Land Surveyor Blogs - Land Surveyors United - Global Surveying Community2024-03-19T13:58:49Zhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/feed/allThe Misunderstood Profession: A Look at AI's Lack of Understanding of Land Surveyinghttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/the-misunderstood-profession-a-look-at-ai-s-lack-of-understanding2023-02-02T20:09:47.000Z2023-02-02T20:09:47.000ZJustin Farrowhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10953352671?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>AI</strong> seems to know quite well what an image of a <em>doctor</em> looks like, or a <em>warrior</em> or a <em>princess</em>. However, <em>Artificial Intelligence</em> seems to have absolutely no idea about what a land surveyor should look like. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;">sometimes it invents things it doesn't understand</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">Granted, I doubt many out there are trying to use Stable Diffusion or other AI tools like DALL-E to generate images of land surveyors doing this and that. However, I have. Mostly because I am curious about how much the public actually knows about what a land surveyor is or does. For example, if you run a prompt like "a photorealistic painting of a professional land surveyor in the future using a total station instrument to measure a mountain holding a plumb bob and gammon reel" you'll get something like the image above. Here are a few others that might make someone wonder whether AI knows any more than the general public about the <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/surveyors-sustainability-society-and-social-satisfaction" target="_blank">importance of Land Surveyors</a>.<br /> </span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10953356278,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10953356278,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="AI generated Land Surveyor Art" width="710" /></a></span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10953356854,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10953356854,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="AI generated Land Surveyor Art" width="710" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10953357454,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10953357454,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="AI generated Land Surveyor Art" width="710" /></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">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 <em>what a land surveyor actually is</em>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">This reflects the fact that, unfortunately, most of the general public has little to no understanding of the importance of land surveying. However, it is essential to recognize that land surveyors are the ones responsible for providing any and all accurate measurements and data that form the foundation of our built environment, which society relies upon. They ensure that boundaries are properly marked, maps are up to date, and construction projects are completed to meet local and national regulations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">The field of land surveying is more complex than just measuring and mapping land. It requires a thorough understanding of geometry, mathematics, geodesy, and laws related to property rights. Land surveyors must also possess strong communication and critical thinking skills to effectively work with clients, design professionals, and government agencies.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">The lack of understanding of the role of land surveyors has led to the undervaluation of their work and the misconception that their skills can be easily replicated by AI. However, the reality is that AI cannot replace the human touch and expertise that land surveyors bring to their work. The accuracy of land survey data is critical for ensuring public safety, protecting property rights, and promoting sustainable development, and only a licensed land surveyor can provide the level of precision required. <br /> </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;">Is AI Useless to Land Surveyors? Absolutely not.</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">All of this may seem like "preaching to the choir" inside a community for land surveyors. Nevertheless, there are many ways that land surveyors can use AI to improve their businesses. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:24pt;">A professional land surveyor can use AI in several ways to enhance their work, including:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:24pt;">I<span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>mproved accuracy:</strong></span> AI can be used to improve the accuracy of land surveys by analyzing multiple sources of data and combining them to create a more complete and accurate picture of the land.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:24pt;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Streamlined report generation:</strong></span> AI can be used to automate the creation of reports, including generating charts, graphs, and other visualizations to help communicate the results of a survey.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">As you can see, there are many opportunities for Land Surveyors to both use and improve AI. In conclusion, it is crucial to raise awareness about the importance of land surveying and the valuable role that land surveyors play in our communities. Let's work together to educate the public and dispel the myths about this important profession. Surveyor Podcasts like The Geoholics and Mentoring Mondays are helping to pave the way. If you want to learn more about land surveying, take a listen.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><br /> Are you trying to wrap your mind around AI, ChatGPT or generative art in general? Let's talk about it...</span></p></div>💥 End of September Surveyor Community Updates - Jobs, Marketplace, Appshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/end-of-september-surveyor-community-updates-jobs-marketplace-apps2022-09-30T21:25:58.000Z2022-09-30T21:25:58.000Z⚡Survenator⌁https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Survenator<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10831810875?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">I hope everyone has had a great week of surveying! We are finally back on track with the community and traffic is up over 1100% from this time last month. We just accepted our <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles" target="_blank">22,200th member </a>to the community just a couple of days ago! I just wanted to give you all a few important updates about new features and the fulfillment of several requests made by members inside the community. Updates are always posted to our <a href="http://twitter.com/landsurveyorsu" target="_blank">Twitter Page</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/landsurveyorsunited" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> so be sure to follow them. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Also, if you appreciate the work I am doing and want to help the community pay the bills, please consider <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/page/donate-to-lsu" target="_blank">donating in any amount you can afford, here</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:14pt;"><strong>Updates for Those Looking for Surveying Jobs</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">For those looking for <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs" target="_blank">Surveying Jobs</a>, Version Two of the <a href="https://surveyingjobs.glideapp.io/" target="_blank">Surveying Jobs App</a> has been released for free use..updates every hour with new jobs in all locations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The new <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/gethired" target="_blank">Get Hired section</a> of the site now allows you to record a Video Resume and upload it for recruiters and employers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">And if you truly want a surveying job, <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/seekingjobs" target="_blank">follow the instructions on this page</a> to make your search easier and make yourself simpler to find by an employer.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">If you are Seeking Employment, make sure you set your Member Status as <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors" target="_blank">seeking employment to show up here</a>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a href="http://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org" target="_blank">POST YOUR SURVEYING JOBS HERE</a></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/apps" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}1922706309,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="1922706309?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="302" /></a><span style="font-size:14pt;">New Apps to Help Everyone Get Better Connected</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">We've developed <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/apps" target="_blank">several new apps</a> for helping everyone easily post photos and discussions from the field inside their local hubs. These apps are free anc can be added to your phones home screen for quick access. I imagine the <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/apps">Surveyor Dictionary app</a> may be one that everyone will like to use and contribute to.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">A new app is currently in development to make it easy to find <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/epalmetto" target="_blank">available deals on Survey Equipment and software</a> and should be available next week. <a href="http://equipment.srvyr.com" target="_blank">Equipment Hunter</a> presently has close to 3500 deals to check out.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">You can now answer <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/forum/topics/" target="_blank">Forum Posts</a> as yourself or your Facebook Page. We are considering adding FB commenting to <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/video">videos</a> and <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/photo">photos</a> if everyone thinks this may be beneficial.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:14pt;"><strong>Getting To Know the Community and Who's With Us</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Our <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/start" target="_blank">Getting Started</a> section has a growing collection of tutorials for how to do things on the site based on member feedback.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles" target="_blank">Community profiles section</a> gives you an overview of members, self categorized.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><em>Are you the Administrator of a Hub?</em></strong> Look inside <a href="https://surveyearth.ning.com/hubs/list/myGroups" target="_blank">Your Hubs</a> to see if there is one that you started. If you started a group or were an admin of a group inside the old site you have control! <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/start/hub-owners-how-to-edit-pages-inside-your-hub" target="_blank">Check out this video</a> to learn how to make changes and add pages to your hub. Take a look at the new <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/landmentor" target="_blank">Land Mentor hu</a>b and take a look at what this innovative software company is doing with their hub. Another great hub to check out is <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/sss" target="_blank">Superior Surveyor Services</a>, where you can find deals on all sorts of equipment and gear.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">You may have noticed the <strong>My Community Awards</strong> section on your profile. What this does is calculate and attach points to your community profile for contributions you have made to the community in the form of commenting, posts, photos, blogs, inviting members, etc. You will soon be able to trade points for real gear, software and perks. So post often and get your points up! </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:24pt;"> Also...</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a href="http://rss.smarketplace.org" target="_blank">Post your equipment for sale here.</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a href="http://directory.surveyearth.com" target="_blank">Add Your Surveying Company Here</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The Best is Yet to Come! Thanks for all of your contributions and participation inside the community. Land surveying gets better everyday because of your passions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Have a great weekend everyone!</span></p>
<p>Justin</p>
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<p style="margin-top:5px;padding-top:0;font-size:x-small;text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><a title="Land Surveying Equipment Smarketplace" href="http://www.smarketplace.org" target="_blank">Surveyor Market</a> | <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/mentorship">Mentorship</a> | <a title="Find and post available Land Surveying Jobs" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs" target="_blank">Surveying Jobs Board</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><a title="Community Hubs for Land Surveyors" href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs" target="_blank">Hubs</a> | <a title="Land Surveyors Discussion Forum" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/forum/topics">Forum</a> | <a title="View latest land surveying photos" href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/photo">Photos</a> | <a title="Land Surveying Videos and Tutorials for Land Surveyors" href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/video">Videos</a> | <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles">Surveying Articles</a> | <a title="Equipment Support Hubs for Land Surveyors" href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/Equipment">Equipment Support Hubs</a> | <a title="Add land surveying definitions to the Almanac and Dictionary" href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/almanac">Add a Term to the Almanac</a> | <a title="Marketplace for Land Surveyors" href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/marketplace">Surveyor Marketplace</a> | <a title="Mobile Apps for Land Surveyors" href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/apps">Surveyor Apps</a></span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Thank you for continuing to help your community educate each other, while preserving surveying history!</em></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">With everything that is happening with the big tech giants this week, a lot of people are thinking about the sustainability of platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp. Quite a few that I have talked with are concerned not only with the future of their own personal data but also the questionable practices being used to monetize each and every aspect of our lives. I just wanted to share with you just one conversation that I had today with a student surveyor in the community.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Questions from a Young Surveyor:</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>"I only recently made a FB profile so that I could learn best practices in Surveying. Yesterday was horrible for me only because I could not access my notes inside FB, gathered from experiences shared by older surveyors. This has me wondering...Why do surveyors put all of their knowledgebase on Facebook inside closed groups, where it is impossible to search for anything specific and disappears everyday? In fact, they all seem to be creating competing groups, which, in my opinion is ridiculous. Isn't this further harming the profession?"</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Anyone paying attention has to admit, <em>she has a valid point</em>. It is no secret that the surveying profession is having a tough time attracting and supporting new talent, difficulty maintaining awareness in the public eye and an even more difficultly in educating, <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/mentorship">mentoring</a> and training new surveyors. Would it not be more beneficial in the long run to have all of our collective surveyor knowledge archived and accessible inside a site that <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Surveyors can totally control</span>, like Land Surveyors United Community, where it can be organized and owned by land land surveyors, rather than Zuck? Even more importantly, <em>where support isn't monetized</em>? Look around you....there are no advertisements or spammers on LSU and your expertise can be not only share exclusively with surveyors, you can <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs">fully control your own groups</a> too! This is what LSU was built for....to empower surveyors. We have low overhead and as a grassroots community, we run on <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/donate">member donations</a> and traffic to <a href="http://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org" target="_blank">our jobs board</a>. It is as simple as that. Facebook, in many ways, has just become the print industry all over again for surveyors....privatizing the collective knowledge base. Indeed, Facebook was built for that, but LSU was built for you, the surveyor!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Just 2 years ago, there were only 9 Land Surveying related groups on Facebook. Today, there are 104 and counting. <a href="https://landsurveyors-fb.spread.name/" target="_blank">Here is a collection for you</a> to sift though if you are interested...i gathered them all in one place for you. Why is this important? To illustrate my point that we are not working together. Every group is competing for attention from the same users, further splintering the divide.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Please don't take me the wrong way... I love the FB groups and for those who know the "<em>square root of Arkansas</em>" :) My favorite group The Field Crew isn't even a group that I created. You can learn a lot from the older, wiser surveyors in the mix. However, the ability to quickly spit replies and share a point of interest does not only exist on FB, yet they have made it so simple and convenient that many of us never stop to think how important the knowledge is for those who never get a chance to see the post...then tomorrow it fades into the abyss. There are a LOT of brilliant surveyors on FB, out of convenience, but there are also many attempting to build and grow group after group, essentially giving facebook all of the knowledge needed by the next generation (that doesn't use Facebook). We are killing each other while trying to compete for numbers. It shouldn't be this way. We should all be trying to UNITE surveyors in one place, so that we can have the most impact on the public and the next generation surveyor. Even if group admins would periodically archive and download the information inside groups and then reupload it to LSU into <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs">hubs</a>, it would be far more useful to the next generation than leaving it locked up inside Zucks groups. Put it this way... LSU has one of the largest private facebook groups for surveyors on the platform. But even with over 38k surveyors, I stopped pushing the group 2 years ago because I saw the writing on the wall...literally.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Land Surveying knowledge should belong to surveyors, not Zuckerburg.</strong> There are now <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors" target="_blank">close to 20k surveyors on LSU</a> but how often <span style="text-decoration:underline;">do you</span> ask questions or share experience there rather than <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/forum/topics" target="_blank">here</a>? How often do you <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/photo">share a photo here</a> inside the community, rather than on Facebook where it only gets eyeballs for a single day? What do we need to do to make this happen? Should we plaster the site with ads and sell your data to get you interested? That is of course a rhetorical question because I do not make any money off of this site and I will never sell your data. But I ask you this....<em>If the community were to have a full blown mobile app, would you contribute more? I will build that for you if so. </em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">My point is this.... Why not take advantage of the experience and expertise of the surveyors inside the community, where you can easily see the credentials of the other surveyors you communicate with? You can control the <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs">groups (hubs)</a>the same way and with a lot more capabilities...all you have to do is ask and you can control your own hub. There are hub groups inside this community for every location on earth, all operating in unison. When associations and organizations are having a hard time getting people to <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/events" target="_blank">their events</a>, I say stop paying sub-par web designers to build stupid wix sites which never get found by search engines until years after the event has passed. Instead, simply be more active in your <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/USA">local hub</a> and share your important announcement and events where they not only can be found, but also where you can send a notification to surveyors in any location. There is no reason to re-invent the wheel everytime you need to get important information out. The hard work of creating the platform has already been done for you. The only thing left for you to do is use it.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">I know this may seem like a plug coming from me but I didn't build Land Surveyors United to be the <em>king</em> or <em>controller</em> of anything. I don't make money from the community and I will never sell your information. I built this community so that you, the land surveyor can easily <a href="http://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org" target="_blank">find and post jobs</a>, <a href="http://rss.smarketplace.org" target="_blank">find equipment</a>, share stories, support one another, organize locally, <a href="http://directory.surveyearth.com" target="_blank">attract new customers for your business</a>, train new surveyors and celebrate the retired surveyors of the world, who hold all of the knowledge needed if we are to ever fix the problems that exist, due to decades of not being connected and organized. Yet, this type of thing may never be fully appreciated because surveyors have seemingly become too comfortable with being taken advantage of by the current ways of doing things on the internet. This shouldn't be the case. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"> It appears as though the situation has quietly gotten so bad that surveyors have become disoriented when someone actually goes out of their way for over a decade to build a solution to their problems, if it isn't funded by advertisements. Why haven't the big print magazines and manufacturers mentioned this community in all of this time? Because I do not buy ads on their sites and I will not allow their advertisements dominate the sidebars of our community. I simply do not feel like monetizing the support issues and troubles of land surveyors is an ethical way to do business.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">So again, this young surveyor I spoke to today has a valid point. <em>Business as usual</em> is no longer sustainable, considering the problems that <em>business as usua</em>l has caused the surveying profession as a whole. Every organization seems content with being an island in itself, getting nowhere fast. New surveyors feel like a lonely island too. They don't even know what to do, many times, until they see how negatively more experienced surveyors react to certain things shared on Facebook, at times bringing out the worst in all of us. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Some surveyors in the field appear to believe that there has never been a better time to be a surveyor. But for surveying companies, the challenges are just beginning. The public has never before been as confused about the role of a surveyor as they are today. They are confused about having to wait 14 weeks for a survey and usually wait until the last minute to have a survey performed, as a necessary evil. Most of the time when my phone rings, it is someone trying to fix a problem caused by an inexperienced surveyor. The vast amount of fraud that circulates creates trust issues for which anyone rarely recieves closure. The splintered state of communication between surveyors and the public display of character bashing and nonprofessional disagreements only add fuel to the fire of thier confusion. Couple that with the unfortunate popular notion that any person with a GPS phone can locate anything and we have a recipe for disaster which must be mitigated. This situation will never be remedied and will only get worse if the surveyors of the world rely on Facebook to solve the problem. It will never happen because facebook does not have your best interest or future in mind when they make their decisions..</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">For 15 years, even before Facebook, <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/community">Land Surveyors United</a> has had a mission which can be found in the name. The importance of being able to find what you need to improve your surveying career should not be buried inside FB, monetized by the big corporations and blocked off inside now hundreds of small competing groups, all trying to game an algorithm for your attention. This is of course, my humble opinion. However, over the years I have met countless others who also read the writing on the walls -<em>pun intended</em>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">She concluded: <em>"Too many surveyors are stuck in the past. It just seems lazy for everyone, knowing the challenges faced by the profession, to put their faith in FB to usher in a new generation. FB is great for sharing photos, but I need a mentor. My generation doesn't even use facebook...it's for old people. Let's bring everyone together and face these challenges as a community. I believe the way surveyors share all of thier hard earned insight and experience on FB to be total collective self sabotage, in the highest form. I will be sharing what I learn on LSU with other surveyors because it feels horrible knowing that FB and other sites with heavy advertising are making money off my support needs."</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">your thoughts...</span></p></div>Land Surveying is For the Future Worldhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/land-surveying-is-for-the-future-world2021-09-09T11:19:36.000Z2021-09-09T11:19:36.000ZLalit Tyagihttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/LalitTyagi<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9549580276?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><strong>Land surveying</strong> is a whole world in itself, which involves measuring and mapping the world around us using mathematics, advanced software, and equipment.<strong> Land surveyors</strong> are capable of calculating just about anything on the ground, in the sky, or at the bottom of the sea and it also includes polar ice caps.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><strong>Land surveyors</strong> are employed both in the office and in the field. They are capable of using the highest technology in the fields, such as high-order GPS and aerial and terrestrial scanners for <strong>mapping</strong>, <strong>computation</strong>, and taking pictures as evidence. <strong>Land surveyors</strong> are employed on a variety of projects which ranges from land development and mining discovery to tunnel building and major construction, which ensures that no two days would be the same. They are the ones with profuse expertise in measuring and determining land size. Providing advice and information to help designers, architects and developers is the sphere of their work. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><strong>Land surveyors</strong> play an integral role when it comes to land development, from land subdivision planning and designing the<strong> final road, utility, and landscaping construction</strong>. Land surveyors are the first people to be enquired for calculation and chart for the land on any construction site. Then comes the architects who use these key measurements to understand and make the most of the landscape while designing and engineers to plan structures correctly and safely, ensuring that buildings not only fit in with the landscape but can be constructed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Importance of Land Surveying in Road Construction </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9549584869,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9549584869,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="434" height="433" alt="9549584869?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">In the construction of a road, a<strong> Land surveyor</strong> usually carries out studies to see how and where the project progresses. When a building is complete, an examination can also be done to determine an exact design of characteristics, installations, and obstacles around the region. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">For this sort of work building, land inspectors are often needed around the globe. <strong>Land surveyors</strong> will give a look at the current land scenario to find out the best way to move the least quantity of dirt. For the perfect mapping out of the best possible highway paths, the surveyor will also help engineers. Often the most complicated element of building any and every establishment is the requirement of a bridge or tunnel, the inspection team can assist guarantee they are situated precisely where they need it. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">After full construction, an inspector would be hired to help in repair or rebuild the road following an incident. In these kinds of studies, <strong>GPS and 3D mapping technology</strong> will also play an essential part as they provide more precise geographical data.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Following the construction of any highways, extra surveys are required and the same is included for road repairs or maintenance, which may be needed for a multitude of purposes. During any and every accident reconstruction phase, highway surveys will also be used. The road measurement procedure for a study afterward needed the whole street to be closed for the study team to install devices on the surface of the highway. Today, special laser devices allow this to be accomplished from the side of the highway, eliminating nearly the necessity to close streets or lanes. These systems provide extremely precise information to create comprehensive 3D maps that show not only roads but also obstacles, overhead wires, and other characteristics.</span></p><p><br /><span style="font-weight:400;">For all the <strong><a href="https://www.polosoftech.com/cad-services/land-survey-drafting" target="_blank">Land surveying drafting</a></strong> and data collection, one needs an expert for the digitization and analysis of the same. Polosoft Technologies has been marking its presence as a prominent <strong><a href="https://www.polosoftech.com/gis-services/" target="_blank">GIS company</a></strong> </span><span style="font-weight:400;">and providing business-grade data analysis. Analyzing and digitization of all the 2D and 3D data you curated with our <strong><a href="https://www.polosoftech.com/cad-services/" target="_blank">CAD services</a></strong></span><span style="font-weight:400;">. </span></p></div>A Beautiful List of Updates to the Surveyor Communityhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/a-beautiful-list-of-updates-to-the-surveyor-community2021-08-27T19:10:00.000Z2021-08-27T19:10:00.000ZJustin Farrowhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1922647898?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>I hope everyone has had a great week of surveying! We are finally back on track with the community and traffic is up over 1100% from this time last month. We just accepted our <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles" target="_blank">15,200th member </a>to the community just a couple of days ago! I just wanted to give you all a few important updates about new features and the fulfillment of several requests made by members inside the community. Updates are always posted to our <a href="http://twitter.com/landsurveyorsu" target="_blank">Twitter Page</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/landsurveyorsunited" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> so be sure to follow them.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/" target="_blank"><img src="https://go.srvyr.com/2KvNn05?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="200" alt="2KvNn05?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Updates for Those Looking for Surveying Jobs</strong></span></p>
<p>For those looking for <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs" target="_blank">Surveying Jobs</a>, Version One of the <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/apps">Surveying Jobs App</a> has been released for free use..updates every hour with new jobs in all locations.</p>
<p>The new <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/gethired" target="_blank">Get Hired section</a> of the site now allows you to record a Video Resume and upload it for recruiters and employers.</p>
<p>And if you truly want a surveying job, <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/seekingjobs" target="_blank">follow the instructions on this page</a> to make your search easier and make yourself simpler to find by an employer.</p>
<p>If you are Seeking Employment, make sure you set your Member Status as <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors" target="_blank">seeking employment to show up here</a>.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/apps" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}1922706309,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="302" alt="1922706309?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>New Apps to Help Everyone Get Better Connected</strong></span></p>
<p>We've developed <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/apps" target="_blank">several new apps</a> for helping everyone easily post photos and discussions from the field inside their local hubs. These apps are free anc can be added to your phones home screen for quick access. I imagine the <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/apps">Surveyor Dictionary app</a> may be one that everyone will like to use and contribute to.</p>
<p>A new app is currently in development to make it easy to find <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/epalmetto" target="_blank">available deals on Survey Equipment and software</a> and should be available next week. <a href="http://equipment.srvyr.com" target="_blank">Equipment Hunter</a> presently has close to 3500 deals to check out.</p>
<p>You can now answer <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/forum/topics/" target="_blank">Forum Posts</a> as yourself or your Facebook Page. We are considering adding FB commenting to <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/video">videos</a> and <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/photo">photos</a> if everyone thinks this may be beneficial.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Getting To Know the Community and Who's With Us</strong></span></p>
<p>Our <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/start" target="_blank">Getting Started</a> section has a growing collection of tutorials for how to do things on the site based on member feedback.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles" target="_blank">Community profiles section</a> gives you an overview of members, self categorized.</p>
<p><strong><em>Are you the Administrator of a Hub?</em></strong> Look inside <a href="https://surveyearth.ning.com/hubs/list/myGroups" target="_blank">Your Hubs</a> to see if there is one that you started. If you started a group or were an admin of a group inside the old site you have control! <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/start/hub-owners-how-to-edit-pages-inside-your-hub" target="_blank">Check out this video</a> to learn how to make changes and add pages to your hub. Take a look at the new <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/landmentor" target="_blank">Land Mentor hu</a>b and take a look at what this innovative software company is doing with their hub. Another great hub to check out is <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/sss" target="_blank">Superior Surveyor Services</a>, where you can find deals on all sorts of equipment and gear.</p>
<p>You may have noticed the <strong>My Community Awards</strong> section on your profile. What this does is calculate and attach points to your community profile for contributions you have made to the community in the form of commenting, posts, photos, blogs, inviting members, etc. You will soon be able to trade points for real gear, software and perks. So post often and get your points up! </p>
<p><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/chat" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://go.srvyr.com/2IfkRxP?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="300" alt="2IfkRxP?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
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<p>The Best is Yet to Come! Thanks for all of your contributions and participation inside the community. </p>
<p>Have a great weekend everyone!</p>
<p> </p></div>Digest: 🧠 Massive Updates to Community - New Toolkits and Features -👀https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/digest-massive-updates-to-community-new-toolkits-and-features2021-07-16T22:00:33.000Z2021-07-16T22:00:33.000ZJaybirdhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Jaybird<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9259299468?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Welcome to all of our <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors">new members</a> of the Community! I have taken the past 2 weeks to dramatically trim down and scale back over 11,000 pages inside the community, making the pages load MUCH faster and making it more organized and compact. I still have much work to do but some of the changes you'll now notice are the following:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Breadcrumb Navigation</strong> throughout the community, making it simpler to navigate and find your way back to where you started. <em>Examples: <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs">Jobs</a></em>,<em> </em> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/forum/topics" target="_blank">Forums</a> , <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/toolkits" target="_blank">Toolkits</a> , <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles">Articles</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/authorization/signIn?target=/my/profile" target="_blank"><strong>Your Member Profile</strong></a> is much more organized and you'll find it much simpler to quickly add content to the community. You'll also see that you can quickly find jobs, equipment deals and navigate to resources easier through <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/authorization/signIn?target=/my/profile" target="_blank">your profile</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">New dedicated pages for those who are <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/seeking-employment">Seeking Employment</a> and for those who are <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/now-hiring">Now Hiring</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">New page for finding <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs-by-location" target="_blank">Surveying Jobs by Location</a> - the first module you see will show you available jobs near you as soon as you land on it.</span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/mentorship" target="_blank">Surveyor Mentorship</a> and Surveying Knowledge Exchange Project <span style="font-size:10pt;">Your experience in Land Surveying is priceless to the next generation. But more importantly, it is the glue which holds your crew together. We are trying something new as a community in order to attempt to improve inner crew communication across generations. </span></span></h2>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">New Toolkits and Features</span></p>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/notes/land-surveyor-radio-toolkit-all-the-surveyor-podcasts-one-place">Land Surveyor Radio Toolkit: All the Surveyor Podcasts in One Place</a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/notes/marketplace-toolkit-new-megashop-brings-the-entire-smarketplace">Marketplace Toolkit: New Megashop Brings The Entire Smarketplace Together</a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/notes/toolkit-for-surveying-businesses">Toolkit for Surveying Businesses</a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/notes/land-surveying-company-directory-for-usa">Land Surveying Company Directory for USA</a></h3>
<p><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/toolkits" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://go.srvyr.com/3xLaPuz" alt="Land Surveyor resources and toolkits" width="100%" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Enjoy, explore and contribute your surveying experiences to our community....<em>a living library of land surveying</em> which is not controlled by 3rd party interests- it is controlled by you, the surveyor. No one else in the world, aside from our community members, catalogs changes in the surveying industry. No one else focuses on collecting, curating and showcasing the importance of land surveyors to society for future generations to learn from and to promote public awareness of this importance. We do and thank you for being a part of this effort.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">It takes just a few moments per week for you to curate a rock solid legacy in surveying right from your <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/authorization/signIn?target=/my/profile" target="_blank">LSU Profile</a>, and every minute you spend sharing your experience will breathe ten years of life into the profession. Everything you add to this community will someday outlive all of us..which is why I spend so much time doing what I can to make our network as sustainable as possible without having to rely on 3rd parties.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">I sincerely hope you'll take a moment to check out all of the new additions and use them to accomplish your goals. As a 15 year old community, a LOT of time goes into keeping this community organized and functioning for all the surveyors out there. Future generations are relying on us to support them with surveying knowledge. I am simply trying to do my part by providing a place to do just that. Your <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/donate" target="_blank">donations</a> to help with upkeep and maintenance are always appreciated and they help tremendously with our community bills and they keep the community moving forward. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Have a great weekend!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Justin</span></p></div>Maps and Cartography for Simplicity in Map-Makinghttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/maps-and-cartography-for-simplicity-in-map-making2021-07-09T10:12:18.000Z2021-07-09T10:12:18.000ZLalit Tyagihttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/LalitTyagi<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9224172093?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>When it comes to maps, you must know that map-making is part art and part science. To turn maps into an effective communication tool, you need to reach your audiences. To reach your audiences, the map must present itself in a simple way that gives a sense of comfort and easement to the map users. There are many <strong>GIS Mapping </strong>Companies that can create sophisticated yet simple-to-visualize maps that are truly making an impact in the <strong>Cartography</strong> world.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What is the Need for Simplicity in Map Making? <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9224173270,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9224173270,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9224173270?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="180" height="180" /></a></strong></p><p><em>In a recent podcast, John Nelson talks about the creative side of the art of <a href="https://www.polosoftech.com/gis-services/cartography-in-gis" target="_blank">Cartography</a> and also sheds some light on the skills necessary to make a good map. From his talk, we realized that there are different skills which are necessary to make a good map and among all these skills the most important, according to John Nelson, is simplicity!</em></p><p>While tools are making map-making easier but that’s going to gibberish if customers don’t get any value from your maps. To give value to your customers your maps should be effective which definitely demands experienced <strong>Geospatial</strong> specialists. A common mistake we often notice among geospatial specialists is that they try to put a lot of information on a single map often making it discouraging and sometimes even confusing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Skills Necessary for a Map-maker </strong></p><p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9224174866,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9224174866,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9224174866?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="178" height="178" /></a></strong></p><p>Experienced GIS specialists have to work on a variety of complicated tasks such as IT, analytics, and are not limited to being a good database manager and a good graphic designer.</p><p>Having a designing background will certainly help the geospatial engineer go a long way in bringing efficacy in cartography. Experience in using tools such as ‘Color Brewer’ and ‘Viz Palette’ will help cartographers to pick meaningful colors for their maps.</p><p> <strong>Future of Maps</strong> </p><p>I believe the future of maps is likely in the hands of people who are creative and can bring the various applications of maps to the common people across various verticals.</p><p>Authorized groups such as the North American Cartographic Information Society (NACIS) have been a source of inspiration to geniuses like John Nelson who have constantly referred to ‘NACIS’ for their own work. He has the opinion that maps can definitely be taken to a wide array of customers including the likes of Social Media, AI, Blockchain, and not just in Geography.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p><p>Map-making is not a big deal to make but to put it into a real-life application can be a little challenging if you lack creativity. Knowledge of the technicality is not enough to make it fit for today’s demanding audiences. Without a visual representation of how predictable data processes run in a <a href="https://www.polosoftech.com/gis-services/" target="_blank">GIS mapping company</a>, you can't guess by not seeing any sample work.</p></div>Roundtable Discussion: What is the best total station you used in the field up to now?https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/roundtable-discussion-what-is-the-best-total-station-you-used-in-2021-05-26T21:30:00.000Z2021-05-26T21:30:00.000Z⚡Survenator⌁https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Survenator<div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/landsurveyorsunited/photos/a.10150827164257586.518173.41140237585/10155191328337586/" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}1198868277,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Land Surveyors discuss best total stations equipment to use for surveying" width="750" class="align-full" /></a>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/landsurveyorsunited/photos/a.10150827164257586.518173.41140237585/10155191328337586/?type=3&theater&comment_id=10156668952692586&force_theater=1&notif_t=photo_comment&notif_id=1506460668425971"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}1198868506,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Best Total stations Discussion" width="150" class="align-right" /></a>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.</p>
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<p>We asked:</p>
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<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption"><span class="hasCaption">What is the best total station you used in the field up to now ? And why ? <br />
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">If you haven't <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/authorization/signIn?target=/my/profile" target="_blank">updated your profile</a> in a while and you have found a surveying job, great! However, we are actively trying to match members who are Seeking Employment with employers and recruiters, so if you are no longer seeking a job, please change your profile type from Seeking Employment to Professional Land Surveyor by simply <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/profilesettings/edit" target="_blank">clicking here</a> and switch the answer to your question "I am here because I am a..."</span></p>
<p><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/profilesettings/edit"><img class="align-center" src="https://go.srvyr.com/3sUVdkS" width="410" alt="3sUVdkS" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>For Those Who Are Still Seeking Employment</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">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 <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/seeking-employment" target="_blank">in a <strong>single page for those seeking employment</strong></a><strong>.</strong> 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.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://go.srvyr.com/uploadresumesurveyors" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8834962278,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Upload Your Surveying Resume" width="50%" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://go.srvyr.com/uploadresumesurveyors" target="_blank">Upload your Resume to CV Pool</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Getting The Attention of Employers</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">After uploading your resume, you can draw attention of recruiters and employers to your profile by showing that you know what you are doing and that you have experience in surveying. The best way to do that is to <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/photo">upload relevant surveying photos</a>, <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/video">surveying videos</a> and <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/forum/topics">participate in discussions</a>. Be sure to also <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/Locations">join your local chapter hub</a> and introduce yourself. All of this will be reflected in your profile when employers go to see how much experience you have.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Find a surveying job takes work, but if you use the community in the way it was intended the <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs">surveying jobs</a> will actually start coming to you.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Are you an employer with Open Positions? </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/now-hiring" target="_blank">Tell us here</a> and we will match you with Qualified Land Surveyors.</span></p></div>Back of Curb Digest: Latest Updates on Mentorship Project - Surveying Jobs and Morehttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/back-of-curb-digest-latest-updates-on-mentorship--surveyingjobs2021-04-23T20:58:01.000Z2021-04-23T20:58:01.000ZJustin Farrowhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8829367264?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Let's extend a warm welcome to all of our <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors">newest members</a> to join the community! </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">We just crossed our 18,200th member this week! YOU are the reason why Land Surveying will outlive all of us....as it should.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land Surveying becomes stronger everyday and will never die as long as we continue to breathe new life into the art and science which continues to inspire all of us toward becoming better surveyors.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Our Focus for this message today is on <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/mentorship">Mentorship</a> and how to bridge the gaps currently holding surveying back. Please try to wrap your mind around what we are trying to do here as it gets better </span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24pt;"><strong>Mentorship for Land Surveyors United Members</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Because the public knows more about Bigfoot than they do about Land Surveyors...</em></span></p>
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<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Our <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/mentorship">Mentorship Hub</a> has been completely redesigned and we even threw in an explanation for why we are using Bigfoot as our Mentorship Guides...</span></li>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">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...</span></li>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Here is a <a href="http://go.srvyr.com/surveyingexperience" target="_blank">quick link</a> to check out the new apps designed to bring the community together and educate the next generation. Learn more inside this page for our <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/crew-apps">Crew Apps</a></span></li>
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<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://go.srvyr.com/surveyingexperience" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8829194696,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="100%" alt="8829194696?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18.6667px;">Check out the <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/mentorship/photos" target="_blank">Mentorship Apps and Tools</a> that we have been developing</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/help-the-community-with-a-mentorship-experiment-new-toolkits" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://go.srvyr.com/3soT0xX" alt="Land Surveyor Mentorship" width="100%" /></a></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24pt;">You can learn more about this project <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/mentorship">here</a> and inside the <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/mentorship">Mentorship Hub</a>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24pt;">Latest Community Updates and Features</span></p>
<h3 class="entry-title" style="text-align:center;">You do not want to miss the following posts and we look forward to your feedback and suggestions.</h3>
<h3 class="entry-title" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/quickly-see-the-latest-available-surveying-jobs-around-the-world">Quickly See the Latest Available Surveying Jobs Around the World</a></span></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/help-the-community-with-a-mentorship-experiment-new-toolkits">Help The Community with a Mentorship Experiment + New Toolkits</a></span></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles/collection-of-surveying-articles-to-learn-something-new">Collection of Surveying Articles to Learn Something New</a></span></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/mentorship/photos/shop-smarketplace">Simple Smarket Quick launch Shop</a></span></h3>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>is now one of the coolest tools in the community! Bookmark it!</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24pt;"><strong>Surveying Jobs</strong></span></p>
<h3 class="entry-title" style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/mentorship/photos/surveying-jobs-latest-east">Latest Available Land Surveying Jobs North America, South America, Oceania, Middle East</a></h3>
<h3 class="entry-title" style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/mentorship/photos/surveying-jobs-latest-west">Latest Available Land Surveying Jobs USA, Asia, Europe, Africa</a></h3>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/forum/topics" target="_blank">Ask a Question</a> - <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/photo">Share a Photo</a> - <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/video">Add/Embed a Video</a> - <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles">Share an Article</a> - <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/almanac">Add a Term</a> - <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/events">Share an Event</a> - <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs">Join a Hub</a></strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Fun fact:</strong> 116,000+ individuals have tried to join this community since March of 2007, but only those who clearly demonstrated within their profile the goal to improve themselves as surveyors and appear willing contribute to the longevity of surveying have been admitted. With that said, since our last update, we've accepted <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors">our 18,100th</a> member, which is valuable, if not priceless, for the surveying profession. Nevertheless, in the grand scheme of things, numbers mean very little for future surveyors if we do not unify, build bridges of understanding and strengthen our body of knowledge, as a community of practice and passion. It is my hope that you will find more similarities than differences inside Land Surveyors United while learning something new everyday. Our goal is for all members to recognize that this is the place to come together, focus through the noise and share our percieved differences so that the similarities that we share in surveying become illuminated. Together, we are actively educating the public while supporting and celebrating each other's hard work, innovations and expertise. Thinking locally and surveying globally as a virtual l crew upon which all of us can depend for support is how we usher surveying into the next generation.</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/forum/topics" target="_blank">Ask a Question</a> - <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/photo">Share a Photo</a> - <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/video">Add/Embed a Video</a> - <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/articles">Share an Article</a> - <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/almanac">Add a Term</a> - <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/events">Share an Event</a> - <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs">Join a Hub</a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">All of these simple ways to make surveying better and more well connected are here, available for you everyday! <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/authorization/signIn?target=/my/profile" target="_blank">Your community profile</a> is a reflection of your experience and expertise in land surveying and someday when you and I have passed on, it will be your lasting legacy which continues to inspire in perpetuity. I keep this community alive for this very reason.... it is what my dad, Skip Farrow wanted when we first began to build it...and here is it today, his ever lasting legacy and testiment to what he cared the most about, helping surveyors solve problems. It does not cost anything to care but not caring may cost all of us everything in the future.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Have a great weekend everyone!</strong></span></p></div>Quickly See the Latest Available Surveying Jobs Around the Worldhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/quickly-see-the-latest-available-surveying-jobs-around-the-world2021-04-20T23:49:52.000Z2021-04-20T23:49:52.000Z⚡Survenator⌁https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Survenator<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8817110474?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">You may remember the <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/help-the-community-with-a-mentorship-experiment-new-toolkits" target="_blank">Toolkits we released last week</a> for Surveying Businesses and Job Seekers. Well, this is a new way to see all of the latest available Surveying Jobs <em>by Location</em>, at a glance.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyingjobswest" target="_blank">Latest Available Land Surveying Jobs USA, Asia, Europe, Africa</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyingjobswest" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8817112092,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Latest Available Land Surveying Jobs USA, Asia, Europe, Africa" width="80%" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyingjobseast" target="_blank">Latest Available Land Surveying Jobs North America, South America, Oceania, Middle East</a></span></p>
<p><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyingjobseast" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8817112655,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Latest Available Land Surveying Jobs North America, South America, Oceania, Middle East" width="80%" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:24pt;"> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8817142268,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Surveyor Seeking Employment" width="340" /></a>Land Surveying Jobs By Type</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"> <a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6238/all/latest/0">3D Laser Scanning Jobs</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6200/all/latest/0">J</a><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6200/all/latest/0">ob Search Tips</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6532/all/latest/0">Instrument Man Job</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6533/all/latest/0">Party Chief Jobs</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6536/all/latest/0">Survey Office Jobs</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6537/all/latest/0">Quantity Surveyor</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6538/all/latest/0">Land Survey Consultant</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6535/all/latest/0">GIS Jobs</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6539/all/latest/0">ALTA Land Surveyor</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6540/all/latest/0">Construction Surveyor</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6547/all/latest/0">Pipeline Surveyor</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6563/all/latest/0">Land Survey Technician</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6562/all/latest/0">Civil Engineer Jobs</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6588/all/latest/0">Survey Rodman Jobs</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6584/all/latest/0">Land Survey Internships</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6541/all/latest/0">Surveying Arti</a></span><a class="nav-item text-gray-900 hover:text-blue-600" href="https://jobs.landsurveyorsunited.org/ZmM4rtgJE8/6541/all/latest/0"><span style="font-size:14pt;">cles</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:18pt;"><strong>Related Toolkits for Land Surveyors</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/toolkits">View All Toolkits</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><a title="target=" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveying-business">Surveying Business Toolkit</a> </strong> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveying-business" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8767295677,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Surveying Business Toolkit" width="100%" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs-toolkit" target="_blank">Surveying Jobs Toolkit</a> </strong></span></p>
<p><a title="Land Surveyors Jobs Toolkit" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs-toolkit" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8767292691,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Surveying Jobs Toolkit" width="100%" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyor-training" target="_blank">Experimental Surveyor Training Apps</a></strong></span></p>
<p><a title="Surveyor Training Apps for Land Surveyors United Members" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyor-training" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8767278098,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Surveying Training Toolkit" width="100%" /></a></p>
<p> </p></div>Help The Community with a Mentorship Experiment + New Toolkitshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/help-the-community-with-a-mentorship-experiment-new-toolkits2021-04-16T20:48:20.000Z2021-04-16T20:48:20.000Z⚡Survenator⌁https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Survenator<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8802437482?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Warm welcome goes out to all of <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors">our new Surveyors</a> in the community! We are just 7 members away from 18,200 members worldwide! Here are a few new additions to the community that you may not be aware of...</span></p>
<p><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/mentorship" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://go.srvyr.com/3soT0xX" alt="3soT0xX" width="100%" /></a></p>
<h2><strong>Surveyor Mentorship and Surveying Knowledge Exchange Project - Crew Apps for the Field</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Your experience in Land Surveying is priceless to the next generation. But more importantly, it is the glue which holds your crew together. </strong>We are trying something new as a community in order to attempt to improve inner crew communication across generations. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/mentorship" target="_blank">Visit Mentorship</a></span></p>
<h3><strong><a href="https://go.srvyr.com/newsurveyor" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8794428868,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="New Surveyor App" width="100" /></a>For the Seasoned Surveyor</strong></h3>
<p><u>Seasoned Surveyor App</u> <a href="https://go.srvyr.com/seasonedsurveyor" target="_blank">https://go.srvyr.com/seasonedsurveyor</a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"> Imagine a world where you only had to say something once. Imagine the removal of frustrations involved with teaching the greenhorn the basics. If you were to add your expectations and advice to the app and then just ask the new surveyors to add the app to thier phone, they will have all of your instructions and knowledge on that phone they have a hard time putting down.</span></p>
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<h3><strong><a href="https://go.srvyr.com/seasonedsurveyor" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8794430065,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Old Surveyor App" width="100" /></a>For Those New to Surveying</strong></h3>
<p><u>New Surveyor App:</u> <a href="https://go.srvyr.com/newsurveyor" target="_blank">https://go.srvyr.com/newsurveyor</a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">It is no secret that the boss doesn't understand you. You are most likely from a different generation and/or may have a different style of learning. One thing is for certain - you do not know what you are doing and that is ok. But imagine being able to save yourself the embarrassment of asking a surveying veteran a simple question about something which you are already expected to know. By asking for advice inside the New Surveyor App, you are asking ALL of the experienced surveyors in the community and crowdsourcing the answers. Not only that, you'll have the advice and expectations shared by your Party Chief so everyone is on the same page. </span></p>
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<h3><strong><a href="https://go.srvyr.com/prism" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8794430294,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Prism Surveyor Mentorship App" width="100" /></a>For All Land Surveyors - Best of Both Worlds</strong></h3>
<h3><u>Prism Education App:</u> <a href="https://go.srvyr.com/prism" target="_blank">http://go.srvyr.com/prism</a></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">This app not only aggregates the shared advice and questions from the other 2 apps, it is packed with surveying basics, surveying articles, resources, live events and more. Add this app to your phone to see content shared from both the <a href="https://go.srvyr.com/newsurveyor" target="_blank">New Surveyor App</a> and the <a href="https://go.srvyr.com/seasonedsurveyor" target="_blank">Old Surveyor App</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">To add any of these apps to your phone simply type in the URL to your mobile phone browser. Then look for the button at the bottom to install a shortcut to your home screen for quick access from the field.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:24pt;">For <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/mentorship/oldsurveyors-to-newsurveyors" target="_blank">Seasoned Land Surveyors</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a title="Mentorship in Land Surveying" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/mentorship">Mentorship</a>: If you are not interested in using the <a href="http://oldsurveyor.glideapp.io/" target="_blank">app built for Seasoned Surveyors</a>, simply fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1IHRPXkjlwyKqIPCC7MnzyfKOACLxm8_8APEMtnoVYNLYog/viewform" target="_blank">this form</a> to share your advice to new surveyors in the community.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1IHRPXkjlwyKqIPCC7MnzyfKOACLxm8_8APEMtnoVYNLYog/viewform" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8802298077,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Share Advice for New Surveyors" width="50%" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:24pt;">For <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/mentorship/newsurveyors-to-oldsurveyors" target="_blank">New Surveyors</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/mentorship">Mentorship</a>: If you are not interested in using the <a href="http://newsurveyor.glideapp.io/" target="_blank">app built for New Surveyors</a>, simply fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRjXRX-fJqyHsVRbYNOytP3A1rNZthqG-NSqktGMsIXeIYwQ/viewform" target="_blank">this form</a> to ask advice from seasoned surveyors in the community.</span></p>
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<h2><strong>Three New Surveying Toolkit Experiments to Explore</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"> In addition to the other <a title="Member Apps for Land Surveyors United" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/member-apps">Member Apps</a> which are out there in the world being tested and improved through member feedback, each of these toolkits contain apps, tools and directories which will forever be in a state of progressive enhancements. Your <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/donate">donations towards improving the individual apps</a> and community tools allow us to upgrade them, enhance their features and capabilities. <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/toolkits">View All Toolkits</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="font-size:18pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveying-business" title="target=">Surveying Business Toolkit</a></span> </strong> </p>
<p><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveying-business" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8767295677,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Surveying Business Toolkit" width="100%" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs-toolkit" target="_blank">Surveying Jobs Toolkit</a> </strong></span></p>
<p><a title="Land Surveyors Jobs Toolkit" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs-toolkit" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8767292691,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Surveying Jobs Toolkit" width="100%" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyor-training" target="_blank">Experimental Surveyor Training Apps</a></strong></span></p>
<p><a title="Surveyor Training Apps for Land Surveyors United Members" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyor-training" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8767278098,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Surveying Training Toolkit" width="100%" /></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:24pt;"><strong>Add Your USA Surveying Company to the <a href="http://directory.surveyearth.com" target="_blank">Directory</a></strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://directory.surveyearth.com/" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8767664074,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8767664074?profile=RESIZE_400x" width="389" /></a><span style="font-size:18pt;">One of the recent trends which seems to envelope USA Based surveying companies is becoming longer than usual waiting times to have a survey performed. When we are more transparent about the current workload locally, they public will feel more informed and in turn, work with your time constraints. One of the ways that we are trying to help surveying companies convey these wait times to the public is to provide <a href="http://directory.surveyearth.com/" target="_blank">a search engine optimized surveying company directory</a> where they can create a surveying company listing which can be edited on the fly without having to edit your website or calling your webmaster. Simply make a post here and in the post body, tell the public about your current normal wait. When things change, simply edit your listing which you control. There is no charge to be added to this directory...it was built to for you to use and its incredibly simple to use. If you want to help make this better, you might consider <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/donate">donating</a> toward the upcoming Real Estate Agents App which aggregates Land Surveyors Near Them for referrals and waittimes when recommending a local land surveyor.</span></p>
<p> </p></div>✊✊✊ 18,000+== Land Surveyors Strong 💥💥💥https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/16-900-land-surveyors-strong2021-02-26T21:40:00.000Z2021-02-26T21:40:00.000Z⚡Survenator⌁https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Survenator<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7168485668?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Wow... Another 300+ Surveyors have joined the community since the last milestone, putting us at over 16,900+ members worldwide on Land Surveyors United!!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">We also crossed 37,000 members inside our Private Group <a href="https://facebook.com/group/landsurveyors" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/group/landsurveyors</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Land Surveyors United Community is now 18,000+ Land Surveyors Strong</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"> Help us get to 19k by joining us today on <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/community" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/community</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Those of you who have taken the leap from Facebook and joined our Personal Development Community for Land Surveyors, we thank you! Our land surveyor community reached a new milestone yesterday - we accepted our 16,900th member and counting. Do you realize how incredibly rare that is? ...the most rare and we thank you for being a part of it. We will definitely cross 17k members before the end of the summer!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">For those who have made the small leap to our official community at <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs</a> we thank you. Because of you Land Surveying will NEVER DIE! It will never be replaced either. Many aspects of land surveying can never be automated without sacrifice to precision and passion. My dad's passion for helping surveyors extends beyond the grave and continuously inspires me to lift this community up, bring the members together and help them to help themselves and one another. Never influenced by advertising dollars , we are here to help each other become better surveyors and provide breadcrumbs for future surveyors to follow..</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Although many continue to flock to Facebook Groups and Instagram for a quick fix, Land Surveyors United Community continues to grow. Many are starting to realize that posting photos and stories on Facebook is great for a moment but when it comes to sharing something meaningful which lasts forever and inspires future generations of land surveyors, post it to Land Surveyors United.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Our community extends in all directions. We need YOU to keep it growing! Thank you for all of your contributions and support over the years!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Add a term to the #Geoalmanac for Land Surveyors and promote your company at the same time!!! <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/almanac">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/almanac</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Find your Location Based Hub <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/locations" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/locations</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Interested in Mentorship? Follow this new hub <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/mentorship" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/mentorship</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">We have new Hubs for Virtual Events</span><br /> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/virtual-geo" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/virtual-geo</a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Podcasts</span><br /> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/virtual-geo" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/podcasts</a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Lidar</span><br /> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/lidar" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/lidar</a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">For equipment, check out <a href="http://equipment.srvyr.com" target="_blank">http://equipment.srvyr.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Many new improvements to the Surveying Jobs page.... Looking for Jobs? start here: <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">For Mobile Apps -- All of our apps are full screen now!</span><br /> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/apps" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/apps</a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Our Growing Marketplace</span><br /> <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/marketplace" target="_blank">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/marketplace</a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Have you looked over the Community Roadmap for 2020? <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/roadmap">https://landsurveyorsunited.com/roadmap</a></span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">---------------------------------------</span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Follow us on Twitter because we share your #surveyingmoments there! <a href="https://twitter.com/landsurveyorsU" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/landsurveyorsU</a></span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Follow Our Group on Linkedin with over 7000 Surveyors... <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1330467/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1330467/</a></span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">We also have a company page on Linkedin starting to see some numbers...<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/2724921/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/2724921/</a></span></p>
<p><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">If you have not yet joined the Official Community, what are you waiting for?? Share this and help us grow!</span></p></div>Open Call for Survey Course Instructors and Book Authorshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/open-call-for-survey-course-instructors-and-book-authors2020-12-20T21:42:32.000Z2020-12-20T21:42:32.000Z⚡Survenator⌁https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/Survenator<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8312090855?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=209"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Do you teach courses in Land Surveying? </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">We want to include your courses inside our new Survey School App which should roll out in early January. The <strong>Survey School App</strong> includes both free and premium courses for learning all aspects of Land Surveying. Here are a few screenshots of the new Survey School App:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Do Your Write or Sell Books about Land Surveying?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">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 more about your books. One of the most searched for items inside the community are good books about land surveying. Please tell us more about yourself and your work and we will be in touch soon to add you to the mix.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">We are actually putting the final touches on 2 new Member Apps (which include practically every other app in the <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/apps">Surveyor App Suite</a>). These apps will be for all Land Surveyors United Members and can be signed into with the same email as you use to log into the community. More updates on this throughout the week!</span></p>
<p><br /><br /></p></div>GIS Mapping For Pipeline Construction- Oil & Gas Industry l Arcenginehttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/gis-mapping-for-pipeline-construction-oil-gas-industry-l-arcengin2020-06-30T08:16:31.000Z2020-06-30T08:16:31.000ZJake Smithhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/JakeSmith<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/6459584287?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=275"></div><div><p><strong> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Surveys</span></strong> are the demanding stage of the construction of the assignments. Construction survey of the pipeline for oil and gas requires expert engineering analysis, this pipeline needs accurate route survey and route selection. The GIS (geographic information system) mapping provides all types of geographical data for surveying the route. <a href="https://thearcengine.com/contact/?utm_source=mahesh">Arcengine</a> makes sure to give the best service drafting the project most efficiently and accurately.<br /> Many factors are affecting the survey to be studded subsequently. While pipeline construction surveys of oil and gas there are many circumstances to go through, GIS proves the most efficient and reliable technology for accurate surveys to overcome difficult circumstances.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Request For Free Trial: </strong><a href="https://thearcengine.com/contact/?utm_source=mz">https://thearcengine.com/contact/?utm_source=mz</a><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>GIS mapping and technology</strong></span><br /> <strong>About:</strong><br /> <strong>A Geographical information system (GIA)</strong> is designed to store multiple geographical data in one application. GIA manages, analyses, store and capture the information for the surveying the land for oil and gas. It proves to be a reliable tool to navigate regional difficulties. It is a problem-solving device with advanced technology that helps in proper decision making and also used for visualization of land data in the exact environment. Oil and gas pipeline is one of the most difficult projects to work on; Arcengine makes sure to help you in all difficulties solved in the best way possible.</p><p><br /> <strong> Raster and vector</strong> are two types of main data stored in GIA, this data is time saving when evaluating and re-evaluating the land for pipeline construction. GIS mapping helps in finding the topography of the land to find the right of way for oil and gas pipeline construction, geographic data and elements consist of are latitude, longitude, location, foreign pipeline, other construction, topography, demography, privately owned property, etc. <br /> GIC (geographic coordination system), IFC alignment, 3dimentional visuals, geospatial, plat map are few features Geographical information system(GIS) mapping consists of.<br /> </p><p>See Our Recent Projects: <a href="https://thearcengine.com/architectural-drafting-services/land-survey-drafting/">https://thearcengine.com/architectural-drafting-services/land-survey-drafting/</a></p><p><br /> Use of GIS mapping in the oil and gas pipeline construction survey:<br /> <br /> The right of way or route of the pipeline is to be trench across a flat surface with a constant temperature. While survey and planning pipeline (oil and gas) right of way GIA mapping provides information about the land. Finding the right of way is a tough job in taking consideration of other geological structures creates major difficulties, some land difficulties faced while the survey is a mountain, desert, roads, localities, vegetation, huge rocks, fluctuation in temperature, etc. GIA provides this information on a single 3d map with custom removable layers of map data it makes it easy for the surveyor to survey the land in the right of way. <br /> Surveyors need not go on the field every time to draft survey the obstacles or measurements of the land.<br /> <br /> Advancement in the survey due to GIS / Advantages due to GIS</p><ul><li>GIS simplifies workload by including all kinds of land information on one board.</li><li>GIS consist of technology like IFC alignment, topography/ elevation, GCS (geographic coordinate system), demography, other construction, and foreign pipeline identification can also be done.</li><li>In the construction of the oil and gas pipeline, GIS provides a better understanding to solve the problem of ground level.</li><li>Geographical information system mapping exhibits visual information of elevation as well as a plat map.</li><li>Underground information such as tunnels, bridge construction can also be surveyed through GIS, it proves to be reliable technology for the survey.</li><li>Advance information like 3d data of geography, landmarks, tower, etc is to be included in the GIA map application.</li><li>GIS mapping technique proves to be cost-efficient and time-saving as it provides land information in one software.</li><li>It helps in clear understanding and better information.</li></ul><p><strong>Construction and survey</strong> with GIS mapping technology, Survey Planning, and drafting of construction projects need accurate data, the information needed about obstacles, land topography, locality, water bodies, roads, latitude, elevation, demography, etc are fulfilled while surveying the land. GIS technology combines all information in one place.<br /> </p><p>Arcengine helps you in drafting the survey of the oil and gas pipeline in the most conducive way. Drafting Service efficiently provided by Arcengine are</p><ul><li><br /> <a href="https://thearcengine.com/architectural-drafting-services/land-survey-drafting/?utm_source=mahesh">ALTA survey<br /> • Topographic survey<br /> • Boundary survey<br /> • Route survey<br /> • Mortgage survey<br /> • Tower survey and tower AWS architecture<br /> • Subdivision survey</a> <br /> </li></ul><p>Surveying the pipeline construction site for oil and gas has always been the basic and most important aspect in surveys that need precision in drafting to clearly depict all components of the survey. CAD drafting has been proven accurate for drafting all kinds of projects. Here at Arcengine, we make sure to provide exact drafting and information with the help of GIS tools.</p><p> </p><p>To Know More Visit:- <a href="https://thearcengine.com/?utm_source=mz">https://thearcengine.com/?utm_source=mz</a></p><p>Get In Touch:<br /><a href="https://twitter.com/TheArcengine">https://twitter.com/TheArcengine</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_arcengine/">https://www.instagram.com/the_arcengine/</a><br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/14621913">https://www.linkedin.com/company/14621913</a><br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/thearcengine/">https://www.pinterest.com/thearcengine/</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/the.arcengine/">https://www.facebook.com/the.arcengine/</a></p></div>In Search of Ambassadors of Land Surveying - SURVambassadorshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/in-search-of-ambassadors-of-land-surveying-survambassadors2020-06-19T22:40:00.000Z2020-06-19T22:40:00.000ZJustin Farrowhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3283618455?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">With now well over <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors" target="_blank">16.800+ members</a> from all corners of the world, our community is growing at a fast rate and need your help with moderation of your local group on Land Surveyors United. You can see all of our <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/Introductions" target="_blank">location-based group forums listed here</a> . If you do not see a group for your area, please indicate your location in the form below and a group will be created for you to moderate.<a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/survambassadors/" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}1200621972,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="1200621972?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="285" /></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Moderation involves the following tasks and can be accomplished easily in your spare time:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Reporting Surveying News for your area inside your Hub and discussions</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Sharing relevant photos and videos inside their local hub demonstrating land surveying locally</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Inviting your local surveyors to the hub and building a micro-community</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Sharing useful links with your fellow surveyors in your area (for example: Local Laws and Changes in Licensure)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Adding <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/events" target="_blank">local surveyor events</a> and projects to your group</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18.6667px;"><strong>We have a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/survambassadors/" target="_blank">Facebook Group (private) for SURVambassadors here</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>We are in the final stages of building our SURVambassadors App exclusively for Ambassadors.</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24pt;"><strong><a href="https://form.jotform.co/31537404029853" target="_blank">Apply to Become a SURVambassador for Land Surveyors United Community Here</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Benefits Are Growing Daily! </strong> For starters you will have access to this exclusive group for <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/locallordsofsurveying/edit" target="_blank">Local Leaders of Surveying</a> and you will get your own @landsurveyorsunited.org email address, 7GB of free space on Skydrive and have your name placed inside our <a title="Land Surveyors United Organization" href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/page/organization-structure">Organization Structure</a> . </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">At first, this will be a volunteer position. Those who are most active and do the most to cultivate their Local Hubs will be added to our new business and will be eligable for paid position in the near future.</span></p></div>🌏️ Getting Ready for International Surveyors Week 2020 - 📺️New Videos and 🗓️ Add to Calendarhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/getting-ready-for-international-surveyors-week-2020-new-videos-an2020-06-01T20:32:26.000Z2020-06-01T20:32:26.000ZJustin Farrowhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/5494533490?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Community Members,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The future of the surveying profession depends on us. It is up to us to inspire a new flock of land surveyors in order to mitigate the current Age Gap and Knowledge Gap in land surveying. We hope that you'll see that lot of time and effort has gone into helping unify surveyors for <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/internationalsurveyorsweek2020/isw-events" target="_blank">International Surveyors Week</a> in order to hopefully <strong>generate a critical mass of activity from the community</strong> to inspire a new generation of surveyors. For this reason, every single day of International Surveyors Week is dedicated to a different region of the planet. During the day dedicated to your geography we hope to have a continuous stream of land surveying photos, videos and discussions highlighting what it is like to be a land surveyor in your area of the world.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><img class="align-full" src="https://go.srvyr.com/2Bg877Q?profile=RESIZE_180x180" alt="Days of International Surveyors Week 2020" width="100%" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">So,with <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/internationalsurveyorsweek2020/isw-events" target="_blank">International Surveyors Week</a> happening in less than 2 weeks (June 14th-21st 2020), let's make sure everyone knows the schedule and have joined their <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/locations" target="_blank">Local Chapter Hubs</a> so the fun can begin!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>At the moment, we only need you to do 2 simple things:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>1)</strong> Make sure you have Joined/Followed the Hub for your Country or State - <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/locations" target="_blank">find them here</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"> If you <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs">search Hubs</a> and find that your country does not have a Hub, <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin" target="_blank">please send me a message</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>2)</strong> RSVP for the day of the week that cooresponds with your Geography - <a href="https://go.srvyr.com/daysisw2020" target="_blank">Full List Here</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">We look forward to seeing all of the many ways that we can utilize International Surveyors Week to inspire future generations and help the Surveying Industry become more connected, worldwide!</span></p>
<h3 class="module-name"><span style="font-size:14pt;">#ISW2020 Events RSVP</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/internationalsurveyorsweek2020/isw-events/oceania-surveyors-day-june-21st-isw2020" target="_blank">Oceania Surveyors Day June 21st #ISW2020</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/internationalsurveyorsweek2020/isw-events/survey-earth-in-a-day-9-june-20-isw2020" target="_blank">Survey Earth in a Day 9 June 20 #ISW2020</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/internationalsurveyorsweek2020/isw-events/middle-east-surveyors-day-june-19th-isw2020" target="_blank">Middle East Surveyors Day June 19th #ISW2020</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/internationalsurveyorsweek2020/isw-events/south-american-surveyors-day-june-18th-isw2020" target="_blank">South American Surveyors Day June 18th #ISW2020</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/internationalsurveyorsweek2020/isw-events/europe-surveyors-day-june-16th-isw2020" target="_blank">European Surveyors Day June 17th #ISW2020</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/internationalsurveyorsweek2020/isw-events/asia-surveyors-day-june-16th-isw2020" target="_blank">Asia Surveyors Day June 16th #ISW2020</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/internationalsurveyorsweek2020/isw-events/north-american-surveyors-day-june-15-isw2020" target="_blank">North American Surveyors Day June 15 #ISW2020</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/internationalsurveyorsweek2020/isw-events/african-surveyors-day-june-14th-isw2020" target="_blank">African Surveyors Day June 14th #ISW2020</a></span></p>
<div class="embed-container"><iframe style="border:0;" src="https://landsurveyorsunited.github.io/cssfiles/isw/playlist/dist/index.html"></iframe></div></div>Case Study On Implementing Public Road Cadastre System in Sri Lankahttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/case-study-on-implementing-public-road-cadastre-system-in-sri-lan2020-05-15T14:16:53.000Z2020-05-15T14:16:53.000ZMOHOMED FAREEZ MOHOMED MAFAZhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/MOHOMEDFAREEZMOHOMEDMAFAZ<div><p><strong><u><a href="http://weare2013.blogspot.com/2020/05/case-study-on-implementing-public-road.html" target="_blank">http://weare2013.blogspot.com/2020/05/case-study-on-implementing-public-road.html</a></u></strong></p><p><strong><u>Abstract</u></strong></p><p><strong><u> </u></strong></p><p>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 <strong>public road cadastre system</strong> is discussed.</p><p> </p><p>Public road network in Sri Lanaka has widely spread throughout the country. Until the present day there is no proper spatial database system to management of the road system. Accurate road system mapping integrated with spatial database will provide endless number of advantage from planning development to cost management of a country. One of the key consideration in planning in the development based on road network is to understand the current state affairs in the road network. This requires accumulating reliable, compressive and up-to-date information on the road network condition that is readily available when required.</p><p> </p><p>In my study I am considering the use of road <strong>construction data</strong> after completion of the road construction which is the as-built and design of it. These constructions have completed with international and local standards imposed by the local government bodies or international funding projects such as projects from ADB, World Bank etc. So these data obtained can be justified that they have the required accuracy mentioned above. These data with its attributes are taken to create a spatial database for a road network in a sample area. Then this method to be</p><p> </p><p>Proposed to create a rapid Public road cadastre throughout the country since in Recent past almost all the roads have been newly constructed or modified. Through this standard<strong> Road Information System</strong> which also known as <strong>RIS</strong> could be obtained where it can be used as a multi-purpose infrastructure.</p><p>For Details See: <a href="http://weare2013.blogspot.com/2020/05/case-study-on-implementing-public-road.html">http://weare2013.blogspot.com/2020/05/case-study-on-implementing-public-road.html</a></p></div>Reflective Survey Targetshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/reflective-survey-targets2020-05-13T23:53:38.000Z2020-05-13T23:53:38.000ZMichael Fullerhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/MichaelFuller<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4995069852?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=318"></div><div><p>Just Retros a Sydney, Australia based reflective target supplier is pleased to annouce that it can now offer RE-BRANDING on our target range, that means you can have your own company logo on your targets.</p><p>We are also pleased to annouce we are able to offer consecutive numbering for our targets so each target is unique.</p><p>Prices for targets with your logo are the same as shown on our website. A minimum order quantity of 2,000 is required.</p><p>Check out the website, inquires are welcome.</p></div>A Little More About Me (Wyatt Collins, EIT, LSIT)https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/a-little-more-about-me-wyatt-collins-eit-lsit2020-04-14T04:39:22.000Z2020-04-14T04:39:22.000ZWyatt Collins, EIT, LSIThttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/WyattCollinsEITLSIT<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4416542278?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>This is my first time on this forum and my first blog post so bear with me. One thing I have learned about myself is that my perfectionism can get in the way. On that note, I decided recently to take a different tact. There is a book which talks about this phenomenon (among other invaluable topics) called Atomic Habits, by James Clear. The author also writes about it on his website (at <a href="https://jamesclear.com/repetitions">https://jamesclear.com/repetitions</a>) in an article entitled, "Why Trying to Be Perfect Won't Help You Achieve Your Goals (And What Will)". So I am now <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">trying</span> living by John C. Maxwell's quote, "Fail early, fail often, but always fail forward". So without further ado, here is a little bit about me.</p><p>Construction and engineering have always been an integral part of my life. Throughout my teens, I worked for my uncle’s construction company (Dan Collins Concrete) in Klamath Falls, Oregon as a laborer and a finisher. This led to other opportunities such as remodeling houses for Derek Van Der Werf, a property manager in Tempe, Arizona who had previously contracted my father for some concrete work (Concrete by Dave, <a href="http://concretebydave.com/">http://concretebydave.com/</a>). I also worked as a finisher and a laborer for my Dad's company. He started the company after the 2007 stock market crash and I was his first recruit, even looking at jobs for estimates and coding his website in HTML and CSS. At this point, I knew I had a passion for learning and growing so that I could help build a better future. I could take the skills I learned from construction and apply them to local and global projects. This is the reason why I pursued my bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Arizona State University (Graduation: May 2017).</p><p>During junior year, I had a summer Transportation Engineering Internship at AECOM in 2016. Given my decade of experience in residential/commercial construction, I became a Heavy Civil Highway Construction Inspector at Raba Kistner. In the last three years, I worked on the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway Expansion Project. For me, this project taught me the importance of soft skills. Throughout the process, I collaborated with various parties such as subcontractors, agencies (e.g. ADOT, EPA, and SRP), and tribal members in addition to my colleagues at Raba Kistner. All in all, I learned that soft skills like communication and adaptability are imperative to complete projects within a timely manner. I was also able to attain my Engineer in Training (EIT) certification by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, along with several others (e.g. ACI, ATTI, ATTSA certifications). As a life-long learner, I have continued to develop myself. In February 2020, I passed the Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) exam. After gaining some essential surveying experience, I hope to take the PS exam so I can become a Registered Land Surveyor. In the long run, I think it would be great to become a Registered Professional Land Surveyor and a Professional Engineer. The tools, knowledge, and resources gained along the way will help me provide more value, a higher quality of life, and a sense of meaning/purpose/fulfillment to myself, my loved ones, and society at large.</p><p>I am writing this post amid a situation of socioeconomic uncertainty and turbulence brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The economy was booming before the current state of affairs and I hope it continues to do so in order that people can get (and stay) on the right track towards betterment of themselves and others. 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. A future of more equal socioeconomic opportunity. A future more resilient and less fragile. If you want to connect you can reach me via LinkedIn at: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyatt-collins-eit-lsit-9085204b/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyatt-collins-eit-lsit-9085204b/</a>. </p><p>As of April 2020, I am looking for a new career opportunity. I am currently residing in Tempe, Arizona where my girlfriend is finishing her degree in Aerospace Engineering (1 year left). If you have any questions or leads, feel free to reach out!</p></div>GIS ANALYSIS AND REPORTING by Himanshu's Survey Teamhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/gis-analysis-and-reporting-by-himanshu-s-survey-team2020-04-13T05:00:00.000Z2020-04-13T05:00:00.000ZHIMANSHU SINGHhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/HIMANSHU_SINGH<div><h2 class="Igsabe"><a href="https://himanshu-survey-team.business.site" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}4397633349,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="408" alt="4397633349?profile=RESIZE_710x" />GIS ANALYSIS AND REPORTING</a></h2><div class="lead__summary-content">Himanshu's Survey Team takes a holistic approach of spatial data creation, GIS database organization, quality maintenance, frequent updates as per new developments, and can provide user friendly technology that enables customers to understand and use GIS data. <div><br /><div>We have skilled surveyors who are able to establish high accuracy survey control networks and can undertake detailed topographical surveys annotating virtually every single structure, object, furniture or ground change present while minimising any impact our survey work and activities create for the general public and the surrounding environment. </div><div> <br /><div><div>Within the india, over the past decade we have successfully completed several railway surveying projects on the Network Rail Infrastructure, ranging from standard topographical and gauging surveys for a number of railway stations across the country, to working as a principal surveying contractor on complex and multidisciplinary railway construction projects. For such projects, the requirement was to undertake various topographical and engineering (setting out) surveying and mapping services, ranging from track surveys and as-built surveys to various embankment, drainage and track setting out surveys. This includes the installation of modular S&Cs and various other traditional topographical and high precision engineering survey activities (for example, structural gauging for clearance purposes, signal surveys, S&T cable routes surveys, drainage and catchpit surveys and embankment surveys for stabilisation and re-profiling purposes).</div><div> </div><strong><u><em>Mission And Values</em></u></strong><div>The mission of our business is to provide a first-class land surveying service to clients and businesses first time round. Our company values are based on building an outstanding company reputation while providing a bespoke service and expertise to every land surveying project and inquiry we receive from clients, while strictly adhering to industry standards and specifications.</div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><u><strong>Building </strong></u><strong><u>Surveying Methods</u></strong><div>Measured building surveys can be undertaken using various surveying methods and technologies, ranging from measuring tape and Disto to employing Total Stations, laser scanners and advanced photogrammetric techniques (mainly to produce drawings of complex elevations). Floor plans generally involve taking measurements of all structural openings, room fixed furniture, doors, windows, overhead beams and other similar features and structures.<div><br /><div>In comparison, elevations generally involve the preparation of detailed drawings showing every feature of the building face or elevation subject to survey. Nevertheless, measured building surveys can include a much more detailed specification from the one mentioned above and, if needed, can include every socket, brick and pillar, no matter the project size or building complexity.</div><div> </div><div><u><strong>TYPES OF SERVICES</strong></u></div><div> </div><div><strong>Archaeological</strong> Surveys | <strong>As-built</strong> | <strong>Coastal</strong> Surveys | <strong>Consulting Services</strong> (Geomatics) | Close-range <strong>Photogrammetry</strong> | Data Validation | <strong>Drainage & Utilities</strong> Surveys <strong>DWG & DGN</strong> Files | <strong>Earthworks & Volumetric</strong> Surveys | <strong>Engineering</strong> Surveys | <strong>Expert Witness</strong> Services | <strong>Gauging & Clearance</strong> Surveys | <strong>Geotechnical & Borehole</strong> Surveys <strong>GENIO</strong> Files | <strong>GPS</strong> Surveys | <strong>GPR </strong>Surveys | <strong>Level</strong> Surveys | <strong>Ground Modelling & Visualisation</strong> | <strong>Heritage</strong> Surveys | <strong>Road & Highway</strong> Surveys | 2D Floor Plans & Elevations <strong>Land Condition</strong> Surveys | <strong>Measured Building</strong>Surveys | <strong>Monitoring & Deformation</strong> Surveys | <strong>Mining</strong> Surveys| <strong>Permanent Way</strong> <strong>(Railway)</strong> Surveys | <strong>Project Management River & Canals</strong>Surveys |<strong> Setting Out</strong> Services | <strong>Sections</strong> & Profiles | <strong>Survey Control</strong> Networks | Terrestrial <strong>Laser Scanning</strong> | <strong>Technical Report</strong> Writing <strong>Topographical & Mapping</strong> Surveys | <strong>Tree</strong> Surveys |<strong> Tunnel</strong> Surveys | <strong>Training & Mentoring</strong> Services | <strong>TruView</strong> Files | UTX & URX Surveys | <strong>Vegetation</strong> Surveys </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Community Needs Your Help | COVID-19 Live Stream Tomorrow | Topcon Free eLearning Courseshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/community-needs-your-help-covid-19-live-stream-tomorrow-topcon-fr2020-04-01T22:13:46.000Z2020-04-01T22:13:46.000ZJustin Farrowhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin<div><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/roadmap" target="_blank"><img src="https://go.srvyr.com/2R4nBB4" alt="Land Surveyors United Community" width="250" /></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>You are ESSENTIAL! </strong> 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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The financial sustainability of the community is undergoing a massive overhaul (as you may have read in the <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/roadmap" target="_blank">Roadmap</a>) but as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, we need some help paying the bills associated with keeping our grassroots community alive and pushing forward into the future. Our goal is to have all of our paperwork and details worked out for our new organization we are assembling by summer - however, all of that has been temporarily stalled with everything going on. We cannot allow this community to become a casualty of this virus. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">We do not necessarily want to blanket the site with advertisements. We do not want to have to start charging everyone for access and membership because some simply cannot afford it, but I (<a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin" target="_blank">Justin</a>) personally cannot afford to keep it all afloat without your help. So what we have for you is 3 ways for you to help in a way that ultimately will help you.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:18pt;"><strong>First Way to Help Community as a Member</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://form.jotform.com/1974053263" target="_blank">Donate to the Community "Member Dues" on Honor System $15/year</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/page/donate-to-lsu" target="_blank">Donate in any amount you can afford</a></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:18pt;"><strong>Second Way to Help Community for Vendors</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">If you are a <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/vendors" target="_blank">Vendor</a> who sells products we will set up a <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/marketplace" target="_blank">Marketplace Hub</a> for you and discuss a fair monthly rent to completely control your brand and sell products inside the community.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><a href="https://go.srvyr.com/vendorsgonewild" target="_blank">Visit Vendor Marketplace Presentation</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><a href="https://go.srvyr.com/getmarket" target="_blank">Request a Vendor Hub to be set up for your company</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>* You also now get a dedicated mobile app for managing your hub!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:18pt;"><strong>Third Way to Help Community</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">If you cannot afford to contribute financially, help us by becoming more involved and assist with recruiting more surveyors to your <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs" target="_blank">Location Based Hubs</a>. Follow the hub for your location if you haven't already and share relevant surveying photos, videos and post local land surveying news for other surveyors in your area. Invite other surveyors in your crew to follow and become active inside your location based hub. You can also <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/xn/detail/6622436:VideoEntry:282186">Become a SURVambassador</a> for your area of the world. Inside the Mobile Apps for Surveyors Page you can find several apps which make it easier to stay connected to your local hub on Land Surveyors United.</span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Tomorrow Night we will be hosting a Geoholics Anonymous Live Stream on the <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/covid19" target="_blank">Covid-19 page</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Guests for the Live Discussion: </strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Kent Groh, LS - Host of The <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/geoholics-podcasts" target="_blank">Geoholics</a>, President of the United Surveyors of Arizona and Geomatics Associate at Stantec. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Justin Farrow – Developer, facilitator and manager of the Land Surveyors United community of over 17K surveyors from around the world. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Gavin Schrock – Editor of xyHt </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Michael Thompson, LS – Chair of Professional Surveyors Canada and President and General Manager at Halma Thompson Land Surveys Ltd. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Ryan Swingley, LS – President of the Indiana Society of Professional Surveyors, Adjunct Professor at Vincennes Univ and Geospatial Manager – Midwest for ESP </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Denver Winchester, LS – President of the FIG/Young Surveyors group and Vice President of Surveying at Crafton Tull </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;">James Combs, LS - VP of the FIG/National Young Surveyors group and Geomatics Technical Service Director for Souder Miller and Associates </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Topics of Discussion: </strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Discuss what each of us is seeing as it pertains to how COVID19 is affecting the land surveying profession within their individual networks.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;"> Discuss how this situation differs from what happen after 9/11 and the economic crash of 2008. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Discuss if there is any assistance available for displaced surveyors. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt;">Discuss how this may affect the future of the profession and anything that can be done proactively to minimize the damage.</span></li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Stay vigilant and safe out there. Remember this: Whether or not your government recognizes it, you are essential. This will all pass eventually and when it does, we are hoping to have strengthened the surveying community on the grassroots level. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">Be Well,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">Justin</span></p></div>Free Online GIS software for Remote Teams in COVID_19https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/free-online-gis-software-for-remote-teams-in-covid-192020-03-25T15:00:00.000Z2020-03-25T15:00:00.000ZSaksham Bhutanihttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/SakshamBhutani<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4222244044?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>#COVID_19 is hitting #Drones and #GIS businesses badly. Work From Home is not possible with desktop GIS/CAD applications.<br /><br /> Indshine Inc. is enabling "Work From Home" with its online GIS software designed for remote teams. Since business is a must, not an option, as a small contribution, Indshine is offering free access of 5GB on it's every account. <br /><br />All you need to do is signup at <a href="https://app.indshine.com" target="_blank">app.indshine.com</a>, share it with colleagues and start GIS digitization remotely with your teams. <br /><br />"Share this message with businesses in need". Stay Home, stay safe !!<br /><br />Regards <br />Saksham Bhutani <br />Indshine Inc.</p></div>Doesn't Feel Like Much of a #NationalSurveyorsWeek - Let's Change That!https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/doesn-t-feel-like-much-of-a-nationalsurveyorsweek-let-s-change-th2020-03-17T19:20:15.000Z2020-03-17T19:20:15.000ZJustin Farrowhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin<div><p><a href="https://go.srvyr.com/2WnSljU" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://go.srvyr.com/2WnSljU" alt="2WnSljU" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">With so much going on in the world right now regarding COVID-19, it is difficult to celebrate <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/nationalsurveyorsweek" target="_blank">National Surveyors Week</a> 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 <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/USA" target="_blank">United States</a>, 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. </span></p>
<p> Here are a few things to keep in mind as we try to salvage the remainder of National Surveyors Week and try to remain positive.</p>
<p><strong>1)</strong> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>All 50 States in One Place</strong></span> All of the <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/USA" target="_blank">USA Chapter Hubs</a> inside Land Surveyors United have a new <strong>Surveying Photos section</strong> where you can upload and share your best surveying moments and give other surveyors a glimpse of what it is like to be a surveyor in your state. Your photos inspire new surveyors to get into the profession and will motivate other surveyors in your state to become more active about promoting surveying locally.</p>
<p><strong>2)</strong> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Virtual Events instead of Cancellations</strong></span> Any and all events which have been cancelled on the state level due to Corona Virus can easily be attended virtually through your Chapter Hubs. Events which were originally geared to be informational or involve awards ceremonies can be streamed live to a page on your hub and can be attended by up to 16 other computers and can be virtually attended by an unlimited number of participants. I tried to work these details out with the NSPS when the outbreak occured but it looks like this sort of thing will have to be worked out on the state level. So if anyone would like to hold a virtual version of your event and stream it live, simply get in touch with me (<a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin" target="_blank">Justin</a>) and I will set everything up for you... All you need on your end is a computer with a webcam and I'll do the rest. Your participants will simply need to go to the URL at a specific time to tune into the stream. This practice of hosting virtual events is something we should have started a long time ago, as it is just as effective to provide information virtually as it is to be there in person. Save gas! Go Live! I can help!</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://go.srvyr.com/usasurveyorsapp" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}4136198401,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="4136198401?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="310" /></a>3)</strong> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>There's an App for That </strong></span> Our <a href="https://go.srvyr.com/usasurveyorsapp" target="_blank">United States Land Surveyors App</a> is already being used by a lot of surveyors in the US. Simply <a href="https://go.srvyr.com/usasurveyorsapp" target="_blank">visit the app</a> and add the shortcut to your phone or data collector home screen and use the app to start conversations in your local state hub or share photos to the hub from your phone. Everything is all set up for you.. just share relevant stuff and put your company on the map!</p>
<p><strong> Below you will find the quick links to all of the US chapter hubs... once inside your hub, simply click the follow button to contribute to the hub and to follow the posts added to your state.</strong></p>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/USA">All USA Chapters- Hubs for Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/alabamalandsurveyors/home">Alabama Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/arizonalandsurveyors/home">Arizona Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/arkansaslandsurveyors/home">Arkansas Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/californialandsurveyors/home">California Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/coloradolandsurveyors/home">Colorado Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/connecticutlandsurveyors/home">Connecticut Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/costaricansurveyors/home">Costa Rican Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/delawarelandsurveyors/home">Delaware Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/floridalandsurveyors/home">Florida Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/georgialandsurveyors/home">Georgia Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/hawaiilandsurveyors/home">Hawaii Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/historyandsurveyingusa/home">History of Land Surveying - USA - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/idaholandsurveyors/home">Idaho Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/illinoislandsurveyors/home">Illinois Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/indianalandsurveyors/home">Indiana Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/iowalandsurveyors/home">Iowa Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/kansaslandsurveyors/home">Kansas Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/kentuckylandsurveyors/home">Kentucky Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/louisianalandsurveyors/home">Louisiana Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/mainelandsurveyors/home">Maine Land Surveyors (MSLS) - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/marylandlandsurveyors/home">Maryland Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/massachusettslandsurveyors/home">Massachusetts Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/michiganlandsurveyors/home">Michigan Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/minnesotalandsurveyors/home">Minnesota Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/mississippilandsurveyors/home">Mississippi Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/montanalandsurveyors/home">Montana Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/nebraska-land-surveyors/home">Nebraska Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/nevadalandsurveyors/home">Nevada Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/newhampshirelandsurveyors/home">New Hampshire Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/newjerseylandsurveyors/home">New Jersey Land Surveyors (NJSPLS Welcome) - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/newmexicolandsurveyors/home">New Mexico Land Surveyors (NMPS) - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/newyorklandsurveyors/home">New York Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/northcarolinasurveyors/home">North Carolina Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/north-dakota-land-surveyors/home">North Dakota Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/ohiolandsurveyors/home">Ohio Land Surveyors (PLSO) - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/oklahomalandsurveyors/home">Oklahoma Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/oregonlandsurveyors/home">Oregon Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/pennsylvanialandsurveyors/home">Pennsylvania Land Surveyors (PSLS) - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/puertoricolandsurveyors/home">Puerto Rico Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/rhodeislandlandsurveyors/home">Rhode Island Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/southcarolinalandsurveyors/home">South Carolina Land Surveyors (SCSPLS) - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/southdakotalandsurveyors/home">South Dakota Land Surveyors (SDSPLS) - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/tennesseelandsurveyors/home">Tennessee Land Surveyors (TAPS) - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/texaslandsurveyors/home">Texas Land Surveyors (TSPS) - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/utahlandsurveyors/home">Utah Land Surveyors (UCLS) - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/vermontlandsurveyors/home">Vermont Land Surveyors (VSLS) - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/washingtonlandsurveyors/home">Washington Land Surveyors (LSAW) - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/westvirginiasurveyors/home">West Virginia Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<div><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/wisconsinlandsurveyors/home">Wisconsin Land Surveyors - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></div>
<p><a class="clickable" href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/wyominglandsurveyors/home">Wyoming Land Surveyors (PLSW) - Local Chapter Hub & Forum - Share Local Surveying Photos</a></p>
<p>Together, we can innovate ways around the communication barriers we currently face due to Corona Virus. Be sure to stay active by posting to your local chapters and <a href="http://twitter.com/landsurveyorsu" target="_blank">follow us on Twitter</a> as we will be resharing your posts. NationalSurveyorsWeek doesn't have to be a disaster... it could be our best opportunity to come together and push land surveying forward.</p></div>Big Thanks to Land Surveyors United's Top Fans -54k Followers Today!https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/big-thanks-to-land-surveyors-united-s-top-fans-54k-followers-toda2020-02-21T22:57:52.000Z2020-02-21T22:57:52.000ZJustin Farrowhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3889444206?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Today, <a href="http://facebook.com/landsurveyorsunited" target="_blank">our Page crossed 54,000 followers</a>. This is close to the same amount of Registered Land Surveyors in the entire <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/USA">United States of America</a>. I know it might seem like a small thing to become a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/landsurveyorsunited/community/" target="_blank">Top Fan of a Facebook Page</a>, but to me and the rest of the Land Surveyors United members, it is important. Speaking for myself and just a couple of other surveyors, the work of keeping a Facebook page interesting and promoting public awareness of the importance of Land Surveying to society is a daily task. For those of you who regularly tune in and share your Surveying Life and Surveying Moments with us, we thank you.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">And for those of you who have taken the small leap from Facebook and <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/main/authorization/signUp?" target="_blank">joined the Land Surveyors United Community</a>, we have enormous gratitude and we appreciate you helping us realize our vision. You may not have realized this but sharing your photos and videos to Facebook is only cool for about a day or so. After that, everything is pushed down and hard to find later. I have built this community to be the exact opposite. The <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/photo">surveying photos</a>, <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/video">videos</a>, <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/forum/topics">discussions</a>, <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list" target="_blank">blogs</a> and <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/events" target="_blank">events</a> you post to this website are here forever.... or at least as long as the internet exists, Land Surveyors United Community will be here for Land Surveyors. So if you want to know who you should get to know or follow on Facebook in the Surveying Industry, below is the Who's Who.. We are Stronger Together... and that is a Fact!</span></p>
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<h3 style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Top Fans of Land Surveyors United Community on Facebook</span></h3>
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In closing, just check out this post from today and see all of the wonderful posts from surveyors around the world.
<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Flandsurveyorsunited%2Fphotos%2Fa.10150827164257586%2F10159475564822586%2F%3Ftype%3D3&width=500" width="500" height="760" style="border:none;overflow:hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>How to Draw Centerline Chainage of an alignment in AutoCAD instantlyhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/how-to-draw-centerline-chainage-of-an-alignment-in-autocad-instan2020-01-28T14:05:45.000Z2020-01-28T14:05:45.000ZSoumen Samantahttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/SoumenSamanta<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3837559501?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>In this excel file I have used some excel formula to draw the centerline chainage of an alignment in Road , Railway or tunnel project.</p><p>Here is the file <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3837557775,original{{/staticFileLink}}">Chainage Plotting.xlsx</a></p><p>The chainages will be drawn instantly with the help of excel and AutoCAD.</p><p>You can make your alignment chainage very accurately with the help of our Excel sheet without typeing a single one by yourself.</p><p>You just have to paste your coordinates into the given columns and you need to put the chainage interval in the respective column and rest will be automatically calculated and</p><p>you just have to follow the instructions given by the tooltip box in the excel sheet.</p><p>This will also help you to maintain the text offsets from the center line according to the directions of the alignments.</p><p>This will be provide the chainages according to the various deflation of your alignment.</p><p>Hope this post will help you to do your work very easily and accurately.</p><p>If you think that this video is really helpful please do like and share with your friends and if you are new to our channel please subscribe our channel for more updates!</p></div>Top 5 Software Apps for Professional Land Surveyorshttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/top-5-software-apps-for-professional-land-surveyors2020-01-24T12:14:40.000Z2020-01-24T12:14:40.000ZLalit Tyagihttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/LalitTyagi<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3831864708?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><strong>Summary:</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> Surveyors have been working with the elements of </span><em>geometry, trigonometry, regression analysis, physics, engineering, metrology, programming languages</em><span style="font-weight:400;">, and the law. These work require software that offers unique strengths that will make data collection on land survey jobs easier and more efficient for land surveyors and other professionals.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Surveying has been an element in development since the beginning of recorded history. Most forms of construction require it. It is used in <strong>transport, communication, mapping, and legal boundaries for land </strong>ownership. It’s understandable that being a land surveyor can be a tough job, especially if you don’t have the right software or apps to help you out a little.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">It’s not an issue to be worried about though. In this technocratic world, various Softwares are making surveying simple. Here are some of the windows mobile, windows embedded handheld, Android, and Windows 10 software options for land surveyors.</span></p><p><strong>SurvCE</strong></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">SurvCE is a full-featured<em> land survey field data collection software</em> that packages all the power and flexibility you need into just one application. It is designed for Windows mobile devices. The software features command style data entry and maps view to capture and stake out land survey data.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The application supports a variety of file types, including <strong>CAD and GIS data</strong>. It creates drawing intuitively and automatically as you work, saving you time back in the office. The camera integration allows the assignment of a picture to point or line. Export directly to <strong>KML format</strong> for faster control in Google Earth.</span></p><p><strong>FieldGenius</strong></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">FieldGenius by MicroSurvey is a <strong>field data collection software</strong>, that includes dynamic data panels synchronized with the map views. The modern and easy to use, user-interface provides a nostalgic vibe for existing FieldGenius users while offering new tools, simplify workflow and readily available data that surveyors require at the point of work to make informed decisions in the field. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">It provides a variety of roading and surfacing functions for land survey. It features a code-free <a href="https://www.polosoftech.com/cad-services/3d-cad-modeling/" target="_blank">3D line drawing</a>, advanced total station controls, and real-time <strong>digital terrain modeling</strong>, along with real-time digital support.</span></p><p><strong>X-PAD Survey:</strong></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">X-PAD Survey comes from <em>Geomax,</em> and due to this, the productivity in the field is doubled. Also, it is highly flexible and its easy user-interface and highly innovative content provide a great experience for the user. You get Total station survey, GPS, and stakeout with all the <strong>topographic</strong> and <strong>cadastral functions</strong>. Yes. all of these, which were present earlier in the desktop software. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">This particular application also includes taking notes that integrates position data with <em>photos, voice comments</em>, and typed notes.</span></p><p><strong>GeoPro Field 2.0:</strong></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">GeoPro Field by Sokkia</span> <span style="font-weight:400;">is a next-generation software solution for <em><strong>total stations, robotics, GNSS rover system</strong></em>. Operators can easily take advantage of fast field coding for field-to-finish efficiency, as well as advanced stake out functionality for site engineers. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">It includes real-time imaging behind operators’ points, lines, and imported design files. Other features include advanced support for a broad array of file types including import from Autodesk point layout. </span></p><p><strong>Access:</strong></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Access by Trimble is designed to support your everyday workflows. It’s a data collection software that supports topographic surveys, staking, and control. It has graphical staking of <em>points, lines, arcs, and alignments</em> from active maps. </span><span style="font-weight:400;">The integrated surveying technology combines <strong>optical scanning </strong>and <strong>GNSS data plus images</strong>. It features built-in workflow applications for a variety of common project types like<em> roads, pipelines, and tunnels</em>.</span></p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong><br /> <span style="font-weight:400;">These are a few of the most commonly used land surveying software and gives you a bit of information to be able to look into some systems to a further extent. A land survey professional will need faster and efficient software tools to help with their jobs and generate accurate</span><a href="https://www.polosoftech.com/cad-services/land-survey-drafting/"><span style="font-weight:400;"><strong> land survey drafting</strong></span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> results. </span></p></div>2020 Surveyor Community Roadmap is in Full Swing... Are you with us?https://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/2020-surveyor-community-roadmap-is-in-full-swing-are-you-with-us2020-01-16T19:55:16.000Z2020-01-16T19:55:16.000ZJustin Farrowhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/justin<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3822567191?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>No Land Surveyor Left Behind!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">We are officially half way through January and we are making some headway with the new <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/roadmap" target="_blank">Roadmap</a> and you can find a few new announcements about 3 new features added to the community this month under the <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/roadmap#months" target="_blank">January tab in the calender</a>. You'll need to be logged in to view our <a href="https://go.srvyr.com/roadmap2020" target="_blank">Roadmap to the Future</a>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://go.srvyr.com/roadmap2020" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://go.srvyr.com/2R0clGo" alt="Community Roadmap" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">An <strong>enormous thanks goes out to those of you</strong> who have taken the time to read, digest and get on board with the <a href="https://go.srvyr.com/roadmap2020" target="_blank">new community Roadmap</a> and especially those who have taken action and contributed their Member Dues for the year so that we might be able to soon afford the necessary Annual Subscriptions for the platform going forward. Everything is explained inside the <a href="https://go.srvyr.com/roadmap2020" target="_blank">Roadmap</a>. Presently we still have quite a bit of crowdfunding to do before we are fully capable of funding our important next step, so if you have not yet reviewed the <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/roadmap" target="_blank">Roadmap for 2020</a>, please do so because it is the most important step we can take as a community to make ourselves more sustainable and resiliant for the future surveyors of the world. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://go.srvyr.com/roadmap2020" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3804775803,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="Volunteer Surveyors" width="134" /></a>Be sure to also check out the <a href="https://landsurveyorsunited.com/roadmap#help" target="_blank">Volunteers section of the Roadmap</a>. We are about to cross <strong>16,200 members</strong> and we need help managing various sections (Hubs) of the community, especially those which represent countries outside of the US. We need native speakers to administrate those hubs. If you are a student, retired surveyor or have some down time and would like to help with social aspects of the community, please reach out.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">If you are a <a href="https://go.srvyr.com/getmarket" target="_blank">Vendor</a> and would like to have your <strong>Marketplace hub</strong> set up for you for February, please get your request in soon so that you don't have to go on a waiting list. In February we begin our massive organization and promotion of those hubs. Thousands of visitors come to Land Surveyors United every month seeking products and services backed by vendors who are transparent and supportive inside the community. That is a mountain of traffic that we want to send your way. You don't want to miss out! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">If you are a <strong>Recruiter,</strong> check out what we have done for you on the <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/jobs">Jobs page</a>, making it simpler to connect with qualified talent inside the community. If you are a surveyor <strong>Seeking employment,</strong> be sure to upload and embed your resume on your profile so that recruiters and employers can find you. It doesn't hurt to also have photos and discussions attached to your profile that show you are qualified to fill a position.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">If you are an <strong>educator</strong> who would like to have your own Classroom Hub for holding both private and public facing discussions, share videos, photos, courses, etc. Be sure to let us know inside the roadmap and we'll get you set up. Having your own classroom inside the community allows for world class multi-media learning environment where ALL of your past present and future tools, presentations and learning material can be imported, embedded and distributed easily, while controlling the permissions and privacy throughout.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Last but certainly not least, Welcome to all of our newest members surveying land around the planet! We look forward to both learning from your experiences in surveying as well as sharing our expertise with you. We are <strong>Stronger Together</strong> and I am pleased that you have chosen to join us and help support the cause. Our community is about to turn 14 years old and there is a A LOT to explore inside the community. Much more to come.... stay safe out there!</span></p></div>Import xyz coordinate in a clickhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/profiles/blog/list/import-xyz-coordinate-in-a-click2020-01-15T21:26:25.000Z2020-01-15T21:26:25.000ZSoumen Samantahttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/SoumenSamanta<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3821277988?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Import XYZ coordinate in a single Click!<br />Excel to AutoCAD<br />Click this download link and send access request: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B34GkbCt4ezcTlU1ZEh5YkEwR1E5WnpjRG9qa3FBNGN4Vkg4/view?usp=drivesdk">https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B34GkbCt4ezcTlU1ZEh5YkEwR1E5WnpjRG9qa3FBNGN4Vkg4/view?usp=drivesdk</a></p><p> </p><p>We have created an #excel sheet by which you can import unlimited nos of points in batch in a single click. Not only the points, the labels i.e. code and RL texts will also be drawn automatically. <br />The excel sheet will be delivered free of cost to our subscribers for this you have to do the following tasks:<br />1) SUBSCRIBE us<br />2) LIKE the video<br />3) COMMENT why you need this and where you use it with your email id.<br />4) Click the link provided in the comment section and request for access<br />5) If you completed all of the above steps then only you will get access to download the file<br />6) It will take just 2 min to complete the above steps</p><p>I have not used any command in #AutoCAD for importing xyz coordinates with its labels. I have combined several autocad commands in excel by applying excel formulas and created a column with texts. You have to copy those texts and paste in autocad. There it is. Your drawing will be ready.<br />It takes me about 2 months to complete this excel sheet for importing points</p><p>check our other tutorials below</p><p>How to #import X Y Z #Coordinates from Excel to AutoCAD<br />Import XY Coordinate From Excel Into AutoCAD<br />Import Excel points to AutoCAD<br />How to import X,Y Coordinates from Excel to AutoCAD</p><p>How to Import Texts from Excel to AutoCAD! (English)<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/5caTa2JBj6E">https://youtu.be/5caTa2JBj6E</a></p><p>How to Create a Topo Map by using Excel and AutoCAD (English)<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/9UF6mvyM6AY">https://youtu.be/9UF6mvyM6AY</a></p><p>Export X,Y,Z co-ordinates from AutoCAD to Excel [English]<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/jxZNFYwEvGQ">https://youtu.be/jxZNFYwEvGQ</a></p><p>Bearing and Distance Calculation from Easting, Northing | Excel <br /><a href="https://youtu.be/AQdk-kwCrSs">https://youtu.be/AQdk-kwCrSs</a></p><p>[Surveying] Bearing Calculation in excel<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/-BOj-hJynBc">https://youtu.be/-BOj-hJynBc</a></p><p>How to convert Lat, Long to UTM (Easting,Northing) | by QGIS Software (English)<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/wQtylb5mzjU">https://youtu.be/wQtylb5mzjU</a></p><p>What's the difference between accuracy and precision?<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/cpbDusPVxR0">https://youtu.be/cpbDusPVxR0</a></p><p>Land Survey data collection by Mobile Topographer Application (Mobile GIS)<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/FXYejcLgCzQ">https://youtu.be/FXYejcLgCzQ</a></p><p>Coordinate System in Surveying (Calculation of Easting and Northing)<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/VCDC78wpuJc">https://youtu.be/VCDC78wpuJc</a></p><p>If you think this tutorial is helpful please Like & Share this video and Subscribe our channel to get free updates</p><p>With best wishes<br />L&E Team!</p></div>