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Guide for Using Hand Signals in Land Surveying

Hand Signals Used in Land Surveying There are times on a jobsite when crew members may be too far away from one another to hear each other. In these situations, Land Surveyors and Construction workers use hand signals to communicate over distance and noise. Check out this Guide to using hand signals on the job as a land surveyor.

Land Surveying Techniques

The basics fundamentals of land surveying have not changed since it first began, however the land survey equipment has changed drastically over the years. 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.

Land Surveying Formulas

The subject area of land surveying is very interesting and to become a licensed land surveyor you need to understand and be able to put into practice a wide range of land survey formulas as the majority of land surveying is based around mathematics and physics. In today's guide we shall look at land survey formulas in more detail. And if you are a Land Surveyor, here is an entire forum and hub for sharing surveying formulas.

TYPES of SURVEYING

Types of Surveying: This list is a very simple explanation of each of the types of surveys that are talked about here. As you can see, some types of surveys are known by multiple names. These can change in different parts of the country.

Measurements in Land Surveying

Focus on Land Surveying Measurements. When reading legal land survey descriptions there are several things a land surveyor must keep in mind to conduct a proper survey.

Land Surveyor Safety

Land surveying is a profession that helps people measure land and create maps. It can be dangerous because it involves working in tough and unpredictable conditions, like construction sites and mountains. Surveyors must take safety precautions, like wearing safety gear and using the right tools, and be aware of the risks of diseases and legal issues. With the right knowledge and training, surveyors can stay safe.

Land Surveying Markers & Monumentation

All about the types of Land Surveying Markers & Monumentations. Land survey markers or land survey monuments are objects that are placed in marking major survey points on the earth’s surface. They are placed for use during surveys and for possible following surveys to come. Markers are typically durable and are often intended to be permanent. They can be as straightforward as a chisel mark or nail to as complex as stamped metal disks that are set into concrete or rock pillars.

How to Read a Land Survey

Land surveys are an important part of heritage and history and without them who knows what the world would look like. In fact, if it weren't for land surveys, we would not have maps. And although you should always consult a professional land surveyor regarding measurements on your property, let's look at how to read a land survey. Also check out the curated collection of Land Surveying Articles to get you started Becoming a Land Surveyor.

How to Become a Professional 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.

Land Surveyor Internships

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.

Understanding How to Perform Traverse Correction in EXCEL /Transit Rule/Bowditch Rule- Closed Traverse

By following these steps and implementing the necessary formulas in Excel, land surveyors can efficiently perform traverse correction for closed traverses using the Transit Rule or the Bowditch Rule.

What’s the Difference Between an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey and a Boundary Survey?

ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey vs Boundary Survey: What is the difference?

Land Survey Pricing & Factors to Consider

Receiving an estimate of costs for a survey from a Registered/Professional Land Surveyor takes very little effort and is easier than you may think. A surveyor first needs a copy of your Warranty Deed in which a description of your land helps determine an accurate estimate. The cost of a Land Survey is directly related to the total time and effort involved for the survey. When receiving an estimate for a survey keep in mind that all Land Surveyors assume the worst possible scenario in calculating an estimate for you. Competitive rates for the majority of Land Surveyors in your area should also be expected.

Qualifications for Land Surveyors

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. Land surveying is a very rewarding and exciting career path - with no two days exactly the same. Land surveyors 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.

On Accuracy in Land Surveying

Land surveyors have a very important role in establishing ownership of land and helping ensure the smooth running of new building developments. In today’s guide we shall look at the accuracy of land surveys and why it’s so very important.

Collection of 3D Surveying Tools in Sketchup

If you use Trimble Sketchup online you probably already know that there are hundreds of great 3D models of surveying equipment and land surveyors to check out. Enjoy these brilliant examples of 3D surveying models!

Survey Legal Descriptions Guide + AI Tool for Surveyors

Legal descriptions are important because they provide a clear and accurate definition of a property's boundaries, which can be used in legal documents such as deeds, contracts, and property records. In this guide, we will explain the legal descriptions used in land surveying for (State or Province), including metes and bounds, the government rectangular survey system, and lot and block.

How accurate are land survey measurements?

I get the same question a lot. "Why can't I just survey my land with my phone? It has GPS in it." The truth is while smartphones are convenient and useful for many tasks, they are not suitable for professional land surveying. 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.

How BIM can affect Quantity Surveyors?

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.

Land Survey Technicians

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. What is a Land Survey Technician?

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Do you have an article about Land Surveying that you would like to share?

Land Surveying is a timeless art and science and it is therefore, evergreen! You may also know that a lot of older publications have gone away, unfortunately. If you have written or published land surveying articles in the past, we would be honored for you to share them here with us. If it is an older article, you can even republish it here with updates and reflections.

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Want to embed a PDF Document?

If you have a PDF document or article related to land surveying that you would like to embed inside an article post, simply copy/paste the following code block into the HTML view of the post editor and replace the BOLD part of the code with the URL of the PDF you'd like to embed.

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Differences between Forums, Blogs and Article posts

Forum Posts are great for asking questions which have a definate answer. Forum posts are best for a quick exchange of information between Land Surveyors United members. Please note that All Community Hubs have their own dedicated Forums so if your post is related to a specific hub, it is best to ask your question or share your tip inside the hub in which it belongs for targeted answers. For example, if your question relates to Leica equipment, ask your question inside the Leica Hub forum for best results as all members inside that hub uses the equipment in question. Likewise if your question pertains to a Location, you should consider making your post inside the appropriate hub.

Add Discussion

Blog Postsdiffer from Forum posts because you can embed and upload different kinds of information. Blog posts are best for presenting information and updates for feedback and sharing. When posting a Blog Post, you can also publish a short excerpt at the bottom which is what most members will see before reading the blog post. Blog posts are also great for posting new surveying projects and digests of links to multiple surveying topics or your own website. Things that can be embedded into Blog Posts are videos, images, slideshows, powerpoints, spreadsheets, PDFs, documents and more.

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Articles are similar to Blog Posts in all ways except one. Articles allow for you to post an Author Block at the bottom with links to your contact info, website information, credentials, etc. Similar to Blog Posts, things that can be embedded into Blog Posts are videos, images, slideshows, powerpoints, spreadsheets, PDFs, documents and more. Similar to both types above, Hub Owners can add article sections and features to any hub they control on the community.

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