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christopher lucas posted a blog post
How Do Surveyors Ensure Accuracy and Reliability in Survey Data for Large-Scale Projects?Ā  We've put together some strategies but we would always love to hear from you - the Surveyors of this Community!
For surveyors working on large-scale projects, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of their data is paramount. These projects, by their very nature, are not only expansive in scope but also complex, involving numerous variables that can affect the outcome. The responsibility of managing andā€¦
Thursday
christopher lucas posted a blog post
Building the Brooklyn Bridge: Bridging Cities and Innovating Surveying Practices
On May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge gracefully arched over the East River to connect Manhattan and Brooklyn, forever transforming the urban landscape of New York City. Celebrated as an engineering marvel, the Brooklyn Bridge stood as the largest suspension bridge of its era. It not only connected two bustling boroughs but also symbolized the union of traditional craftsmanship and emergent technologies of the lateā€¦
Wednesday
The surveyor hub for PLS Exam Help was featured
Tuesday
The surveyor hub for PLS Exam Help was featured
Tuesday
Justin Farrow posted a video in PLS Exam Help
This video covers the presenter's Top 10 Tips (with several sub-tips) for applicants for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam, Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) Exam as well as the state-specific or jurisdictional exams given in the U.S. states and possessions. It updates an earlier course on Tips for taking the licensing exam to reflect that NCEES now offers the FS and PS exams only as computer-based tests (CBT) and that both exams are now closed book. State-specific exams vary asā€¦
Tuesday
Justin Farrow posted a video
5 Essential Flagging Tips for Surveyors
As a surveyor, you know that efficient flagging techniques can make a world of difference in your productivity and accuracy. In this post, we'll share some valuable flagging tips and tricks to help you streamline your surveying process and achieve better results. From flagging storage solutions to tying knots and preserving your rolls, these hacks will save you time and hassle in the field.



Flagging Storage Solutions
One simple but effective tip is toā€¦
Tuesday
christopher lucas posted a blog post
The Laser Plummet: Shaping Precision in the Field of Land Surveying
The advent of the laser plummet in the realm of land surveying marks a significant evolution in the precision and efficiency with which vertical reference points are established. As a cornerstone of modern surveying technology, the laser plummet has effectively transformed traditional methodologies, introducing a level of accuracy previously unattainable with older instruments like the plumb bob. This detailed examinationā€¦
Tuesday
Week 134: Aldoa - Project Management Software for Surveyors via GeoRadio- All Land Surveyor Podcasts in One
Frank Preve joins the Mentoring Mondays session to discuss Aldoa - Project Management Software for Surveyors. https://mentoringmondays.xyz/
Tuesday
Justin Farrow posted a video
Get full-length AutoCAD courses from SourceCAD with one Subscription here https://sourcecad.com/autocad-courses/In this video, I have explained step by step ...
Monday
Episode 214 - Meyer Cummins & Craig Clouet - Surveying Hawaii!! via GeoRadio- All Land Surveyor Podcasts in One

Aloha! If you ever wanted to know what its like to survey in Hawaii...THIS is the episode for YOU! The guys were joined this week by Meyer Cummins, Land Boundary Surveyor V in the Land Survey Division for the State of Hawaii and Craig Clouet, Data Scientist, State Disaster Management, State of Hawaii. Meyer is the son of two professional land surveyors and Craig has won an ESRI SAG Award...talk about two unique perspectives! We touched on how the HI cadastre was established and isā€¦

Monday
christopher lucas posted a blog post
Mapping Out The Westward American Movement
The signing of the Homestead Act by President Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862, marked a pivotal moment in the history of the United States. This landmark legislation catalyzed the extensive development of the American West, offering an unprecedented opportunity for hundreds of thousands of individuals and families to own land and thereby contribute to the nation's expansion and prosperity. Central to the Actā€™s success and its lasting impact onā€¦
Monday
The surveyor hub for Sokkia Support Group was featured
May 19
The surveyor hub for Sokkia Support Group was featured
May 19
christopher lucas and J Keith Maxwell are now connected
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May 19
christopher lucas posted a blog post
How LiDAR and Hyperspectral Imaging are Transforming Land Surveying:
Land surveying stands as a cornerstone of urban planning, environmental management, and construction, bridging the gap between theoretical designs and real-world applications. Traditionally reliant on physical tools and direct observations, this field has seen transformative advancements with the integration of sophisticated technologies. Among these innovations, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and Hyperspectral Imagingā€¦
May 16
Justin Farrow updated their profile
May 16
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