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Navigating the Golden State: California's Surveying Heritage

In California, a state renowned for its dramatic landscapes and dynamic history, surveying has been a critical thread in the fabric of its development. This narrative extends from the early Spanish land delineations to the transformative era of the Gold Rush, reaching into the complexities of modern urban expansion. Here, we explore the evolution of surveying in California, recognizing distinguished surveyors, iconic surveys, professional societies' emergence, and pivotal moments that have…

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Started by christopher lucas in California Land Surveying
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Land Surveyor Indemnifications in Public Works Contracts

This is a subject that has come up in the past and will continue to be a subject of contention between owners, primes, and construction staking subcontractors.  A related subject is the insurance coverage requirements in public works contracts, but this post is only concered with the indemnification clauses.  There was a time when the civil engineering/land survyeing company of which I am a partner would blindly accept these clauses without giving much thought to them.  A few years ago, we…

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Started by David Eisenbeisz
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Surveyor Needed in El Cerrito, CA

I am asking for a personal favor from any surveyor who is up for a small challenge in El Cerrito, CA.  A good friend is simply trying to have a survey performed on his private drive and its very strange that he can't seem to find a surveyor up for the challenge.  This odd situation happening in El Cerrito (outside of Oakland) pertains to a home in a subdivision with a private drive.  Two surveyors have been called and both quoted gigantic fees but never called back or followed up.  I've been…

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Started by ⚡Survenator⌁
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In the California Land Surveyors group, feel free to discuss current events and share information related to the Land Surveying profession in the State of California.

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Job Board Information

Job Board: https://www.californiasurveyor.org/jobs/

RSS Feed: Not available

Salary Information

Average Salary: $85,980

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2021)

Largest Company

Company Name: Psomas

Website: https://www.psomas.com

Additional Info: Full-service engineering and surveying firm

Continuing Education

Requirements: 24 PDH every 2 years

Renewal Date: License renewal date varies by birth month

Approved Providers: California Land Surveyors Association, State-approved providers

Additional Companies

Name: T.Y. Lin International

Website: https://www.tylin.com

Specialty: Infrastructure consulting and surveying

Name: AECOM

Website: https://www.aecom.com

Specialty: Engineering, surveying, and environmental services

State Laws & Regulations

Governing Statute: California Business and Professions Code Division 3, Chapter: 15

Board Website: https://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/

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

Boundary Standards: California Code of Regulations Title: 16, Division 4

Professional Associations

State Society: California Land Surveyors Association

Website: https://www.californiasurveyor.org

Interesting Facts

  • California uses a combination of the Public Land Survey System and Spanish and Mexican land grants
  • The state has unique survey requirements for earthquake zones
  • California has a diverse geography with deserts, mountains, and coastlines

 

 

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    Ted Link January 2, 2017 at 1:59pm
    Surveying in the greater Monterey Bay Area, Silicon Valley & SF Bay Area.
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    Skip Farrow December 19, 2012 at 5:11pm

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