be an asset vs. a liability. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">We have had many circumstances where we may not have been able to obtain approvals and community acceptance if it wasn't for the technology and assets that LandMentor provides when being used in the design and presenting of a new community development plan. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>From Steve Wilhelmy, Real Estate Broker in Minnesota and Texas </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">As a commercial broker that specializes in listing land for residential development, I am a big fan of the Land Mentor system. The ease of use and ability to generate quality 2D and 3D concept plans to include in the marketing packages really helps potential buyers visualize the property's potential. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>From Jeff Buell co-owner Sitterle Homes, Texas </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">It recently occurred to us that we have been working for over two decades with you and your team at LandMentor. After getting over the fact that we are now two decades older, we began to reflect on the projects we very successfully have completed with your help. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Our first experience with your “Coving” street design was in our Roseheart community. Beautiful site made more beautiful by the relaxed curves and staggered home setbacks of the street design. Having less asphalt and more “green” throughout the neighborhood allowed us to create a monument to development that has truly endured the test of time. Even though we completed that project years ago, people still clamor to “get in” and find a residence there.</span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">On we traveled to several other projects, some more complex than others. Each benefitting from the thoughtfulness and effectiveness of the design. Limiting asphalt, alternative pedestrian plans, and greenbelts meandering behind the homes all providing for wonderful community feel. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Along the way, we reflect on some of the intangible items you provided that assisted with our successes. Speed, clarity, knowledge, vision all come to mind. Speed of creating the vision we want to achieve. Clarity of the vision backed by knowledge of what this vision will entail from a cost standpoint. All these traveling hand in hand in the creation a community. A community for people to live in and to bring them peace from the outer world. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Amongst all the variables this business will throw at you, LandMentor has provided a consistent platform in which to operate regarding land planning. Just thought we would drop you a note, as we appreciate the time together and the achievements we have reached, with the help of you and your firm. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>From Walter Magill, PE & PLS Four Points Surveying & Engineering Steamboat Springs, Colorado </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Four Points Surveying and Engineering has utilized and benefitted from LandMentor software on three recent development projects in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The LandMentor software was an excellent asset to our project presentation for public meetings on a multi-building apartment development project. The software allowed the planning commission and City Council to understand the proposed development and provided visualization of grading, landscaping, walls, and other improvements. The ability to render the project in 3- D for a public presentation was instrumental in gaining approval for the project. We also worked with the LandMentor project on a 100+ acre property to quickly develop a multitude of proposed layouts at a fraction of the cost of other products and we can create grading volume scenarios. Quickly developing sites with LandMentor Software makes it a unique product. </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Sincerely; </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Walter</span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>The methods and technology have won many awards: </strong><span style="font-weight:400;">LandMentor was also chosen accepted into the CleanTech Open in 2012. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">The methods and/or the </span><span style="font-weight:400;">technology has been featured </span><span style="font-weight:400;">in almost every industry </span><span style="font-weight:400;">specific publication – in print </span><span style="font-weight:400;">and online. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Neighborhood Innovations, </span><span style="font-weight:400;">LLC. has been involved in </span><span style="font-weight:400;">PlanningTank.com as well as <a title="Land Mentor on Land Surveyors United" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/landmentor/">LandSurveyorsUnited.com</a></span><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span><span style="font-weight:400;">both addressing international </span><span style="font-weight:400;">issues. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Example Developments designed with LandMentor: </strong><span style="font-weight:400;">AL: Huntsville </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Lifecenters_Beta.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Lifecenters_Beta.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">CO: Steamboat </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.landmentor.com/SteamboatSpringsAirpark.mp4">www.landmentor.com/SteamboatSpringsAirpark.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">FL: Trasona </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6MGF17Z398">www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6MGF17Z398</a> </span><span style="font-weight:400;">(drone) FL: The Reserve </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/ReserveAtPenzance.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/ReserveAtPenzance.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">IN: Brownstone </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/PulteAvonBrownstone.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/PulteAvonBrownstone.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">KY: Frankfort </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/The_Chandler.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/The_Chandler.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">MN: Lake Elmo </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/BoulderPonds.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/BoulderPonds.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">MN: Otsego </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/RemingtonCoves_720p.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/RemingtonCoves_720p.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">MN: Maple Lake </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/HappyKnoll.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/HappyKnoll.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">MN: Rochester </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://youtu.be/FUSBo9RLKQw">https://youtu.be/FUSBo9RLKQw</a></span><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.landmentor.com/RST_Overall.mp4">www.landmentor.com/RST_Overall.mp4</a></span><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">MN: Wayzata </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Oman.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Oman.mp4</a></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">MO: St Louis </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Inverness_Aerial.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Inverness_Aerial.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">MO: St Louis </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Lombardo.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Lombardo.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">NE: Omaha </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/LakeCunninghamVillage.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/LakeCunninghamVillage.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">OH: Aurora </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/AuroraVR.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/AuroraVR.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">OH: Dayton: </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.landmentor.com/Cherrywood.mp4">www.landmentor.com/Cherrywood.mp4</a></span><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">TX: Brownsville </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/CostalRltyEstates.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/CostalRltyEstates.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">TX: Edinburgh </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Sonador.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Sonador.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">TX: Edinburg </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/ResacaVillas.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/ResacaVillas.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">TX: Irving </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.landmentor.com/LasColinasEntrance.mp4">www.landmentor.com/LasColinasEntrance.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">TX: Houston </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/ProvidencePlace.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/ProvidencePlace.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">TX: Laredo </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.landmentor.com/WinfieldCoves.mp4">www.landmentor.com/WinfieldCoves.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">TX: Mission </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Sendero.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Sendero.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">TX: San Antonio </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/EmeraldForestA.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/EmeraldForestA.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">TX: Schertz </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Schertz.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Schertz.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">WA: Cle Elum </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.landmentor.com/Cle_ElumB.mp4">www.landmentor.com/Cle_ElumB.mp4</a></span><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Bogota: </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Samaria.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Samaria.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">Edmonton </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Golf_Site_VR.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Golf_Site_VR.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">Headingley: </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Headingley.mp4">https://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/Headingley.mp4</a></span> <span style="font-weight:400;">Minaki Lodge </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/minaki.mp4">www.rhsdplanning.com/uploads/minaki.mp4</a></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><a href="https://usalandsurveyors.glideapp.io" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10235948071,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="276" alt="10235948071?profile=RESIZE_400x" /></a>Happy National Surveyors Week</strong> and we hope you are doing well. This has been an entire week of celebrating the Land Surveying profession, here in the USA. This week we accepted our 19,600th member, got <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/">a new home page</a> for the community and we've been celebrating with all of you. It truly has been an uplifting week for land surveyors. If you would like to learn more <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/nationalsurveyorsweek" target="_blank">about National Surveyors Week, look here</a>. If you would like to <em><strong>check in</strong></em> an drop a message for your fellow surveyors, <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main" target="_blank">you can do that here.</a> Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of land surveyors by socially supporting your fellow surveyors. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/events/national-surveyors-week-2022-march-20th-27th" target="_blank">National Surveyors Week</a> is a time to not only celebrate the Land Surveying Profession, it is a time to <a href="http://directory.surveyearth.com" target="_blank">gain exposure for your company</a> and strengthen the surveying community! In our community, we feel it is also perhaps the best time of year to educate the public regarding the importance of land surveyors to society and civilization.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Please Add One Surveying Photo or Video <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/USA" target="_blank">to your Local Hub</a> inside Land Surveyors United!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Here are a few quick things you can do today to support the community and promote your surveying legacy:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">List Your US Land Surveying Company inside Our <a title="Land Surveying Company Directory" href="http://directory.surveyearth.com/" target="_blank">Directory for United States Land Surveying Companies</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Add Your Available Surveying Jobs to the <a title="Land Surveyor Jobs Board" href="http://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/" target="_blank">Jobs Board for Land Surveyors.</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Add the <a title="Celebrate National Surveyors Week 2021 by connecting with other surveyors in the United States" href="http://usalandsurveyors.glideapp.io/" target="_blank">USA Land Surveyors App </a>to your phone and stay connected with your Local Chapter Hub.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Check out the entire collection of current <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/member-apps">Member Apps</a> and add those that you like to your phone</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/donate">Donate to the community</a> to help with expenses and help us upgrade our apps for more functionality</span></li>
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<div class="grid-frame sheet section-html" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>View All of the <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/nationalsurveyorsweek" target="_blank">National Surveyors Week Tweets in One Place</a>! </strong></span><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/nationalsurveyorsweek" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}10235880878,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="10235880878?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></strong></span><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/landsurveyorsU" target="_blank">@LandSurveyorsU</a></strong></span><hr /></div>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Think Locally, Survey Globally</strong></span></p>
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<p>After getting your profile in shape, Here are 7 simple things you can do to get started:</p>
<p><strong>1.Make sure your profile reflects your experience and expertise in Land Surveying</strong><br /> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/authorization/signIn?target=/my/profile" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/authorization/signIn?target=/my/profile</a></p>
<p><strong>2.Learn How to Add Content and learn how to get started with your community profile:</strong><br /> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/welcome" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/welcome</a></p>
<p><strong>3.Check out our Surveyor Apps and use them to easily post from the field or find information</strong><br /> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/apps" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/apps</a></p>
<p><strong>4.If you are searching for Employment Opportunities in Land Surveying, you can start here:</strong><br /> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs</a></p>
<p><strong>5. Where to upload surveying photos (please make sure you provide proper titles,descriptions and proper category):</strong><br /> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/photo" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/photo</a></p>
<p><a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/Locations">Location Based Hubs</a> have Photos Sections too for sharing photo which represent local surveying culture and challenges.</p>
<p><strong>6: Where to share Surveying Videos:</strong><br /> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/video" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/video</a></p>
<p><strong>7. Join and contribute to hubs based on Location, Equipment or Special Topics in Surveying:</strong><br /> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs</a></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Resources and Tools to Help You Improve as a Land Surveyor</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10219897654,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Land Surveying Jobs" width="710" /></a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>All of the <a href="http://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org" target="_blank">Surveying Jobs from the Jobs Board</a> (where you can post jobs for free) comes into <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs">this page for Jobs</a>. Search for <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs-by-location">Jobs by Location Here</a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/smarketplace" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10219898253,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Land Surveying Equipment" width="710" /></a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Our <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/smarketplace">Surveyor Marketplace Virtual Mall</a> (aka Smarketplace) is available in a <a href="http://www.smarketplace.org" target="_blank">Web Version</a>, <a href="http://app.smarketplace.org" target="_blank">Virtual Mall App</a> (add it to your phone) and a <a href="http://rss.smarketplace.org" target="_blank">RSS Feed Aggregator</a> (list your equipment for sale). Our <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/marketplace">Marketplace</a> is powered by trusted vendors inside the community. You can view the <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/megashop">Megashop</a> here.</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/directory" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10219898290,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Land Survey Company Directory" width="710" /></a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:18.6667px;"><strong>Our community cares about helping our members who own surveying companies get more business. If you are in the US, you can l<a href="http://directory.surveyearth.com" target="_blank">ist your company here inside the directory</a> for free. If you are outside of the US, you can <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/CompanyDirectories" target="_blank">find your location and list your company here</a>.</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/radio">Land Surveyor Radio</a> - All of the surveying podcasts in one place </p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/land-surveyor-tools-resources-you-should-using-2022-justin-farrow/" target="_blank">Land Surveyor Tools and Resources You Should be Using in 2022</a></span></p>
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<h2><strong>Surveyor Mentorship and Surveying Knowledge Exchange Project - Crew Apps for the Field</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Your experience in Land Surveying is priceless to the next generation. But more importantly, it is the glue which holds your crew together. </strong>We are trying something new as a community in order to attempt to improve inner crew communication across generations. </p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Other Cool Things You Can Do Inside the Community</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles">Add Surveying Articles</a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/almanac">Add a Surveying Term to the Almanac</a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/events">List Local Surveying Events</a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org" target="_blank">Post or Find Available Surveying Jobs</a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://directory.surveyearth.com" target="_blank">Add your Company to the Directory</a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Help Us Help You</strong></span></p>
<p>Land Surveyors United is committed to a brighter future for surveyors and together, we try everyday to inspire the next generation by highlighting a promoting the present and historical importance of Land Surveying to society and civilization. Our Community, <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/member-apps">Mobile Tools and Apps for Members</a> get better when you donate to the community, helping us continually upgrade our tools and add new features to use in the field.</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Justin</strong></span></p></div>Why is Land Surveying Beneficial?https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/why-is-land-surveying-beneficial2021-09-07T13:43:00.000Z2021-09-07T13:43:00.000ZLalit Tyagihttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/LalitTyagi<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9542745255?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Land surveying is the process of taking measurements of land and using them to create a detailed map of the area. It involves measuring the boundaries, elevations, and other features of a piece of land. This is done by using a variety of instruments, such as GPS receivers, total stations, and levels. The primary purpose of land surveying is to assist in the design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities. Land surveying is a critical part of the planning process for any construction project. It allows engineers to accurately determine the location of structures, roads, and other features on a site before construction begins. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Land surveying also helps planners to identify potential problems that could arise during construction and to resolve them before they become an issue. Land surveyors are also responsible for ensuring that the dimensions of a project are accurate. This includes verifying elevation levels, distances, and angles. By doing this, the surveyor can ensure that the project is built according to specifications and that it meets all relevant regulations and codes. Land surveyors also help with the development of land. They are involved in the process of zoning and subdivision, which involves dividing a tract of land into parcels that can be sold or developed. They also provide advice on environmental issues, such as soil erosion and flood control, and can help with the development of recreational areas. In addition to providing physical measurements of a site, land surveyors also use their expertise to help with legal issues. They are often consulted in cases of property disputes, boundary disputes, and other legal matters. Land surveying is a complex field that requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. It is an important part of the construction process and plays a critical role in the development of land. By understanding the basics of land surveying, you will be better equipped to understand the process of constructing and developing a site.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">From construction layout of high-rise steel structures to 3-D laser scanning, <strong>Land surveyors</strong> perform comprehensive surveying services for commercial and residential developments, buildings, highways, bridges, utilities, waterways, and property acquisitions. Experienced land surveyors utilize state-of-the-art equipment and practical innovation to reduce survey costs and expedite the completion of projects while maintaining a superior product for our clients.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;"><strong>Land surveying</strong> involves measuring and determining property boundaries. Property boundaries are the basis for all property transactions, including buying, selling, mortgaging, and leasing. A secure and strong property market requires certainty in the location of property boundaries. The location of property boundaries and knowledge of matters that may affect land ownership requires specialized training. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">GIS is the framework that provides the ability to capture, store, manage, and analyze spatial and geographical data. Polosoft Technologies, a leading </span><strong>GIS services</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> provider in the USA and UK offer tailored </span><span style="font-weight:400;">GIS services</span><span style="font-weight:400;"> to our clients globally, for getting spatial information mapped and interpreted. Polosoft Technologies developed solutions that store, analyze, and display geographical information for better navigation. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Cost savings resulting from greater efficiency </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">It is associated either with carrying out the work process (i.e., labor savings from automating or improving a workflow) or improvements in the mission itself. A proper condition for both of the scenarios is not so common, which utilized GIS in logistics operations and has seen dramatic improvements. It considerably reduced the time taken for the dispatchers to create routes for their home delivery trucks by about 75%. It led to hugely benefiting and enormously reducing the costs of carrying out the mission (i.e., 12%-15% less drive time by optimizing routes) and in turn improving customer service, reducing the number of return visits to the same site, and scheduling all the appointments more efficiently.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Better decision making<span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">This typically has to do with making better decisions about location. Common examples include real estate site selection, route/corridor selection, zoning, planning, conservation, natural resource extraction, etc. People are beginning to realize that making the correct decision about a location is strategic to the success of an organization.</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> <br /> </span><strong>Improved communication</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">GIS-based maps and visualizations greatly assist in understanding situations and storytelling. They are a new language that improves communication between different teams, departments, disciplines, professional fields, organizations, and the public.</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> <br /> </span><strong>Better geographic information recordkeeping</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Many organizations have a primary responsibility of maintaining authoritative records about the status and change of geography (geographic accounting). Cultural geography examples are zoning, population census, land ownership, and administrative boundaries. Physical geography examples include forest inventories, biological inventories, environmental measurements, water flows, and a whole host of geographic accountings. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">In government and many large corporations, GIS is becoming essential to understand what is going on. Senior administrators and executives at the highest levels of government use GIS information products to communicate. These products provide a visual framework for conceptualizing, understanding and prescribing action. Examples include briefings about various geographic patterns and relationships including land use, crime, the environment, and defense/security situations. GIS is increasingly being implemented as an enterprise information system. This goes far beyond simply spatially enabling business tables in a DBMS.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;"><br /> <a href="https://www.polosoftech.com/cad-services/land-survey-drafting" target="_blank">Land Surveying Drafting</a> is a typical process when you think of any <a href="https://www.polosoftech.com/gis-services/" target="_blank">GIS services</a> and Polosoft Technologies has been doing it flawlessly for years. Our team is efficient in storing, analyzing, and displaying the data provided by land surveyors. As a prominent name when it comes to data digitization and mapping with our <a href="https://www.polosoftech.com/lidar-drafting-services/" target="_blank">LiDAR services</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Land surveying is one of the most important and widely used tools in the construction and engineering industries. It is used to measure and accurately map out land boundaries and to determine the size and shape of land parcels. Land surveying is also used to measure the boundaries of large tracts of land and to locate potential development sites. Land surveying is used to help in land development and construction projects. It can be used to map out existing and proposed roads and other infrastructure such as pipelines and power lines. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14pt;">Land surveying can also help to determine the best location for a building or other structure, as well as the most suitable land use for a given area. Land surveying is also used to ensure that all construction projects are built in accordance to the local zoning regulations and building codes. By using land surveying, the construction team can ensure that all construction projects are built in accordance to the local laws and regulations. This helps to protect the safety of the public and the environment by ensuring that all projects meet the necessary standards. Land surveying is also used to provide accurate data for legal and financial purposes. Land surveyors can provide accurate measurements of land parcels and boundaries. This data can be used to help to determine the value of a piece of land or to help to settle land disputes. Finally, land surveying is used to monitor and measure the environment. By using land surveying, environmental scientists can accurately measure changes in land use and water levels. This data is then used to help to protect the environment from the effects of development and industrial activities.</span></p></div>How BIM can affect Quantity Surveyors?https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/how-bim-can-affect-quantity-surveyors2021-08-30T10:59:55.000Z2021-08-30T10:59:55.000ZHitech CADD Serviceshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/HitechCADD<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9502349292?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><blockquote><strong><em>BIM automates core processes for quantity surveyors in the preconstruction stage by reinforcing the 3D BIM model with material and component cost estimates, model-based BOMs, and scheduling.</em></strong></blockquote>
<p>The role of a quantity surveyor in the construction industry carries great importance for AEC firms and clients. The quantity surveying practice requires being in charge of calculating building material quantity and finances within required deadlines, which is a crucial responsibility. Taking the role of a cost consultant to generate a Bill of Quantities (BOQ’s) from 2D drawings can be tedious and error-ridden.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.hitechcaddservices.com/bim/?utm_source=landsurveyorsunited&utm_medium=HQ&utm_campaign=referral" target="_blank">Adopting Building Information Modeling (BIM)</a> technology helps quantity surveyors to boost efficiency and business through cost and time savings and improved coordination through accurate information exchange. Adding the most value at the preconstruction stage with parametric modeling enables the quantity surveyors to calculate accurate estimates, automate quantity surveying, speed up costing processes, and precisely capture and use project data.</p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Challenges faced due to traditional methods of quantity surveying</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Traditional quantity surveying has always let down quantity surveyors with challenges that result in project delays due to cost and time overruns. Performing Quantity Takeoff based on 2D drawings for complex construction projects is high-risk.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Quantity surveyors working on fast-paced projects with traditional surveying processes can miss crucial details leading to:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Uninformed decision-making in the preconstruction stage</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Costly rework due to errors in multiple 2D drawings</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Material waste and costing errors due to missing elements of double counting</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Inaccurate logistics planning</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Errors in data movement within files</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Variations in material quantity and cost during the design phase</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Revision of BOQ’s to accommodate design variations</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Loss of tenders or bids due to inaccurate and incomplete quantity surveying<br /> </span></li>
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<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>How BIM affects quantity surveyors</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Estimations performed by quantity surveyors have become straightforward with <a href="https://www.hitechcaddservices.com/bim/5d/?utm_source=landsurveyorsunited&utm_medium=HQ&utm_campaign=referral" target="_blank">BIM-based cost estimating</a> in comparison to paper drawings. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">The potential uses of BIM in modern-day QS practices include:</span></p>
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<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Preparation and extraction of accurate Quantity Takeoff’s from 3D models</span></li>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Generating precise cost estimates and reports based on components and stakeholder relevancy</span></li>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Early clash analysis during the coordination process</span></li>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Preparation of BOM’s</span></li>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Streamlined bidding and tendering processes based on client compliance and bidding offers</span></li>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Financial comparative analysis and value management</span></li>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Better sustainability based on formulated financial calculations</span></li>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Accurate feasibility studies for greater cost reliability and maximum value</span></li>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Promote procurement processes based on informed decisions through digitized building information</span></li>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Improved material waste management through model-based simulations</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Within the traditional role, the responsibilities of a quantity surveyor were limited to a narrow scope, whereas the modern quantity surveyor needs to do more. From investment appraisals to construction project management, and life cycle costing to value engineering, quantity surveyors need to undertake a broad spectrum work profile, and evolve as professional experts. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Benefits of BIM for quantity surveyors</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Precise model validations to incorporate evolving changes in the design phase<br /> </strong><span style="font-size:10pt;">The key competency of BIM for quantity surveyors is the ability to validate model information. Parametric modeling assists quantity surveyors with auto-adjustment of costs based on evolving project data in a Common Data Environment (CDE). Identifying quantities at specific stages or levels through model manipulation helps extract useable measures and quantities.<br /> </span><strong> <br /> </strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Informed decision-making leading to greater productivity and cost savings<br /> </strong><span style="font-size:10pt;">Automating core processes enables quantity surveyors to latch on to informed decision-making whilst working on a live model. The productivity factors can be enhanced through <a href="https://www.hitechcaddservices.com/bim/5d/?utm_source=landsurveyorsunited&utm_medium=HQ&utm_campaign=referral" target="_blank">5D BIM</a>, wherein evolving changes can be factored in to keep quantity surveyors updated. This reduces preconstruction communication fragmentation, lowers information conflicts, and mitigates rework leading to project cost savings and reduced project delays.</span><strong> <br /> <br /> </strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Accurate BOQs nullify logistical errors and reduce building material wastage<br /> </strong><span style="font-size:10pt;">Accurate and detailed project simulations through <a href="https://www.hitechcaddservices.com/bim/4d/?utm_source=landsurveyorsunited&utm_medium=HQ&utm_campaign=referral" target="_blank">4D BIM</a> can assist quantity surveyors to visualize and plug logistical gaps. As Bill of Quantities is an important tool to generate accurate cost management, BIM provides 5D as a means to automatically produce BOQ’s. BIM can extract quantities and calculate costs at any time during the design stage; and mitigates material waste. Comprehensive knowledge of cost determinants based on the BIM design engine helps churn out accurate and reliable cost estimates.</span><strong> <br /> <br /> </strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Improved bid management with detailed models and drawings</strong></span><br /> <span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">BIM application delivers intensive and detailed deliverables like 3D models and drawings compared to their traditional counterparts. Wrong assumptions based on 2D drawings can lead to bidding losses, whereas the preparation of comprehensive and straightforward construction data diminishes coordination and data gaps amongst various project trades. With the knowledge and skill of extracting accurate quantities from the building model, bidders can put forth winning or competitive bids.</span></span></li>
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<p>A project management solutions firm from Saudi Arabia needed a coordinated 3D BIM model at LOD 500 for a healthcare facility to achieve better scheduling and ROI. Based on 2D drawings, the project team at Hitech CADD Services generated a <a href="https://www.hitechcaddservices.com/case-studies/mep-3d-modeling-with-lod-500-for-a-hospital-saudi-arabia/?utm_source=landsurveyorsunited&utm_medium=HQ&utm_campaign=referral" target="_blank">clash-free 3D BIM model</a> with accurate material takeoffs.</p>
<p>Onsite risk and rework were mitigated by resolving any trade interferences in the 3D model, and deadlines were met through quick collaboration to streamline tasks, save time, and reduce rework. The 3D model also helped the client achieve higher ROI based on clear and precise scheduling.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Future of quantity surveying with Big Data, AI, and Machine Learning</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Enhancing project performance and producing better construction project outcomes through improved overall productivity is key for quantity surveyors. Quantity surveyors have become more mindful of transformational benefits and improvements in quantity measurements through advanced estimating tools. The reinforcement of BIM with Big Data, AI, and Machine Learning will lead to a significant reduction in workloads helping clients to reach maximum value. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;">Big Data</span> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Big Data has made QS more realistic through accurate cost data. It integrates a wide range of cost data to generate accurate cost estimates. A series of algorithms, data mining, neural networks, and more are required skills that a modern quantity surveyor needs to acquire. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Artificial Intelligence</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Artificial Intelligence or AI can process large amounts of historic data and past experiences to prepare an initial cost estimate. Neural networks and regression testing or models help improve the estimation accuracy and enhance the alternative design and material selection. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;">It has been observed that the accuracy of construction cost at the feasibility stage is within 25% to 30%, and it reduces to less than 20% as the design evolves, and as estimators provide their input. Design decisions can be more realistic, and projects can become more effective, improving the overall construction process.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Machine Learning</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Machine Learning can help quantity surveyors reduce time and cost overruns for an ongoing project. Extracting potential issues that cause these overruns can help profit maximization for contractors, clients, etc. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Conclusion</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;">The ever-evolving role of a quantity surveyor has led to new services that include value and risk management, FM, sustainability, financing, administration, and more. Furthermore, the maturity of BIM has made it imperative for quantity surveyors to adopt new processes and software-driven technology to generate accurate deliverables at the first instant. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;">The potential impact of software-driven technologies that are supplemental to BIM will continue to enhance the quantity surveying process. Quantity surveyors will take on a versatile and broad-spectrum profession as they continue to become more effective and productive with BIM.</span></p>
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<td align="center" valign="top"><a title="Land Surveying Jobs in South Carolina" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/SC/all/all/latest/0">SC</a><br /> <a title="Land Surveying Jobs in South Dakota" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/SD/all/all/latest/0">SD</a><br /> <a title="Land Surveying Jobs in Tennessee" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/TN/all/all/latest/0">TN</a><br /> <a title="Land Surveying Jobs in Texas" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/TX/all/all/latest/0">TX</a><br /> <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/UT/all/all/latest/0">UT</a><br /> <a title="Land Surveying Jobs in Virginia" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/VA/all/all/latest/0">VA</a><br /> <a title="Land Surveying Jobs in Vermont" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/VT/all/all/latest/0">VT</a><br /> <a title="Land Surveying Jobs in Washington" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/WA/all/all/latest/0">WA</a><br /> <a title="Land Surveying Jobs in Wisconsin" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/WI/all/all/latest/0">WI</a><br /> <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/WV/all/all/latest/0">WV</a><br /> <a title="Land Surveying Jobs in Wyoming" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/WY/all/all/latest/0">WY</a><br /> <a title="Land Surveying Jobs in Canada" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/SC/all/all/latest/0canada"><img class="nomargin" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/55292844?profile=original" alt="Canada" /></a></td>
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href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/CY/all/all/latest/0">Cyprus</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/CZ/all/all/latest/0">Czech Republic</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/DK/all/all/latest/0">Denmark</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/DJ/all/all/latest/0">Djibouti</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/DM/all/all/latest/0">Dominica</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/DO/all/all/latest/0">Dominican Republic</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/EC/all/all/latest/0">Ecuador</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/EG/all/all/latest/0">Egypt</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/SV/all/all/latest/0">El Salvador</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/GQ/all/all/latest/0">Equatorial Guinea</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ER/all/all/latest/0">Eritrea</a> || <a 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href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/KE/all/all/latest/0">Kenya</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/KI/all/all/latest/0">Kiribati</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/KP/all/all/latest/0">Korea</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/KR/all/all/latest/0">Korea</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/KW/all/all/latest/0">Kuwait</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/KG/all/all/latest/0">Kyrgyzstan</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/LA/all/all/latest/0">Lao</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/LV/all/all/latest/0">Latvia</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/LB/all/all/latest/0">Lebanon</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/LS/all/all/latest/0">Lesotho</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/LR/all/all/latest/0">Liberia</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/LY/all/all/latest/0">Libyan Arab Jamahiriya</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/LI/all/all/latest/0">Liechtenstein</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/LT/all/all/latest/0">Lithuania</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/LU/all/all/latest/0">Luxembourg</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MO/all/all/latest/0">Macao</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MG/all/all/latest/0">Madagascar</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MW/all/all/latest/0">Malawi</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MY/all/all/latest/0">Malaysia</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MV/all/all/latest/0">Maldives</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ML/all/all/latest/0">Mali</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MT/all/all/latest/0">Malta</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MH/all/all/latest/0">Marshall Islands</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MQ/all/all/latest/0">Martinique</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MR/all/all/latest/0">Mauritania</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MU/all/all/latest/0">Mauritius</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/YT/all/all/latest/0">Mayotte</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MX/all/all/latest/0">Mexico</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/FM/all/all/latest/0">Micronesia</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MD/all/all/latest/0">Moldova, Republic of</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MC/all/all/latest/0">Monaco</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MN/all/all/latest/0">Mongolia</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ME/all/all/latest/0">Montenegro</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MS/all/all/latest/0">Montserrat</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MA/all/all/latest/0">Morocco</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MZ/all/all/latest/0">Mozambique</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/MM/all/all/latest/0">Myanmar</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/NA/all/all/latest/0">Namibia</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/NR/all/all/latest/0">Nauru</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/NP/all/all/latest/0">Nepal</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/NL/all/all/latest/0">Netherlands</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/AN/all/all/latest/0">Netherlands Antilles</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/NC/all/all/latest/0">New Caledonia</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/NZ/all/all/latest/0">New Zealand</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/NI/all/all/latest/0">Nicaragua</a> || <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/NE/all/all/latest/0">Niger</a> || <a 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An <a href="https://www.nsps.us.com/page/2021ALTA" target="_blank">ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey</a> (formerly ALTA/<a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/acsm">ACSM</a>) must adhere to a set of national standards put forth by the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (now NSPS) and adopted by the <a href="https://www.alta.org/" target="_blank">American Land Title Association</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">These national standards seek to establish a common standard for commercial real estate transactions. The ALTA/NSPS standards require a more detailed report than the typical border survey and include:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Easements benefitting or encumbering a property.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Possible encroachments across the boundary or easement.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Whether there is access to a public road.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Zoning setbacks.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Flood zones that may impact the property.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Evidence of any use by other parties.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Water boundaries within the property.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Evidence of cemeteries.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt;">The names of the owners of the adjoining property.</span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;"> Quite a list, isn’t it? But wait…there’s more!</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Before the surveyor even begins to measure the property some pretty in-depth research must be performed. The current title commitment is examined. The municipal and country records are searched for possible encumbrances. And the research itself provides some foreknowledge of the land and any possible conflict <em>before the direct survey begins</em>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In other words, the <a href="https://www.nsps.us.com/page/ALTANSPSStandards" target="_blank">ALTA/NSPS</a> Land Title Survey is the Cadillac of boundary surveys and, like a Cadillac, is more costly than a plain old Buick of a boundary survey. In fact, it often covers more than the state standards. But not always. To avoid confusion, a recent edition of the standards contained a clarification that stated if there was a conflict between the state standard and the ALTA/NSPS standard, the most stringent should be applied.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The ALTA survey is also held to very strict standards of accuracy. The allowable error in linear feet for urban property is about 1 foot in just less than 3 miles. In other words, for every 15,000 feet the survey can only be off by as much as 1 foot.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The standards loosen as population density and level land decreases.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Why go to all this expense and trouble of ALTA Survey?</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Why go to all this expense and trouble? This is the type of survey often used when real estate is being purchased by an out of state party or a consortium of others that live outside the state where the property lies. The <a href="https://www.nsps.us.com/page/ALTANSPSStandards" target="_blank">ALTA/NSPS</a> is a national standard that puts everyone on the same page of expectations.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The ALTA/NSPS does not license surveyors; only the state can do that. But a smart surveyor will still be familiar with the ALTA/NSPS standard in order to know which standard is in effect for each part of the survey. By meeting just one set of standards the surveyor could be open to a lawsuit if and when a conflict arises.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Also read: </strong></span></p><h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/new-alta-nsps-land-title-survey-standards-to-take-effect-in-febru">New ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards to Take Effect in February 2021</a></h3></div>Collection of Surveying Articles to Learn Something Newhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/collection-of-surveying-articles-to-learn-something-new2021-04-09T20:52:28.000Z2021-04-09T20:52:28.000Z⚡Survenator⌁https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Survenator<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8777088480?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Download this collection of <a title="Land Surveying Articles shared by Land Surveyors United Members" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/" target="_blank">Surveying Articles</a> added to the community so far! The articles within are geared to help new surveyors get a better understanding of what is expected of them and as such, will not be totally applicable to all areas of the world. We need to know if what is presented applies in your location. If not, please tell us the differences. Each of these articles were written from the point of view of Land Surveyors <a title="USA Land Surveyors Hubs" href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/USA">primarily in the United States</a>. With that said, there will certainly be differences and other variables with the information in different areas of the world. We invite you to comment on any of the articles and encourage adding your suggestions for how the content relates to your local surveying environment. Thank you for doing your part to help us make surveying more engageable and supportable, socially.<br /> </span></p>
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<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/focus-on-land-survey-data-collectors">Focus on Land Survey Data Collectors </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/quantity-surveyors-and-services-they-offer">Quantity Surveyors and Services They Offer </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/building-surveyor-salary-and-employment">Building Surveyor Salary And Employment </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveyor-research-methods">Land Surveyor Research Methods </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/wow-land-surveying-robots">Wow! Land Surveying Robots </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveyor-tools">Land Surveyor Tools </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-survey-do-i-need-one">Land Survey - Do I Need One? </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-survey-pricing-factors-to-consider">Land Survey Pricing & Factors to Consider </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveying-formulas">Land Surveying Formulas </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveyor-safety">Land Surveyor Safety </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveying-continuing-education">Focus on Land Surveying Continuing Education </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveying-techniques">Land Surveying Techniques </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveying-consultants">Land Surveying Consultants </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-survey-technicians">Land Survey Technicians </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/qualifications-for-land-surveyors">Qualifications for Land Surveyors </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveyor-internships">Land Surveyor Internships </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/how-to-become-a-professional-land-surveyor">How to Become a Professional Land Surveyor </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/how-to-read-a-land-survey-1">How to Read a Land Survey </a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/how-hand-signals-are-used-in-land-surveying">Guide for Using Hand Signals in Land Surveying </a></h3>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a title="National Surveyors Week 2021" href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/nationalsurveyorsweek">National Surveyors Week 2021</a> is a great time for inspiring the next generation Land Surveyor. Becoming a professional land surveyor takes time, patience and research. In this article, let's research what it takes to become a land surveyor. We will also learn about surveying education and various licensure requirements, surveyor job duties, and job outlook to find out if Land Surveying is the career for you.</span></p>
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<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>But First, We'll look at What a Surveyor Does</strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land Surveyors are professional measurers. In other words, <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors">Surveyors</a> measure, create and map boundary lines for land, air and water spaces. Surveying is done to facilitate construction, engineering, land evaluation and the sale of real estate. Surveyors investigate previous records and examine the area in question for any prior surveys. Locations of land masses, features and structures are noted to ensure accuracy of the measurements. The end results are recorded, filed appropriately and presented to the client or responsible agency.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>The following chart gives you an overview about becoming a surveyor.</em></span></p>
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<td style="width:279px;"><strong>Degree Required</strong></td>
<td style="width:1162.5px;">Bachelor's degree</td>
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<td style="width:279px;"><strong>Education Field of Study</strong></td>
<td style="width:1162.5px;">Surveying and mapping; land surveying/geomatics; surveying engineering technology</td>
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<td style="width:279px;"><strong>Key Skills</strong></td>
<td style="width:1162.5px;">Detail oriented; mathematical and technical skills; problem-solving skills; written and verbal communication skills</td>
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<td style="width:279px;"><strong>Licensure and Certification</strong></td>
<td style="width:1162.5px;">Licensure is required in all states; certification is voluntary</td>
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<td style="width:279px;"><strong>Job Growth (2018-2028)</strong></td>
<td style="width:1162.5px;">6%*</td>
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<td style="width:279px;"><strong>Median Salary (2018)</strong></td>
<td style="width:1162.5px;">$62,580*</td>
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<p><em>Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</em></p>
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<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Here are 5 Steps to Becoming a Land Surveyor</strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em><strong>What exactly is a land surveyor? </strong></em> A surveyor is a technical specialist who determines boundaries and creates surface maps using measurements gathered from land and data from deeds, titles, maps and previous surveys. You would measure contours, depressions, elevations and distances; determine the longitude and latitude of prominent features; and direct and coordinate the activities of subordinates. You would also organize existing records, verify the accuracy of land measurements, enter data into mapping software and write descriptions of a surveyed area.</span></p>
<h4 id="section---Step1PrepareInHighSchool"><span style="font-size:18pt;">Step 1: Prepare in High School</span></h4>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=High+school"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8660821052,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="How to become a surveyor - high school" width="120" /></a>High school level courses in geometry, algebra and trigonometry help build a base of background knowledge you can apply to surveying. Courses in drafting or mechanical drawing, computers and geography may also be helpful. A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate is generally an admission requirement for bachelor's degree programs, and surveying programs may require prerequisites in math.</span></p>
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<h4 id="section---Step2EarnABachelorSDegree"><span style="font-size:18pt;">Step 2: Earn a Bachelor's Degree</span></h4>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=bachelors+degree" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8660839299,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Bachelors degree for becoming a land surveyor" width="140" /></a>According to O*Net OnLine, about 42% of surveyors have <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=bachelors+degree" target="_blank">bachelor's degrees</a>. Some states may require you to have a degree for licensing purposes. Relevant bachelor's degree majors include surveying and mapping, surveying and geomatics and surveying engineering technology.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Surveying degree programs generally include a combination of classroom instruction and field experiences to teach you applied technical math, computer-aided design and the use of tools such as Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Information System (GIS) technology, laser rangefinders and AutoCAD design software. Boundary law, statistical analysis and photogrammetry are other possible course topics. Some schools may require you to complete a capstone project.</span></p>
<h4 id="section---Step3ObtainALicense"><span style="font-size:18pt;">Step 3: Obtain a License</span></h4>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=License" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8660850052,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="How to get a land surveyor license" width="120" /></a>You need a surveyor's license in all U.S. states and territories; some may require you to pass the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. After working under supervision for four years, you may attempt the Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) exam to become fully licensed. Many states supplement the PS exam with their own exam.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8660852686,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Finding Land Surveeying Jobs" width="150" /></a>Architectural and engineering firms are your leading employment prospects, but a small number of opportunities are also available with government agencies, construction firms and utility companies. Estimated figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show about 45,310 surveyors held jobs in 2018. From 2018-2028 employment was projected to increase by six percent. According to the BLS, the decline may be due to the increased use of advances in surveying technology, thus allowing surveyors to complete more work in less time and reducing the demand for more personnel. As of May 2018 surveyors earned a median salary of $62,580.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:right;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em><a title="Where to find Land Surveying Jobs" href="http://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org" target="_blank">Where to find Land Surveying Jobs</a></em></strong></span></p>
<h4 id="section---Step5ConsiderCertification"><span style="font-size:18pt;">Step 5: Consider Certification</span></h4>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=Certification" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8660852881,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Certification for becoming a land surveyor" width="150" /></a>Obtaining certification is voluntary but could lead to a promotion or a higher salary. You can earn the Certified Survey Technician (CST) credential from the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), which offers the credential at four levels. Level one is open to anyone who can pass the exam. To be eligible for the level two exam, you need 1.5 years of experience. Level three requires 3.5 years of experience and level four requires 5.5 years. NSPS rules obligate you to pass the level three exam before you can take level four exam.</span></p></div>Land Surveyor Internshipshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveyor-internships2021-02-11T20:01:40.000Z2021-02-11T20:01:40.000ZMark Smithhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/MarkSmith<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8540733701?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Many surveyors who graduate from survey school are dumbfounded when they first enter the field. It can quickly occur to them that everything they learned about surveying - surveying history, theory and best practices - only partially prepared them for becoming a Land Surveyor. For this reason, Land Surveying Internships are a terrific opportunity for preparing new land surveyors for when "the rubber meets the road." Internships are a fantastic way of getting real industry experience no matter what career path you are choosing to go down. Not only do land survey internships better prepare a surveyor for the field, they also provide insight into how the dynamics of collaboration with a surveying crew actually works. Let's learn a bit more about Land Surveying Internships.</span></p><h2><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Benefit of Land Survey Internships</em></strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Becoming a land surveyor is a lot of hard work. Land surveyors have very intense jobs that require a lot of skill and knowledge to be able to succeed in their career.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In most cases, to become a land surveyor you must first complete a four year college degree in surveying or geomatics. From there you then have to become licensed in whichever state you want to work in.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=Internship" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8540759283,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8540759283?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">There is a strong demand for land surveyors and the more experience you have the better your chances are at securing a good job. Land survey internships are not only a great way to gain extra hands-on experience, but for many college courses it is a requirement that you complete a land survey internship prior to being able to become a licensed land surveyor.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In most states you are required to undertake a land survey internship after passing the initial land surveying exam after college - the Fundamentals of Surveying examination. Only once you have completed a land survey internship are you eligible to sit the second examination. The regulations in each state do vary, however. So always check up what the requirements are in your state regarding land survey internships.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">While a college education is very important in starting a career in land surveying, a land survey internship (whether required or not) gives you an extra edge above the rest by providing you with priceless experience outside of the classroom. Land survey internships give you the opportunity to put theory into practice.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Who Offers Land Survey Internships</em></strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">There are a wide range of companies and industries that offer land survey internships. As land surveying is such a broad area, many students choose a land survey internship that is most suited to the specific field they are interested in getting into.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Many different industries require land surveyors including architect firms, engineering firms, government agencies, real estate, mining companies and more. There are a huge number of types of land surveys that are best suited to different purposes. For example, real estate surveys may simply want a land survey that details the land boundaries for a property, whereas other surveys may require much more detail and advanced techniques.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Not all land surveyors choose to specialize, however if you are interested in gaining very specific knowledge then you should choose your land survey internship accordingly.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oeZhsUU319I" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>What is Involved in a Land Survey Internship</em></strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The type of work that you will be involved in during a land survey internship will depending on the company that you are working for.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">You will often be given a significant amount of responsibility during your land survey internship and you will spend a lot of time assisting the land surveyor in collecting data in the field, then collating that data and creating the final product at the end of the day.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">As with most internships, you will no doubt have to do the 'boring' jobs during your land survey internship - but most land surveyors will allow you to get quite hands on and really gain something from your experience that will assist you in your future career once you are qualified.</span></p><h4><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Where to Find Land Survey Internships</em></strong></span></h4><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Of course, there are always <a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6584/all/latest/0" title="where to find Land Surveying Internship jobs" target="_blank">Land Surveying Internship opportunities</a> inside our Jobs Board for Surveyors, but there are several other ways to find an internship in Land Surveying. Most land survey internships can be organized through your college as they have lots of contacts with local businesses and government agencies that offer land survey internships.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Alternatively you can contact local businesses independently. Put together your resume and a cover letter and approach any companies that interest you. If you have a specific area of interest then do some research into the best companies in your town that hires land surveyors in this area. By contacting them yourself you are showing initiative and ambition which are always a good start when looking for a land survey internship.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Always plan ahead when looking for a land survey internship. Internships are limited - particularly in small towns - so you don't want to miss out. You can plan as early as a year or more ahead of when you want to start your land survey internship and secure the best spot possible.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6584/all/latest/0" title="Land Surveying Internship jobs" target="_blank">See the latest Surveying Jobs for Land Survey Internship</a></span></p></div>New ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards to Take Effect in February 2021https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/new-alta-nsps-land-title-survey-standards-to-take-effect-in-febru2021-02-04T20:43:12.000Z2021-02-04T20:43:12.000Z⚡Survenator⌁https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Survenator<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8520068464?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Effective February 23, 2021, the 2016 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys are being replaced with the new 2021 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys (“2021 Standards”). The 2021 Standards include a variety of changes which seek to further limit surveyor’s liability and provide better clarity. Some of the more notable changes are as follows:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Various references to the word “shall” were replaced with “must” to reflect the United States Supreme Court’s decision in <em>Gutierrez de Martinez v Lamagno</em> 515 U.S. 417 (1995) in which the Court ruled that “shall” is a false imperative that really means “may,” and that “must” is the word that imposes an obligation or command.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Section 5.E. - Easements and Servitudes</strong>. This section was rewritten to clarify the surveyor is only obligated to note observed evidence of easements, servitudes and other uses which are “on or across” the surveyed property as opposed to those that affect the surveyed property. In addition, utility location markings, if any, are now required to be shown including a note of the source of the markings or a note if unknown. Further, the depiction of utility poles located within 10 feet of the perimeter boundary was unintentionally omitted from the prior standards and this has been corrected in the 2021 Standards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Section 6.C. - Easements, Servitudes, Rights of Way, Access, and Documents</strong>. In an effort to limit the items shown in Schedule B of the title commitment on the face of their surveys, Section 6.C.ii now limits the survey summary to rights of way, easements and “other survey-related matters.” Section 6.C also added a new subsection viii. to outline the surveyor’s responsibility when the surveyor becomes aware of a recorded easement not otherwise listed in the title evidence provided.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Table A.</strong> Requirement 18, regarding field delineation of wetlands, has been removed, and the introductory paragraph to Table A has been amended to clarify that Table A items may be negotiated.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Note, there are other changes to the 2021 Standards that are not outlined above which may need to be considered when contracting for a new survey.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">NSPS adopted the new 2021 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys on Friday October 30<sup>th</sup>. ALTA had previously adopted them on October 1<sup>st</sup>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">So, we now have a new set of ALTA/NSPS Standards; <strong><u>HOWEVER, keep in mind that they are not effective until February 23, 2021.</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Also, please remember that this document was approved unanimously by the members of the joint ALTA/NSPS Committee which is comprised of numerous members of both NSPS and ALTA.</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsps.us.com/resource/resmgr/alta_standards/2021_ALTANSPS_Standards_redL.pdf">A red-lined version of the 2016 Standards showing the changes</a>.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Following are comments on what I have identified as the primary changes for 2021.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt;">The U.S. Supreme Court in the 1995 case of <em>Gutierrez de Martinez v. Lamagno</em> 515 U.S. 417, found that the word “<em>shall</em>” is a false imperative that actually means “<em>may.</em>” So the Joint Committee reviewed each use of the words “<em>must</em>” and “<em>shall</em>” and used the one that it felt was most appropriate in each case, with “<em>must</em>” indicating an imperative.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Section 3.D.</strong> – Clarifies that the property that is the subject of the Land Title Survey is now expressed throughout the Standards as either “<em>the surveyed property</em>” or “<em>the property to be surveyed.</em>”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Section 3.E.i.</strong> – The definition of Relative Positional Precision has been modified such that it now applies only to “<em>the monument or witness marking any boundary corner of the surveyed property relative to the position of the monument or witness marking <u>an immediately adjacent boundary corner of the surveyed property</u></em>” Previously, it included the relationship of “<em>the monument, or witness, marking any corner of the surveyed property relative to the monument, or witness, marking <u>any other</u> corner of the surveyed property.</em>”[highlights added] </span>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In addition, in order to create a more defensible definition of RPP, the Committee added a sentence clarifying that the definition refers to “<em>local accuracy</em>” and that, in addition to how it can be estimated with a correctly weighted least square adjustment of the survey, it can also be computed using “<em>the full covariance matrix of the coordinate inverse between any given pair of points.</em>” The latter change will probably have no practical effect on the typical surveyor and survey, but it is an important addition to 3.E.i. to clarify the definition of RPP.</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Section 4</strong> – The Records Research section appears in the red-lined version to be almost completely changed; however, upon close review one will see that there are <u>very</u> few changes; the content of the section has merely been rearranged for clarity.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Section 5.C.ii.</strong> – This item has been modified in order to reference Section 5.E.iv. with respect to which utility poles need to be located.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Sections 5.E.ii., iii. and iv.</strong> – The Committee decided that utility locate markings should be located and shown as evidence of easements and utilities, including a note as to the source of the markings (with a note if unknown).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Section 6.C.ii.</strong> – This item now calls for limiting the summary to rights of way, easements and <u>other survey-related matters</u>. This is a Land Title Survey and it does not concern itself with matters that are not survey-related.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Section 6.C.ii.(e)</strong> – Clarifies that surveyors may provide objective information on rights of way, easements, or survey-related matters (i.e., whether they are on or touch the surveyed property), or, if they are so inclined, they can also opine on the “effect” of such matters, but that such opinions will be based on the description contained in the document. This prevents surveyors from being put in the position of opining on the <em>legal effect</em> of an easement.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Section 6.C.iii.</strong> – A minor change that eliminates what amounted to an unintentional requirement that surveyors determine if an abutting street or road is public.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Section 6.C.vi. </strong>– Include the tax parcel number for adjoining properties, except where the adjoiner is a platted land.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Section 6.C.viii.</strong> – This new item addresses a problem that many surveyors have encountered. If the surveyor becomes aware of a recorded easement not identified in the title evidence provided (typically a title commitment), the surveyor must now advise the title company of the easement and if no evidence of a release is provided, that easement must be shown or its existence otherwise explained on the face of the plat or map.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Table A introduction</strong> – The introductory paragraph of Table A now clarifies its original intent (from 1988) that the <u>wording</u> of a Table A item may also be negotiated, in addition to whether the item will be included and the associated fee. Any negotiated changes to the wording of an item (and any additional negotiated items) must be explained with a note.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Table A items 6(a) and (b)</strong> – These items have been modified in order to clarify that zoning information <u>specific to the surveyed property</u> must be provided to the surveyor. Of course, there is nothing to prevent surveyors from negotiating to conduct zoning research themselves if they are qualified and so inclined.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Table A item 10(b)</strong> – This item, which addressed whether certain walls are plumb, has been eliminated, leaving what had been item 10(a) as simply item 10</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Table A item 11</strong> – This item has been significantly simplified with the aim of trying to better manage clients’ expectations relating to the ability of a surveyor to show underground utilities. There are now two choices that a client can select from. Note that a choice relating to 811 locate requests has been eliminated. With few exceptions, such requests are unhelpful and the Committee does not expect that trend to be reversed. Of course, surveyors are encouraged to negotiate their own wording, especially if it is their experience that there are processes for locating underground utilities in their areas that are, in fact, productive.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Table A item 18</strong> – The wetlands item has been deleted; it continues to be confusing to clients and is unrelated to any title issue. Of course, wetlands could be addressed with an additional Table A item negotiated as an item 20.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Table A item 19</strong> – The wording of this item has been revised yet again. By selecting this item, offsite easements (which are typically included as easement parcels in Schedule A of the title commitment) will be surveyed as if they are fee parcels (except that they will not be monumented).</span></li>
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<p><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;"><a href="https://www.nsps.us.com/resource/resmgr/alta_standards/what_is_alta_survey.pdf">What is an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey? </a> Gary S. Kent, PLS</span> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.nsps.us.com/resource/resmgr/ALTA_Standards/2016_Standards.pdf">2016 ALTA/NSPS Standards </a>- effective February 23, 2016 </p>
<p><a href="https://www.nsps.us.com/resource/resmgr/alta_standards/2016_Standards_fillable.pdf">2016 ALTA/NSPS Standards - Fillable Table A</a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.nsps.us.com/resource/resmgr/ALTA_Standards/2016_Standards_REDLINE_20151.pdf">"Red line” markups of the changes from the 2011 edition to the 2016 edition of the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Requirements</a></p>
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<p><strong>ALTA/NSPS Standards: Statement on Copyright</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>“ALTA and NSPS permit “derivative” versions of the 2016 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys only for company branding/use and for education/training purposes.”</strong></em></p>
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<p><em><strong> </strong></em><strong>Land Title Surveys Explained</strong><strong> by Gary Kent, Chair of the Joint NSPS/ALTA Land Title Surveys Committee</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>In order to really understand what a Land Title Survey is about, one needs to understand the land tenure system in the United States and the role of title insurance. That takes some time and effort, but the singular most important fact is that in the United States, there is no guarantee of ownership of real property. A deed is, in fact, not proof of your ownership of real property, it is only evidence that you might own it. </p>
<p> Overcoming this problem and being able to confidently buy real property, or to obtain a loan to buy or develop real property, requires some sort of assurance that one's investment is not at risk. The way that is accomplished in the United States is with title insurance.</p>
<p> There is not a bank in the United States that will lend money to purchase or develop real property unless it is provided a title policy in order to ensure that its investment (the real property collateral) is protected. In addition, lenders require that one of the standard exceptions to the coverage afforded by a title insurance policy - the "standard survey exception" - be deleted from their policy. </p>
<p> The exact wording of the standard survey exception varies, but an example is: an exception for any "Claims of parties in possession, boundary line disputes, overlaps, encroachments and any other matters not shown by the public records which would be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property."</p>
<p> This is a standard exception to title insurance coverage because of the myriad of potential problems that could be detrimental to the integrity of a property's title and that will remain completely unknown unless a Land Title Survey is performed. </p>
<p> When the title company is provided with an acceptable Land Title Survey, it will remove that standard "blanket" survey exception and write exceptions for the specific problems identified on the Land Title Survey that represent possible problems with the title. The buyer and lender are then on notice as to the specific title problems that may affect the property and that, therefore, the title policy will not cover.</p>
<p> In order for all of that to work, the title industry must be confident that surveyors will provide a survey that will disclose all of those potential title problems (to the extent that they can be observed by the surveyor). Hence, the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys were developed (first in 1962 and revised 8 times since - most recently effective February 23, 2016).</p>
<p> The standards are jointly developed and adopted by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). This joint effort is required to assure that the needs of the title industry are addressed while necessarily taking into account what it is possible to accomplish - at a reasonable cost and in an acceptable time frame - by virtue of the survey process. </p>
<p> Having provided the reader that necessary background, we can describe the process. </p>
<p> A Land Title Survey is first and foremost a boundary survey that includes a lot of requirements above and beyond just simply surveying the boundary. This is because of the need to also identify all of those potential title problems listed in the standard survey exception above.</p>
<p> The ALTA/NSPS requirements are therefore almost all aimed at having the surveyor collect and document data from the records and on the ground in order to support the needs of title companies when they are asked to insure title without the standard survey exception. </p>
<p> Achieving that end is, from the survey standpoint, a multi-part, multi-dimensional exercise. </p>
<p> First, there must be extensive research both into the public records and into relevant private records. </p>
<p> If the survey is of an existing parcel, it is called a "retracement" and the surveyor's job with respect to the boundary is to "follow in the footsteps" of the original surveyor of the parcel. Often, that original survey was decades or more in the past, and finding the relevant records may entail a lengthy search through public and quasi-public records, and what is sometimes a fruitless attempt to find information from other private surveyors relating to that original survey.</p>
<p> Once the necessary records have been located - or not - the survey process moves to the field investigation. A diligent search for original or subsequent survey markers is made including the controlling or reference corners upon which the boundary lines and corners are dependent.</p>
<p> Except when the property is a lot in a platted subdivision (and even often in that case also) those reference corners and lines are typically some distance from the property. In many cases, they may be up to a mile away. In addition, those reference corners are very frequently buried anywhere from a few inches to several feet beneath roadway pavement or under or around trees, fences, walls or buildings. The relevant evidence may also be very difficult to find and ascertain, like long-abandoned roads, railroads or canals upon which the corners and lines of the boundary are dependent. </p>
<p> Finding the relevant evidence in order that the surveyor can develop a defensible opinion as to the boundary's location is typically the most difficult and time-consuming part of the survey. </p>
<p> Once that field evidence is located and documented, the analysis of that evidence begins. Almost never is the evidence in perfect congruence with what the records say, and the surveyor must then run through an extensive iterative process of sorting through the evidence, weighing it, conducting many calculations to test it, and finally applying the appropriate boundary law principles to the evidence in order to arrive at the location that he or she believes best represents the boundary as originally established by that original surveyor. </p>
<p> In the process of collecting the field evidence of the boundary, the surveyor will also locate the many other features required by the ALTA/NSPS standards such as the building locations, access points, evidence of use of the property by others, possible encroachments, fences, drives, utility features, water features, parking lots, parking spaces, etc., etc.</p>
<p> All of that fieldwork is conducted using a wide variety of tools at the disposal of the modern surveyor. Field conditions and other factors, like the size if the property and the number and density of improvements, will typically dictate the appropriate tools. They may include electronic total stations, robotic total stations, magnetic locators, GPS, ground/penetrating radar, utility locate technologies, aerial mapping, aerial photography, remote sensing, laser scanners and unmanned aerial vehicles (aka "drones"). More mundane tools like shovels and pick axes are usually required because the evidence that needs to be found and located is frequently, if not usually, beneath the surface.</p>
<p> After the boundary corners and lines have been retraced to the satisfaction of the surveyor, the surveyor will return to the field to set or reset any missing corner markers. </p>
<p> Then the plat/map of the survey is prepared to document those boundaries and all of the located features. The plat/map is prepared using any of a number of computed aided drafting (CAD) programs like Autodesk's AutoCAD, or applications that run inside AutoCAD. There are a number of other popular drafting/computing software systems used by surveyors such as Carlson.</p>
<p> The drafting process can be very automated with metadata on field-collected features being used to automatically create line work, connect up the related lines, place the appropriate symbols and even label boundary lines. Of course, presenting all of that data in a legible, readily understood form necessarily takes some manual adjustments of labelling locations, etc.</p>
<p> The plat/map must also show any gaps or overlaps with adjoining properties as revealed in the records, and the location and extent of any easements identified in the title commitment.</p>
<p> There are many notes required on a Land Title Survey such as those related to the depicted easements (e.g., recording information, whether shown, and, if not, why not). Other notes include, but are not limited to, those identifying problems or ambiguities relating to the boundary, areas that were inaccessible, and water boundary boundaries. </p>
<p> If the surveyor deems it appropriate to prepare a new property description based on the results of the survey, that will be undertaken with great care given to not inadvertently creating new title problems or confusion as to the boundaries and corners. A new description may be written to indicate new corner markers that were set or to reflect higher precision in measurements and dimensioning than the old description did. It should be noted, however, that just because there are differences between measured and record dimensions that most assuredly does not mean the old description is bad and needs rewritten. Like boundary locations, legal description interpretation is a function of legal principles, not mathematics.</p>
<p> Once the plat/map has been completed and any and all issues related to boundaries and easements resolved, it is sent out for review and comment by the interested parties (title company, lender and client/buyer). Any comments received will be reviewed and addressed if necessary, and the final plat/map then signed and sealed by the professional surveyor and sent to the interested parties. </p>
<p> Depending on the size and location of the property, the complexity of - or problems with -the legal description, the number and clarity of easements, and the amount of improvements and utilities on the property, the fee for a Land Title Survey can run from perhaps $2,000 at the very low end, to several hundred thousand dollars at the high end. The effort could take anywhere from about a week to several months.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.nsps.us.com/resource/resmgr/ALTA_Standards/20110223ALTAACSMLandTitleSur.pdf"> </a><a href="https://www.nsps.us.com/resource/resmgr/ALTA_Standards/20110223ALTAACSMLandTitleSur.pdf"><u>2011 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys</u></a><strong> <img src="http://www.nsps.us.com/_data/global/images/smallpdf_image.gif" alt="" width="40" height="13" /> </strong><strong>Requirements are effective February 23, 2011.</strong></p>
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<p><u><a href="https://www.nsps.us.com/resource/resmgr/ALTA_Standards/2011_Standards_Summary_of_Ch.pdf">Summary of Significant Changes from the 2005 Standards to the 2011 Standards</a><a href="https://www.nsps.us.com/_data/global/images/PDF%20Documents/ACSM/2011_Standards_Summary_of_Changes_to_2005_Stds.pdf"> </a></u><u><img src="http://www.nsps.us.com/_data/global/images/smallpdf_image.gif" alt="" width="40" height="13" /></u></p>
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<p><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1291300148022_411"><a href="https://www.nsps.us.com/resource/resmgr/ALTA_Standards/2011_Standards_HighlightedSi.pdf"><u>New Standards with red highlights showing which clauses within those Standards are substanitaily new or are otherwise significantly modified from the 2005 version.</u></a></span><strong> <img src="http://www.nsps.us.com/_data/global/images/smallpdf_image.gif" alt="" width="40" height="13" /></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size:small;"> </span></p></div>Qualifications for Land Surveyorshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/qualifications-for-land-surveyors2021-02-04T18:09:04.000Z2021-02-04T18:09:04.000Z⚡Survenator⌁https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Survenator<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8518220861?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land surveying is a very rewarding and exciting career path - with no two days exactly the same. <a title="Qualified Land Surveyors" href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors">Land surveyors</a> get the best of both worlds sharing their working day between the outdoors and the office. In this article and guide we shall look at land surveying qualifications and how you can get them. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land surveyors require several qualifications before they can practice as land surveyors in the USA. The land surveying qualifications required vary between states - however are essentially the same.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The first step to gaining land surveying qualifications is to go to <a title="Qualified Land Surveyors Colleges" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=College">college</a>. Most land surveyors do a four-year college degree in land surveying or related subject such as geomatics or spatial science. Students who take other related majors such as engineering or mathematics may also be eligible to apply for land surveying qualifications.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Land Surveying Work Experience</em></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8518306886,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8518306886,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Qualifications to become a Land Surveyor" /></a>Before becoming a licensed land surveyor you must first undertake several years of work experience on top of your college land surveying qualifications.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The actual number of years of work experience varies from state to state, however most states require at least four years land surveying work experience prior to being able to sit the examinations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">There are a wide range of industries where you can gain land surveying work experience including government agencies, real estate and engineering companies.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The next step to gaining land surveying qualifications is sitting the licensing exams - which we shall look at in more detail below.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Land Surveying Examinations</em></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">It is not easy to become a licensed land surveyor, and before being allowed to work independently as a licensed land surveyor you must first sit several examinations. To gain your land surveying qualifications you must sit both state and national examinations - the requirements vary depending on the state you live in.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The first examination you must sit is the <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=Fundamentals+of+Survey+exam" target="_blank">Fundamentals of Survey exam</a>. This is a national test for land surveyors and must be sat after completion of a college degree and before starting work experience. The test is held every April and October and once you have passed it you will progress to the <strong>land surveying qualification</strong> of 'surveying intern' (LSI).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Once you have completed your work experience you are able to take the next examination - the Principles and Practice of Surveying. By passing this exam you are eligible to sit state licensing examinations to become a licensed land surveyor. This exam is also held every April and October each year.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The final step in gaining your land surveying qualifications is sitting the state licensing exam. There are different requirements for each state, however the majority require you to sit and pass a written exam. In many states the final exam is the same and is administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (<a title="NCEES" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=NCEES" target="_blank">NCEES</a>).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Once you have passed this examination you have achieved all of your land surveying qualifications and can work as a professional land surveyor.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In many states you are required to keep your <strong>land surveying qualifications</strong> up to date by sitting refresher exams every several years.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Also See</em>: <span style="font-size:18pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveying-continuing-education">Focus on Land Surveying Continuing Education</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Where to Study for Land Surveying Qualifications</em></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">There are dozens of colleges across the country that offers land surveying courses. Not everyone chooses to do a four-year college degree prior to becoming a land surveyor, and in many cases people may work within the land surveying industry without ever becoming a professional land surveyor.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">There are many career paths within land surveying that may be of interest to you including <a title="Technicians Land Surveyors" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-survey-technicians" target="_blank">land surveying technicians</a>. Land surveying technicians do not require such as rigorous amount of study and most people are able to start working after a two-year college degree.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">If you are interested in studying a course in land surveying you will need to have a strong academic background, specifically in the areas of mathematics and physics. A large amount of land surveying qualifications are based around mathematics so for your best chance of entry into the college of your choice you should be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of the subject.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The easiest way to find land surveying courses in the USA is by searching on the internet. All major colleges have their own website that can provide you with all of the information you need including course content and entry requirements.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p></div>Land Survey Technicianshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-survey-technicians2021-01-26T19:36:15.000Z2021-01-26T19:36:15.000ZRichard Petteyhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/RichardPettey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8480886470?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land survey technicians are always in demand, and it is a career path that is required all around the world. Land surveying dates back thousands of years and is even more important today than ever before. In today's guide we shall look at the job of a land survey technician.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>What is a Land Survey Technician?</em></strong></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=Technician"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8481091083,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8481091083?profile=RESIZE_400x" width="336" /></a>Land survey technicians work in conjunction with land surveyors and related professions to help adjust and operate the equipment used for creating surveys as well as compiling notes and data and making sketches.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land survey technicians obtain land survey data including angles, elevation and contours using a variety of equipment and techniques. Using the data they will compile notes and records of work that has been performed to help assist the licensed land surveyor.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land survey technicians are required to be able to use CAD (computer aided design) systems to create drawings and maps of surveyed areas. They also use equipment such as GPS (global positioning system), digital mapping systems, electronic distance measuring instruments and other tools to perform their work.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land survey technicians play a crucial part in land surveying of all types and a wide range of skills are required to be successful as a land survey technician as we shall see below.</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Skills Required for Land Survey Technicians</em></strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land survey technicians are highly skilled professionals that need to have a high degree of accuracy and patience to be successful.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Mathematical skills are essential for land survey technicians. Land surveying is based around the fundamentals of mathematics such as geometry and trigonometry.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Strong reading and writing skills are also required as a land survey technician as accurate and detailed reports need to be written. The ability to communicate verbally is also important as they need to communicate their findings and information to other members of the surveying group when required.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">A good grasp of technology is very important as a land survey technician, as well as problem solving skills. The job of a land survey technician can be quite demanding and they need to be able to adapt to changing technology and use their surveying knowledge to solve problems.</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Becoming a Land Survey Technician</em></strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">As we mentioned before, land survey technicians are highly trained professionals and formal education is a requirement to become a land survey technician.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Typically, a one or two year college course in geomatics or land surveying engineering is adequate for starting a career as a land survey technician. There are dozens of colleges across the USA that offer these courses.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Entry into land survey technician courses usually requires outstanding high school grades in mathematics, English and physics.</span></p>
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<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Land Survey Technician Salary</em></strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The salary for land survey technicians varies depending on the employer and the location of employment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Entry level salary for land survey technicians typically starts at around $18,500 per year, with the average salary being just under $30,000 and the maximum salary at just under $50,000 per year.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Generally private companies pay more than government positions for land survey technicians.</span></p>
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<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Where do Land Survey Technicians Work?</em></strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land survey technicians are hired by a range of employers including government agencies, private companies, architectural firms, computer software firms and individual land owners to name just a few.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Many people choose to work as a land survey technician because they enjoy working outdoors. Land survey technician careers are a good compromise between indoor and outdoor work. A lot of time is spent actually outdoors helping to survey areas, however there is a significant amount of time spent in the office drawing and working with computers and data.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land survey technicians need to be prepared to work in all terrains and weather conditions - which can often be very harsh and grueling. They need to carry heavy equipment with them across large areas of land that may not be easily accessible by transport.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Additionally, there is often a lot of travel involved in land survey technician jobs. Mining companies will often hire land survey technicians to work in very remote areas.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24pt;"><a title="Land Survey Technician Jobs" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/technician/all/all/latest/0" target="_blank">Jobs for Land Surveying Technicians can be found here</a></span></p></div>Land Surveying Techniqueshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveying-techniques2021-01-21T18:11:19.000Z2021-01-21T18:11:19.000ZCharlotte Webbhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/CharlotteWebb<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8448253673?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land surveying is one of the world's oldest professions and dates back as far as the <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/surveying-history/early-egyptian-surveyors/egyptian-surveying-1400-bc" target="_blank">ancient Egyptians</a>. In today's guide we shall look at land survey techniques, and how they are used.</span></p><h2><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>History of Land Survey Techniques</em></strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">As we mentioned in our introduction, land surveying dates back thousands of years and is an integral part of every major civilization. Ever since the beginning of man, civilizations have had the need to know what property is theirs and understands the shape of the land.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a title="History of Surveying Techniques" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/surveying-history"><img class="align-center" src="https://st2.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1206259412?profile=RESIZE_1200x&width=1000" alt="Land Survey Techniques in Surveying History" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The basics fundamentals of land surveying have not changed since it first began, however the land survey equipment has changed drastically over the years.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In the past, land survey techniques had the right principles, however due to less knowledge and technology they weren't overly accurate or reliable. Modern land survey techniques are incredibly precise largely due to advanced technology available to create the tools used to perform the land survey techniques.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Essentially land survey techniques have remained very much the same - using fundamentals of mathematics including geometry, calculus and trigonometry. It is the tools that have changed.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Purpose of Different Land Survey Techniques</em></strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land surveying is a very broad subject area and as such not every land survey technique is suitable for every application.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The type of land survey technique they choose to use will depend on a variety of factors. Largely it depends on the type of survey that they are doing. Land surveys can be divided into three basic categories: standard land surveys (fixing property lines, calculate land areas etc.);<strong> engineering surveys</strong> (ensuring building is constructed in correct place); and informational surveys that are used to create maps and charts.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land surveys can also be classified as either geodetic surveys or plane surveys. Geodetic surveys are very precise and cover large areas.These require the curvature of the earth to be taken into consideration and require additional land survey techniques such as triangulation, trilateration and astronomical direction fixing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Plane surveys differ in that they consider the surface of the Earth to be a flat plane, and curvature is not taken into consideration. Techniques for plane surveys include plane trigonometry and plane geometry. These types of land survey techniques are only used in small areas.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Additional sub categories of land surveys that will affect the chosen land survey techniques include: route surveys, property surveys, industrial surveys and hydrographic surveys.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Land Survey Techniques</em></strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">There are numerous land survey techniques that are used in the various situations that we mentioned above, however there are five fundamental techniques that are used most commonly among land surveyors: triangulation, trilateration, traverse, leveling and radiation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a title="Examples of Triangulation in Land Surveying" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=Triangulation">Triangulation</a> land survey technique uses series' of connected triangles that join and overlap each other, and from there angles can be measured from determined stations. This is the most commonly used land survey technique and is also very efficient as it minimizes the number of measurements that need to be made.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a title="Examples of Transliteration in Land Surveying" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=Transliteration">Trilateration</a> is a land survey technique that uses electronic distance measuring equipment to measure the lengths and sides of the triangles used in triangulation and from there the angles can be calculated. Trilateration is a preferred land survey technique in rough terrain where it can be easier to get accurate calculations than by using the traditional triangulation land survey technique.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a title="Examples of Traverse in Land Surveying" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=Traverse">Traverse</a> land survey technique uses a series of lines whose distances and lengths have been measured and are connected together by points in determined locations. Traverse lines can be either open or closed and can be adjusted to go around rough terrain or obstacles as required. This land survey technique is commonly used for creating preliminary surveys for the building of new roads.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><a title="Examples of Levelling in Land Surveying" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=Leveling">Leveling</a> </strong>is a land survey technique that is used to determine the difference in elevation in a specified area by measuring vertical distances on a graduated rod using a leveling instrument. There are a variety of leveling instruments, however dumpy levels, transits and Theodolites are the preferred option. Using trigonometry the difference in elevation between two points can be established.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The final land survey technique is <a title="Examples of Radiation in Land Surveying" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=Radiation">Radiation</a><strong>. </strong>Radiation is a land survey technique that is used most commonly in conjunction with a plane table. Using a fixed position above a ground location various points are taken at the boundary of the survey area. These points are drawn on a piece of paper and the distances measured and converted to the required scale on the survey sheet. Radiation is commonly used with other land survey techniques such as traverse and triangulation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p></div>Focus on Land Surveying Continuing Educationhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveying-continuing-education2021-01-21T16:37:48.000Z2021-01-21T16:37:48.000ZRobin Warnerhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/RobinWarner<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8448058686?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">For land surveyors, the education never stops. The role of land surveyors is highly advanced and to get their license they must undergo several years study, <a title="Land Surveyor Licensing" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveyor-licensing">work experience and licensing</a> examinations. However, it doesn't stop there. In recent years many states require land surveyors to get involved in continuing education throughout their career. In today's guide we shall look at land surveying continuing education in more detail.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Regulations Surrounding Land Surveying Continuing Education</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Approximately 75 percent of all states in the USA now require land surveyors to undergo continuing education even after being licensed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The number of hours varies between states, however most states require at least 24 hours of land surveying continuing education every three years.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land surveying continuing education is very broad and can cover a variety of subjects that are most suitable for the career path you have chosen. For example, you may choose to take seminars and classes in land surveying ethics and law the first time round then after three years you may be more interested in learning more about current technologies and the latest research in land surveying.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">There are a huge range of courses available for land surveying continuing education to choose from. So why has the government decided to make land surveying continuing education law? Let's take a look.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=continuing+education" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8448059696,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Land Survey Continuing Education" width="640" /></a></span></p><h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Why is there Land Surveying Continuing Education?</em></strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">While many people may find that the requirement for land surveying continuing education is a hassle, there are actually a huge range of benefits to it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">A large amount of land surveying is based around technology and research, and as we all know technology literally advances on a daily basis. By having land surveying continuing education, professionals can be kept up-to-date on the latest advancements in the industry to ensure they don't get left behind and that the quality of their work remains as high as possible. In terms of the public, it is important that land surveyors take part in continuing education to maintain high standards and safety measures.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Many land surveying continuing education courses actually simply teach land surveyors the basics of land surveying. Sometimes the best way to continue your education is to go back to basics and refresh your memory. Many of the basics of land surveying such as geometry, trigonometry and basic physics probably weren't brought up again after first year college, so a refresher course can make a big difference.</span></p><h2><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>How to Get Land Surveying Continuing Education</em></strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">There are many ways in which you can gain the required land surveying continuing education hours that you need in your state. Check with the surveying licensing board in your state to establish how many hours (if any) you are required to do and how often to ensure you are not breaking any laws by practicing land surveying.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The first step you can take to finding land surveying continuing education courses is by speaking to your employer as they should have knowledge of what courses are available and may be able to recommend good ones to you. Often there are group discounts if other employees get together and attend the land surveying continuing education classes together.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The internet is a fantastic resource for finding land surveying continuing education courses and many of them can be booked online simply and easily. There are a wide range of courses available ranging from day seminars through to week long intensive courses and workshops.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">As the law for continuing education is still quite new, more and more courses and classes are popping up all the time.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><em>Land Surveying Continuing Education Cruises</em></strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">One of the latest revelations in land surveying continuing education is Caribbean cruises! One of the most popular companies that offer land surveying continuing education courses now offers the opportunity to complete up to 24 hours of training while cruising the stunning waters of the Caribbean!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">It may seem like a bizarre concept, but it is incredibly popular and surprisingly affordable. Hundreds of land surveyors take part in the cruises and it provides a fantastic opportunity to mingle and share ideas with your peers.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=continuing+education" target="_blank">Discussions about Continuing Education in Land Surveying</a></span></p></div>Land Surveyor Toolshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/land-surveyor-tools2020-12-20T22:25:38.000Z2020-12-20T22:25:38.000ZCharlotte Webbhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/CharlotteWebb<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8312166659?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Surveyors tools are basically any device that doesn't necessarily require a specialized skill set to use. A <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/topics/total-stations" title="Total Station tools Land Surveying">total station</a> is a very sophisticated device that takes extensive training and knowledge to operate with the degree of precision required to meet the standards expected by either legal restrictions and regulations, the client, or both.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Given the distinction, there is a difference between the strict definition of a tool and an instrument; both will be examined. One of the reasons is the blurring of the line between the tool and the instrument with the advance of technology. <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=Stadia" target="_blank">Stadia rods</a> – also called boards – are now very sophisticated prism reflectors or direct-reading laser boards and no longer simple calibrated measuring sticks.</span></p><p><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=tools" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8312198467,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Land Survey Tools" width="600" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/USA" title="USA Surveying Chapters all 50 states">All 50 states in the USA</a> require surveyors to be tested and licensed. The actual license is not achieved until the apprenticeship program – usually four years – and at least a bachelor's degree in surveying or closely-related academic degree, are completed and a second test administered to determine if the licensee is qualified. The licensed surveyor is the one who uses the instrument. The apprentice – also called the “chainman” as a vestige of the old profession – is the one who uses the tools.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">There are a number of traditional tools that are needed by the surveyor, and will continued to be needed in the foreseeable future. They include stakes, sledge hammers, drills, and the usual familiar hand tools required to keep things in operable and serviceable condition. Basically, any tool used by a forester will also be part of the chainman's tool kit. This includes a number of brush cutting and clearing tools to ensure a clean line-of-sight to the surveying instruments.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=stakes" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8312220264,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Land Survey Tools Construction Stakes" width="512" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Surveyor-specific tools include: levels of several types, including mechanical and optical; transits – including pocket transits as well as optical and laser styles; the plane or map table with several different alidade types; theodolites – both optical and laser; electronic distance measuring equipment, Global Positioning System, electronic data collectors, hand-held calculators – including computerized data collectors; computer and satellite radio and GPS interfaces; prism and mirror reflectors; rods and stadia boards; surveyor's measuring tapes; plumb bobs – including low-light or miner's plumb bobs as well as laser plumb devices, and a variety of recording equipment from the simplest chalks and keels, to pencils and notebooks. Not to be overlooked are trig tables, slide rules, mapping tools, and other text or paper-based media when the machines fail for one reason or another.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Computer hardware and software is becoming more and more prevalent in the surveying business. It is not uncommon to see instruments with Bluetooth wireless enabled interfaces. Older RS-232 – otherwise known as the serial or parallel ports on legacy computers – technology for data download and transfer are available, however, there may be specialized software required. Some of the more expensive total stations have special cables, however, they are supported by a number of MS Windows operating systems. Before considering the significant capital investment in a total station solution, ensure there is a modern and user-friendly interface for your preferred or specified laptop computer. If the application is going to entail rugged conditions and marginal terrain, a wireless solution is highly desirable.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Expense is always a consideration. Many long-time licensed professionals prefer to use their own equipment, however, the chainman or journeyman will usually use what is provided by the employer. In the case of the Geodetic Survey Service, for example, instruments will be provided by the government that simply are not available to the average land surveyor. Some third-party government contractors will have the instruments and tools specified in the contract which must be used in order to stay in compliance with the terms of the contract.</span></p></div>Wow! Land Surveying Robotshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/wow-land-surveying-robots2020-12-20T20:58:38.000Z2020-12-20T20:58:38.000ZCharlotte Webbhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/CharlotteWebb<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8311948481?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">For <a title="Land Surveyors United Members" href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors">modern day Land Surveyors</a>, this is nothing new. Robotic Total Stations are widely used in Land Surveying, worldwide!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Surveying has been around for a very long time. It is known as the second oldest profession and men have been practicing it since early 3000 BC. It was used in ancient Egypt when they built the pyramids, and was used by the Roman Empire to establish tax registers of conquered lands. Surveying requires a skill in mathematics and was one of the first professions to be licensed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Shades of Asimov, they are among us. The robots are here. Now they are surveying the land, no, this is not fiction, but real. Robots are joining the work force in even greater numbers. Where before they were mostly used in factories, they are now mapping, or rather, survey the great outdoors for us. These robots, called total stations, can measure distances and even email the information to the main office and connect to GPS satellites if needed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">What used to be a two person job, can now be handled by one person. One person, with some robotic help. Now if you are looking for something out of Star Wars, well, you are going to be disappointed. R2D2and C3PO they are not, what they can do is save money and take the place of people in terrains that are hazardous or just too difficult to reach.</span></p><p><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/video/introduction-to-robotic-total-stations" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8311952859,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Robotic Total Stations inside Community" width="600" /></a></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/video/introduction-to-robotic-total-stations" target="_blank">Check out Introduction to Robotic Total Stations</a></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Surveying is used in many ways, it is used to plan construction, roadways, erosion control, to check boundaries and building locations. It is used to map out roads and define property boundaries. It is used in construction to make sure that the building planned will meet all building requirements for the location. It is used is a court of law to help establish ownership, in case of dispute. While it is an old profession it is one that is not going to disappear any time soon.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Surveying tools may vary from a simple hatchet to chop down brush that stands in your way to <a title="All about Total Stations" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/topics/total-stations" target="_blank">total stations</a> that do the work of the second team member. This includes such tools as laser levels, laser detectors, laser distance measures, prisms, poles tripods, measuring wheels anded tapes. Don't forget the bags to carry all this stuff in, perhaps a backpack.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">While a good share of these tools remain rather pricey the cost of technology goes down the more it is put in use. Still for a company starting up, the tools of the trade will still be on of the biggest investments. However, when you figure in work lost due to sick days on the part of team members, robots do not get sick, the cost of medical insurance, overtime and all the other expenses of hiring workers. Now compare the yearly cost of an employee to the cost of buying a robot helper and maintaining this helper. In most cases the robot will be cheaper and has the added benefit of being able to go places where a person might have trouble or may be placed in danger.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In the future we can look forward to even more advances in this field. Thanks to NASA and the advances in underwater surveying. NASA is even now testing a robot that will be surveying the Moon sometime in the future and tests have been made on an underwater surveying robot that will be able to go where man cannot. In the mean time if you have a need for a total station or just want to look, the Internet is full of places where you can get on of these surveying robots.</span></p></div>Focus on Land Survey Data Collectorshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/focus-on-land-survey-data-collectors2020-12-17T18:12:21.000Z2020-12-17T18:12:21.000ZSurveyor Markethttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/SurveyorMarket<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8299914072?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=225"></div><div><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;">The Role of Data Collection in Land Surveying</span></h2><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land surveys are an important part of the everyday lives of every person living in a modern civilization. Without realizing it, we use the data collected by land surveyors on a daily basis for building, construction and maps. In today's guide we shall look at the role and purpose of <a title="Land Survey Data Collectors" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/page/data-collectors">land survey data collectors</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/topics/surveying-history" title="Survey History Hubs" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8299919056,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="8299919056?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></span></p><h3><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><em>Purpose of Land Survey Data Collectors</em></strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land surveys have been around since almost the beginning of man, and there are examples of land surveys dating back to the ancient Egyptians in 3000 BC. (Learn more about <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/History" target="_blank">Surveying History</a>)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land survey data collectors have many purposes and it is in fact a very broad area. People require land survey data collectors for many different reasons, some for personal reasons whereas in many cases it's for government records and commercial ventures.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Before purchasing any real estate, people are advised to have a land survey data collector conduct a land survey of the property as it is a legal document that establishes land ownership and helps avoid any lawsuits that may arise in the future over the subject of land ownership.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Every single map that you have ever used and will continue to use is based around an original land survey. While the actual map you are looking at may not be a land survey, it will have originated as a land survey and developed into the maps you use.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">If a map needs to be redrawn or created from scratch then land survey data collectors are required to perform a land survey from which the map can be created.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><em>So what exactly do land survey data collectors do to create land surveys?</em></strong></span></p><h3><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><em>Role of the Land Survey Data Collectors</em></strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The most important part of creating land surveys is the data collection. Without accurate data there is no land survey. Land survey data collectors have the important role of setting up special land surveying equipment and taking precise measurements and collecting that data for use in a land survey.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">There are several different types of land surveys so the land survey data collectors need to be able to know what type of data and measurements need to be taken to create the land survey that is required.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The two main types of land surveys are boundary surveys and topographic maps - however there are dozens of other categories that land survey data collectors need to understand. Boundary surveys require the land survey data collectors to establish the boundaries between land owners, essentially who owns what in the eyes of the law.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Topographic land surveys are generally much more detailed and require the land survey data collectors to measure the elevation of various points on a specific piece of land and use that data to draw contour lines on a plot.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land survey data collectors are highly skilled professionals that must have a strong grasp of mathematics, physics, law and engineering to be successful in their role.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Below we shall look at some of the tools and techniques that land survey data collectors use to complete their work.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><em>Tools and Methods Used By Land Survey Data Collectors</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land survey data collectors need to use a wide range of methods and tools in their roles. The majority of land surveying is based around the fundamentals of mathematics, and some of the methods used for land survey data collection include <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=trigonometry" target="_blank">trigonometry</a>, <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/search/search?q=triangulation" target="_blank">triangulation</a> and geometry.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">There are a range of tools that land survey data collectors use, some a lot more advanced than others. Many of the tools that land survey data collectors use these days are electronic, such as a <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/topics/total-stations" target="_blank">total station</a>, which allows the data they collect to be much more accurate.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://www.smarketplace.org/equipment-software/gps-surveyors" target="_blank">GPS systems</a> are commonly used by modern land survey data collectors and are relatively accurate, however there is still room for improvement. The accuracy of GPS is affected by several factors including the amount of forestation surrounding the area that may affect the satellite signals. Land survey data collectors must be able to use a range of different methods to ensure the accuracy of the data they collect.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">See More Learn More:</span></p><p><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/video?q=Data+Collector" target="_blank" title="Data Collectors Videos">Land Survey Videos about Data Collectors</a></p><p><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/photo?q=Data+Collector" target="_blank" title="Data Collectors Photos">Data Collector Photos </a>Submitted by Land Surveyors United Members</p><p><a href="https://www.smarketplace.org/equipment-software/data-collectors" target="_blank" title="Data Collectors for sale">Data Collectors for Sale in the Smarketplace</a></p></div>