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2025 Pacific Rim Geospatial Conference - Day 1 via GeoRadio- All Land Surveyor Podcasts in One

Check out these highlights from Day 1 of this year's awesome event!!!

01:00 - Victor Rasgado, Senior Surveyor at Stantec Consulting Services

12:09 - Heath Huovinen, Land Surveyor at The Independent Hawaii SurveyorsĀ  Ā 

27:05 - Sarah Halpern, Geospatial ScientistĀ Ā 

37:47 - Puiemau PaopaoĀ 

49:32 - Michelle Alvarado, Geospatial Scientist Ā Ā Ā 

1:01:15 - Stephen Ambagis, Partner Air Data Solutions / Resource Mapping Hawaii

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Thursday
Kiel Bailey is now a member of Land Surveyors United - Surveying Education Community
Thursday
Justin Farrow posted a discussion in Arizona Land Surveyors
Find and Connect with Arizona Land Surveyors on Facebook
Moved this from a previous page.
Ok, so you're a professional land surveyor in the state of Arizona and you've of course joined the group. But have you found and 'liked' your professional association in Arizona on facebook? Well here is your chance! You can simply follow the activity on the Arizona Professional Land surveyors Association here or connect with their business page on facebook.

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Wednesday
The surveyor hub for Alabama Land Surveyors was featured
Wednesday
The surveyor hub for Alabama Land Surveyors was featured
Wednesday
The surveyor hub for Alabama Land Surveyors was featured
Wednesday
The surveyor hub for Alabama Land Surveyors was featured
Wednesday
Shay O'Sullivan is now a member of Land Surveyors United - Surveying Education Community
Wednesday
Week 147: A Real-World Look at Ethics & The Professional Surveyor via GeoRadio- All Land Surveyor Podcasts in One
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Channel: Trent Keenan

"I just want to record a CSM/Survey Map" A real-world look at Ethics & the Professional Surveyor. Presented by Jeanette Harley, PLS

https://mentoringmondays.xyz/

Video length: 1:56:15
Category: Education
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Tuesday
Rick Meyer is now a member of Land Surveyors United - Surveying Education Community
Mar 24
Episode 247 - Monte King, PLS via GeoRadio- All Land Surveyor Podcasts in One

The guys (and Will Wing) were joined this week by Monte King, PLS, Supervisory Cadastral Surveyor at Bureau of Land Management. Monte shares insights into his upbringing, career, and passions. Growing up between the Wind River Reservation and various locations in Montana, Monte reflects on how these experiences shaped his perspective and career path. He shares memories of his childhood, outdoor adventures, and the lessons he would pass on to his younger self. With a surveying career spanningā€¦

Mar 24
Daniel O'Neill commented on christopher lucas's article Who Owns Surveying Data? The Corporate Battle Over Knowledge
"This is a good article overall but instead of saying a midwest city had to buy back their data in 2022 i would appreciate more detail on these claims. A link to a news article or council meeting minutes would be great."
Mar 24
Greg Smith commented on christopher lucas's article The Generational Knowledge Gap: Where Are the Next Surveyors?
"We are a General Contractor in Arkansas in desparate need of surveyors for construction with CAD capability.Ā  Ā This article rings true to our experience in trying to find construction layout surveyors."
Mar 24
christopher lucas published an article
Our feature Surveyors: The Last Defenders of Ground Truth in a Virtual World made the case for surveyingā€™s critical role; this piece expands on how digital tools must still be grounded in reality by the profession.
Section 1: Introduction ā€“ The Role of Surveyors as Guardians of Ground Truth
In a world increasingly dominated by digital experiences, virtual landscapes, and artificial intelligence, the role of surveyors as guardians of ground truth has never been more criticalā€”or moreā€¦
Mar 23
christopher lucas published an article
In The Generational Knowledge Gap: Where Are the Next Surveyors?, we addressed knowledge loss; this counterpoint suggests blending mentorship with new technologies to future-proof surveying.
Section 1: Introduction ā€“ The Generational Knowledge Gap
One of the most pressing challenges facing the surveying profession today is the growing generational knowledge gap. As experienced surveyors approach retirement, a vast amount of practical, hard-earned knowledge risks being lostā€”knowledge that isā€¦
Mar 23
christopher lucas published an article
I. Introduction: A Profession at War With Itself
Surveying has always been a profession that demands precision, attention to detail, and a willingness to stand your ground when the data says youā€™re right. After all, when it comes to boundary lines, inches matter, and thereā€™s no prize for being close enough. But somewhere along the way, that necessary professional skepticismā€”the instinct to double-check, to challenge assumptionsā€”turned inward. Instead of fighting for the integrity of the craft,ā€¦
Mar 23
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