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Something Typical In Surveyor Reporting

I thought that some of you might gain some insight by examining a typical Surveyor's Report generated for a project I am working on.

I have altered the particulars so as to protect the innocent. This is a draft copy, I am still working on it.

SURVEYOR’S REPORT

DISCUSSION

Land Surveyor has been provided copies of several surveys of properties adjoining the subject tract as well as a copy of a survey performed on the subject tract. In this Land Surveyor’s opi

Thank you for making "6 Miles With Courage" a success.

Sales are brisk and the reviews have been spectacular. One surveyor writes, "I wish my wife had read your book 10 years ago! Ever since she finished it she has had a whole new level of respect for my job." She gets up with me in the morning and packs my lunch and sees my off. She never done that before!"

And another surveyor writes, "My son and I have become a lot closer since he finished your book."

and another, " Your book has a had a positiv

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“About Horses and Water”

Written by Penn Cheyning RPLS
(This story is completely fictional, any resemblance to actual events is purely a coincidence).

I received a phone call about a boundary dispute in an area of the city I know fairly well. I had not performed a survey in this particular subdivision but had surveyed other tracts of land in adjoining subdivisions many times. I was fairly certain it would not pose much of a challenge although the description was for a couple of Lots and a fr

It is human nature to choose a course and then stick with it. Tenacity and staunch conviction are qualities we all admire and traditionally seek in those who are leaders in our society. However, professional land surveying is as much of a science as it is an art. Evaluating evidence and forming opinions are vital aspects in executing a proper survey.

Forming an opinion before the facts are known is the definition of a biased opinion and is the death knell for a professional surveyor's credibilit

As we all know, there are times when the public needs a survey but is not aware that they need a survey.  I was thinking it might be time to compile a list of examples for when its time to call a qualified professional land surveyor.

You may need a professional land surveyor when...

..a property is divided into parcels for sale or development

..a property is to be sold, purchased or mortgaged

..a property improvements are planned or to be developed

.. government regulations require a survey and

Spread Sheet for vertical curve and Super Elevation Distribution Method for Surveyors

Total files 7 at bottom of post. Download them and enjoy the work

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"If life were perfect, we would all paint, we would all play an instrument, we would all dance. But because we know that life isn’t always perfect, we have to have dance, we have to have music, to remind us how good life can be." – Suzanne Farrell

My first book review is in! see it at Savurbks.wordpress.com

Thanks to all for your support and enjoy the read!

Professional Land Surveyors of the World UNITE!

As anticipated, the second annual International Surveyors Week begins now, once again uniting professional land surveyors on a global scale. During this week you will be accomplishing two important issues for land surveyors:

1) Educating the public regarding the importance of professional land surveyors to society and...

2) Cultivating a real global community for land surveyors to grow and thrive within. International Surveyors Week 2013 is an even

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based positioning system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit signal information to earth. GPS receivers take this information and use triangulation to calculate the exact position of them. GPS receiver compares the time a signal was transmitted by a satellite with the time it was received. The time difference te

GPS  SURVEY

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based positioning system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit signal information to earth. GPS receivers take this information and use triangulation to calculate the exact position of them. GPS receiver compares the time a signal was transmitted by a satellite with the time it was received. The time di

Finally an Adventure novel featuring a Land Surveyor and his son. Check it out at Amazon.com Barnes and Nobel. E-book is out now and paper copy coming in weeks. A sequel is in the works. See also tlacorte.wordpress.com and a big thank you to all in the surveying community for supporting the book so far. Nothing but great reviews for "6 Miles With Courage"

Paper maps are becoming obsolete.  A talk about the lack of accuracy in our GPS.  You will want to watch this video talk: Todd Humphreys: How to fool a GPS

This is why we ALL  NEED to participate in Survey Earth in a Day 2.0.  Only the members of this network have the capability of changing the state of GPS accuracy.

Less than 18 days until we measure the planet as a community during the course of a single day.  Get involved!

Survey Company Owners, Now Is Your Chance to Grow

There has never been a more exciting time for using web technology and the power of social media to boost your reputation and online presence.  You now have the ability to handle many of the tasks for marketing, managing and promoting your company, using free tools provided by Land Surveyors United.  Take a look at our suite of tools for you to use to promote and manage your surveying business, online.  We encourage your feedback and look forward

A 113 Year Old Land Surveyor, Laid to Rest

(Japan) Tomoji Tanabe, the world's oldest man, died in his sleep at his home in southern Japan on Friday -- according to a city official said. He was 113. "He died peacefully. His family members were with him," said Junko Nakao, a city official in Miyakonojo on Japan's southern island of Kyushu. Tanabe died of heart failure, she said. Tanabe, who was born on Sept. 18, 1895, had eight children - five sons and three daughters. The former city land surveyor

Yes you read that correctly.  Our newest partner, GIM International has extended a special offer exclusively to members of Land Surveyors United.   This means you will now be able to keep up with the latest news in international surveying and geomatics at no cost to you.

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Land Surveyors United Turns 6 Years Old Today!

It is with great joy that I write you all today, letting you know that Land Surveyors United has survived 6 years, as of today.  We sure have come a LOOONG way, together!  It is YOU that makes Land Surveyors United so special and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your contributions and participation in the network. I know it hasn't been easy learning how to use social media to communicate within this industry and I truly appreciate