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Construction Surveying in Alaska: A Comprehensive Guide

Construction surveying, also known as construction stakeout or layout, is a critical aspect of any building project. It's the process of accurately marking the positions of structures, utilities, and other features on a construction site according to engineering plans. Without precise surveying, projects can face costly delays, rework, and even structural failures. In Alaska, with its unique geographical challenges and regulatory environment, construction surveying demands a specialized…

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Started by Justin Farrow
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Charting the Wilderness: Alaska's Surveying Legacy

In the realm of the Last Frontier, surveying stands as a testament to human resilience and the quest for knowledge, capturing Alaska's grandeur through meticulous measurements and maps. This exploration into Alaska's surveying heritage unfolds a narrative of daring individuals who navigated the extremes to delineate the unknown, showcasing pivotal surveyors, landmark undertakings, the foundation of professional societies, and crucial events that have molded the surveying domain in this…

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Started by christopher lucas
1 Reply · Reply by Justin Farrow Mar 18, 2024
Survey Legend

Alaska US Topo Maps Announced (USGS)

The first 400-plus new US Topo maps for Alaska are now accessible and are the beginning of a multi-year project, ultimately leading to more than 11,000 new maps for the entire state. The goal of the Alaska Mapping Initiative is the production of a complete series of digital topographical maps at a scale of 1:25,000 to replace the 1:63,360-scale maps produced more than 50 years ago. Prior to this effort, topographical maps for much of Alaska were out of date and not produced to current…

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Started by ⚡Survenator⌁
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Narrowbanding in Alaska

Are the 2013 narrowbanding rules affecting your business in Alaska?Per the FCC, Beginning January 1, 2013, mobile radio systems operating in the 150-512 MHz radio bands (this applies to most of GPS devices that Surveyors use for RTK) must cease operating using 25 kHz efficiency technology, and begin operating using 12.5 kHz efficiency technology.

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Started by Scott D. Warner, PLS
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Professional Land Surveyors in Alaska

Job Board Information

Job Board: https://www.aels.alaska.gov/web/Jobs.aspx

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Salary Information

Average Salary: $78,920

Source: Alaska Department of Labor (2021)

Largest Company

Company Name: R&M Consultants

Website: https://www.rmconsult.com

Additional Info: Established 1969, comprehensive surveying services

Continuing Education

Requirements: 24 PDH units every 2 years

Renewal Date: December 31 of odd years

Approved Providers: Alaska Society of Professional Land Surveyors, State-approved educational institutions

Additional Companies

Name: Stutzmann Engineering Associates

Website: https://www.stutzmanneng.com

Specialty: Civil engineering and land surveying

Name: McLane Consulting Group

Website: https://www.mclanecg.com

Specialty: Transportation and infrastructure surveying

State Laws & Regulations

Governing Statute: Alaska Statutes Title 08, Chapter 48

Board Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofArchitectsEngineersandLandSurveyors.aspx

License Requirements: Bachelor's degree in surveying or related field, 4 years experience, passing NCEES exams

Boundary Standards: Alaska Administrative Code Title 12, Chapter 56

Professional Associations

State Society: Alaska Society of Professional Land Surveyors

Website: https://www.alaskapls.org

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