Geospatial Industry Links
Here you will find only the very best, hand-picked geospatial industry links to helpful resources and sources for industry news around the web. If you happen to discover that we are linking to you from this page, a reciprocal link back to the community would be greatly appreciated so that all can enjoy the benefits in the search engines.
Survey Publications and Media
GIM International-GIM International, the global magazine for geomatics, and related e-newsletter focus on reporting the latest news and communicating new developments and applications in geomatics. GIM International addresses both technological and managerial aspects of the industry and profession.
POB Online-Since 1975, Point of Beginning, also known as POB, has been serving the surveying and mapping profession as an informative national publication. In recent years, POB has added electronic media including eNewsletters, a comprehensive website, digital magazines and an industry bulletin board.
Professional Surveyor Magazine- Professional Surveyor Magazine covers land and hydrographic surveying, targeting professionals in the surveying, mapping, engineering, GIS, and related geomatics fields.
American Surveyor Magazine- The American Surveyor is published 10 times a year: Jan/Feb, March, April, May, June, July and/or August, September, October, November and/or December by Cheves Media LLC. "American Surveyor" has been a driving force in bringing the latest news and reviews to land surveying and geospatial professionals.
Continuing Education for Surveyors
McKissok - Online Education for land surveyors
Survey PDH- Continuing Education for Land Surveyors
Associations and Organizations
FIG-The International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) whose purpose it is to support international collaboration for progress in surveying in all fields and applications. FIG was founded in Paris in 1878.
Industry Blogs
Equipment Manufacturers
Topcon
Trimble
Leica Geosystems
Sokkia
Surveying Software
Microsurvey
Mapping Resources
Mapref - very helpful resources for online mapping.
Unique Social Networks
Decking Network - Forum and Resources for Exterior Decking Professionals
Beautiful Nation Project - A Social Network on a Boat and a virtual tour of the planet.
