The most satisfactory method in surveying small areas is the relative positioning of the control points that are calculated in a co-ordinate system rather than directly plotted by scale and protractor. This method allows all errors...
Land surveying is a very rewarding and exciting career path - with no two days exactly the same. Land surveyors get the best of both worlds sharing their working day between the outdoors and the office. In this article and guide we shall look at land surveying qualifications and how you...
Land surveying is one of the world's oldest professions and dates back as far as the ancient Egyptians. In today's guide we shall look at land survey techniques, and how they are used.History of...
What is a Building Surveyor?A building surveyor is going to be the go-to-guy for any kind of construction or property building ideas, concerns, or questions. The building...
As it is often said, "If you think a land survey is expensive, try getting a cheap one!" In other words, there are no $200 boundary surveys. You should not hire a land surveyor just because they are cheaper than the rest. If you...
We have a brand new way to both Find available Land Surveying Jobs anywhere in the world as well as post open positions that you are aware of. We are...
Land survey technicians are always in demand, and it is a career path that is required all around the world. Land surveying dates back thousands of years and is even more important today than ever...
BIM automates core processes for quantity surveyors in the preconstruction stage by reinforcing the 3D BIM model with material and component cost estimates, model-based BOMs, and scheduling.
The role of a quantity surveyor in the construction industry carries great...
Steps to Becoming a Land Surveyor
National Surveyors Week 2021 is a great time for inspiring the next generation Land Surveyor. Becoming a professional land surveyor takes time, patience and research. In this article, let's research what it takes to become a land surveyor. ...
Land surveys are an important part of heritage and history and without them who knows what the world would look like. In fact, if it weren't for land surveys, we would not have maps. And...
Hand Signals Used in Land SurveyingThere are times on a jobsite when crew members may be too far away from one another to hear each other. In these situations, Land Surveyors and Construction workers use hand signals to communicate over distance and...
BEING THE SURVEYOR OF AN AIRFORCE BASE DURING THE 1980’s Introduction The South African Defence Force, now the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), was involved in a Bosoorlog or Grens oorlog (Bush war or Border war)1 from 1966 till 1989. In order to protect the most...
Land Surveyors United Community will turn 15 years old in 2022! We've come a long way, together. Keeping this community alive has been a labor of love to say the least. My love for all of you, even...
With a history dating back more than 5000 years, the land surveying profession is one of the oldest professions in the world and they are just as important in modern society...
Many surveyors who graduate from survey school are dumbfounded when they first enter the field. It can quickly occur to them that everything they learned about surveying -...
The subject area of land surveying is very interesting and to become a licensed land surveyor you need to understand and be able to put into practice a wide range of land survey formulas as the majority of land surveying is based around mathematics and physics. In today's...
Survey—do I need one?The most common mistake made by home buyers is not having a survey done prior to purchasing a property.Why is this a mistake? Without an ALTA (American...
Effective February 23, 2021, the 2016 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys are being replaced with the new 2021 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys...