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The Misunderstood Profession: A Look at AI's Lack of Understanding of Land Surveying

Posted by Justin Farrow on February 2, 2023 at 3:09pm in Of Global Interest, Land Surveying History, Multimedia Share

As technology continues to advance, artificial intelligence (AI) has become more prevalent in various industries. However, the field of land surveying seems to be an exception in the AI world. Despite the crucial role that land surveyors play in the development and maintenance of our communities, AI seems to lack an understanding of what a land surveyor actually is.

Which are the best 3D architectural rendering companies in USA?

Posted by Indovance Inc on February 21, 2022 at 2:38am in Other

Indovance is experienced in all phases of design, drafting and modeling services. Our Architecture & BIM services help our clients visualize the actual project inside-out to give you a clear and concise picture. Indovance can support your team from concept to construction, to make sure nothing is overlooked.

A Beautiful List of Updates to the Surveyor Community

Posted by Justin Farrow on August 27, 2021 at 3:10pm in Community Announcements, Upcoming Events, Press Release

A beautiful list of updates, upgrades and enhancements to the Land Surveyors United community from the past week.

Roundtable Discussion: What is the best total station you used in the field up to now?

Posted by ⚡Survenator⌁ on May 26, 2021 at 5:30pm in Of Global Interest, Multimedia Share, Other

Wanna see the type of surveying equipment your fellow land surveyors are using around the world? More specifically... would you like to know what kind of Total Stations everyone is using? Take a look at the comments on the following thread for some very valuable insight from all corners of the earth.

We asked:

What is the best total station you used in the field up to now ? And why ?
Please explain in few sentences from your experience

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Are You Still Seeking Employment? Your Profile Says It All

Posted by ⚡Survenator⌁ on April 25, 2021 at 5:45pm in Community Announcements, Of Global Interest, Other

For Those Who Are Still Seeking Employment If you are looking for a position in Land Surveying, things are getting a bit simpler for you inside the community. All of the tools and resources have been gathered here for you in a single page for those seeking employment. Visit that page to Create a Resume which goes straight to recruiters. See the latest available Surveying Jobs. Or if you are in the United States, simply upload and share your resume directly to our resume pool.

Back of Curb Digest: Latest Updates on Mentorship Project - Surveying Jobs and More

Posted by Justin Farrow on April 23, 2021 at 4:58pm in Community Announcements, Upcoming Events, Press Release

Mentorship for Land Surveyors United Members Because the public knows more about Bigfoot than they do about Land Surveyors... Our Mentorship Hub has been completely redesigned and we even threw in an explanation for why we are using Bigfoot as our Mentorship Guides... A BIG Thank you goes out to those who have been helping spot bugs and work out the kinks... The apps have been updated and fixed with a new onboarding process which helps everyone know where everyone else is coming from...

Quickly See the Latest Available Surveying Jobs Around the World

Posted by ⚡Survenator⌁ on April 20, 2021 at 7:49pm in Community Announcements, Of Global Interest, Other

You may remember the Toolkits we released last week for Surveying Businesses and Job Seekers. Well, this is a new way to see all of the latest available Surveying Jobs by Location, at a glance.

Help The Community with a Mentorship Experiment + New Toolkits

Posted by ⚡Survenator⌁ on April 16, 2021 at 4:48pm in Community Announcements, Upcoming Events, Press Release

Help The Community with a Mentorship Experiment + New Toolkits + New Apps for Mentorship

Open Call for Survey Course Instructors and Book Authors

Posted by ⚡Survenator⌁ on December 20, 2020 at 4:42pm in Upcoming Events, Of Global Interest, Multimedia Share

Do you teach courses in Land Surveying? If so, we want to include your courses inside our new Survey School App which should roll out in early January. The Survey School App includes both free and premium courses for learning all aspects of Land Surveying. Do Your Write or Sell Books about Land Surveying? If you are a book author who would like to have your books on display and for sale inside the Smarketplace Vitual Mall, in the book store (an inside the Smarketplace App), we want to know

🌏️ Getting Ready for International Surveyors Week 2020 - 📺️New Videos and 🗓️ Add to Calendar

Posted by Justin Farrow on June 1, 2020 at 4:32pm in Community Announcements, Upcoming Events, Of Global Interest

At the moment, we only need you to do 2 simple things: 1) Make sure you have Joined/Followed the Hub for your Country or State - find them here If you search Hubs and find that your country does not have a Hub, please send me a message. 2) RSVP for the day of the week that cooresponds with your Geography - Full List Here

Case Study On Implementing Public Road Cadastre System in Sri Lanka

Posted by MOHOMED FAREEZ MOHOMED MAFAZ on May 15, 2020 at 10:16am in Other

http://weare2013.blogspot.com/2020/05/case-study-on-implementing-public-road.html

Abstract

Accurate cadastral maps define legal repositories of land ownership, value and location by registering and representing land boundaries on a map. These cadastral maps can be further categorized in various aspects which is depends on the requirement or the purpose of the user. Infrastructure mapping is such instant. In this study building up a public road cadastre system is discussed.

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A Little More About Me (Wyatt Collins, EIT, LSIT)

Posted by Wyatt Collins, EIT, LSIT on April 14, 2020 at 12:39am in Other

...an article entitled, "Why Trying to Be Perfect Won't Help You Achieve Your Goals (And What Will)". So I am now trying living by John C. Maxwell's quote, "Fail early, fail often, but always fail forward"...In these times, it is important to connect, innovate, hustle, adapt, and motivate. That is, we need to lift ourselves and those around us up and strive for a better future...If you have any questions or leads, feel free to reach out!

Community Needs Your Help | COVID-19 Live Stream Tomorrow | Topcon Free eLearning Courses

Posted by Justin Farrow on April 1, 2020 at 6:13pm in Community Announcements, Upcoming Events, Press Release

During this time of great universal confusion, Land Surveyors United Community is always here for you. Nevertheless, we come to you today to ask for your help. Tomorrow Night we will be hosting a Geoholics Anonymous Live Stream on the Covid-19 page ***Bonus Announcement from Topcon Positioning Topcon Offers Library of eLearning Courses 100% Free

Doesn't Feel Like Much of a #NationalSurveyorsWeek - Let's Change That!

Posted by Justin Farrow on March 17, 2020 at 3:20pm in Community Announcements, Upcoming Events, Press Release

With so much going on in the world right now regarding COVID-19, it is difficult to celebrate National Surveyors Week in the ways that are so needed. The public needs education and awareness. Surveyors need education and training and more importantly, each other. In the United States, this week is undoubtedly National Surveyors Week, but it sure doesn't seem like it. Let's see what we can do to turn this around for the better.

Big Thanks to Land Surveyors United's Top Fans -54k Followers Today!

Posted by Justin Farrow on February 21, 2020 at 5:57pm in Community Announcements, Of Global Interest, Multimedia Share

Today, our Page crossed 54,000 followers. This is close to the same amount of Registered Land Surveyors in the entire United States of America.

Import xyz coordinate in a click

Posted by Soumen Samanta on January 15, 2020 at 4:26pm in Land Surveying History, Other

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Introduction to Roads

Posted by Paul Alfano on January 6, 2020 at 12:02pm in Community Announcements, Other

Road Expert Introduction

Backsight 2019 | Take a Look at All We Accomplished Together

Posted by Justin Farrow on December 20, 2019 at 4:06pm in Community Announcements, Of Global Interest, Other

As a community of land surveyors, we have a lot to be thankful for. Our Look Back at 2019 says a lot. You will also find some cool tools on the Backsight 2019 page, including a brand new Member Heat Map/People Directory. Take a look at the presentation I put together for all of you. This community and your membership means a lot to me.

Two New Chrome Web Apps for Professional Land Surveyors

Posted by Jaybird on December 19, 2019 at 5:30pm in Community Announcements, Of Global Interest, Other

UPDATE: You can now add any of our Surveyor App Suite apps to Chrome as Native Web apps. Check out this video for how to add the apps to your Desktop using Chrome Browser.

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Navigating Challenges in As-Built Scanning Surveys in 2024

Posted by Chris on January 14, 2024 at 4:32pm in Surveying Business

Writing a Legal Description as a Professional Land Surveyor (Including Checklist)

Posted by Richard Pettey on December 22, 2023 at 2:11pm in Surveying Business, Survey Business Operations, SEO

Helpful Checklists for Land Surveyors (Boundary, Staking, Level Loop, GPS RTK)

Posted by ⚡Survenator⌁ on September 5, 2023 at 4:41pm in Survey Business Operations

A Comprehensive Guide to Land Surveys: Uncovering the Different Types and Their Real-World Applications

Posted by ⚡Survenator⌁ on July 30, 2023 at 2:58pm in Surveying Business, Survey Business Operations, SEO

Land Surveyors' Vital Role in Construction Layout: Expert Insights and Guidance

Posted by ⚡Survenator⌁ on July 7, 2023 at 1:36pm in Surveying Business, Survey Business Operations, SEO

The Crucial Role of Land Surveyors in Land Development Projects

Posted by ⚡Survenator⌁ on July 4, 2023 at 7:39pm in Surveying Business, Survey Business Operations, SEO

Building Connections in the Land Surveying Industry: Encouraging Active Participation in Events

Posted by ⚡Survenator⌁ on July 4, 2023 at 7:27pm in How Things have Changed, New Technology, Mentorship

30 Most Common Questions Ask to Land Surveyors

Posted by ⚡Survenator⌁ on June 29, 2023 at 2:27pm in What is a Land Surveyor, Land Survey Practice, 30 Questions for Land Surveyors

Are Land Surveyors Licensed Professionals? Understanding the Importance of Licensing in Land Surveying

Posted by ⚡Survenator⌁ on June 29, 2023 at 2:26pm in What is a Land Surveyor, Land Survey Practice, 30 Questions for Land Surveyors

How commercial construction consultants can be of help to you?

Posted by KJ Taylor on June 26, 2023 at 1:35am in What is a Land Surveyor

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