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I saw an interesting post about a Flat Earth map today over on Google Maps Mania today and found myself wondering why this has gotten this far. From a land surveyor’s standpoint, Gleason’s 1892 New Standard Map of the World is not evidence of a flat Earth — it is an example...
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Our original piece The Push to Kill Surveying Licensure: Who’s Behind It and Why? examined attacks on licensure; here, we explore whether evolving licensure models might actually strengthen the...
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As we explore this counterpoint perspective, it’s important to revisit the original discussions that shaped the narrative around National Surveyors Week. For insights into the impact of emerging technology, see How AI Will Change (Not Replace) the Surveying Profession and The Hype vs....
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The Shift to the Desk — How We Got Here
There was a time—not long ago—when the only...
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Our feature Surveyors: The Last Defenders of Ground Truth in a Virtual World made the case for surveying’s critical role; this piece expands on how digital tools must still be grounded in reality by the profession.
Section 1: Introduction – The Role of Surveyors as Guardians of...
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False Precision, Real Consequences — The Lawsuits Are Coming
They call it “survey-grade.” It comes with...
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I wrote this article 15 years ago and the code has since changed, however, this is as true today as it was then. Chain! A recent article in the...
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A Profession at a Crossroads — Too Few Recruits, Too Many Barriers
There’s a storm quietly brewing in land surveying—and it has...
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If you enjoy the outdoors and beautiful country on the coast with redwood & fir forests, this could be a great opportunity for a young land surveyor or someone looking for a slower...
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Good afternoon,I dont know much about the newest equipment, and I hope one of the members would be able to help me. I was a hydrographic surveyor for 2 decades. I also bought my own new Topcon GTS-725 total...
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Hello AllI would like to buy a second-hand GNSS receiver (Altus NR3) with GPS+Glonass+SBAS+QZSS reception. I would like to know if there is the possibility of activating the reception of Galileo and Beidou...
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Hello everyone, I am facing one issue with the leveling. I did long static GNSS observations (10+ hours) for some points spacing around 10 km. After...
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I currently use a Topcon GRS-1 which is Dual-frequency but, as it is older, only supports GPS and Glonass.Would a newer Single-frequency receiver that supports GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galilleo and SBAS give me better results in the UK?eg: better chance of fixed...
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I am looking to see if anybody has a spare Carrying Handle attachment for a Leica / Heerbrugg Wild T2 Theodolite? Mine came without it.
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Hi everyone, I'm Ziyad and I'm reletively new to land surveying. I've interned at a company in New Mexico that went bankrupt and was helping the chief land surveyor...
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3D scanning is a technology used in Land Surveying for creating high-precision 3D models of real-world objects. 3D Scanners work like this:...
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When land surveyors talk about Control, there are at least 3 meanings of the term "Control" that they may be referring to.CONTROL- (LAND SURVEY)- A series of points coordinated and correlated together that serve as a common...
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⭐ Technical Documents • • Shop Drawings • • As-Built Drawings • • Design Drawings • • Specifications • • Method Statements • • Material Submittals • • Technical Query (TQ) • • Request for Information (RFI)
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Levels and Levelling in Surveying: A Comprehensive Guide
Levelling is a...
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A reference ellipsoid is the mathematical model of the shape of the Earth with the major axis along the equatorial...
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A site planning survey is a type of land surveying required by local governing jurisdictions for building permit applications. It is used to plan developments and...
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What is Construction Staking? A Comprehensive Guide for Professional Land Surveyors
Construction staking is a critical practice in land surveying, involving precise measurements and placement of markers to guide construction projects. This guide is designed for...
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https://pels.texas.gov/downloads/enf/da/2025/da-02-13-2025.pdfhttps://pels.texas.gov/disciplinar...
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Can you believe our grassroots community will turn 16 years old on March 7th?
Join us for a Celebration!
On March 7th we'll be hosting a 24hour Birthday Celebration which you can simply tune into when convenient. If you haven't stopped...
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Welcome to all of our new members to the Land Surveyors United Community! We are glad that you have joined us and look forward to learning from your experiences in Land...
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Polosoft technologies, a growing company in the field of GIS web and mobile application development with a highly experienced team. Recently, we have developed an android survey application (GIS Surveyor) for surveyors and GIS professionals. The application will be most useful...
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For over a decade, one of the most requested features from members of the community is...
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Carry a mobile of our Land Surveying Videos and How To videos with you for quick reference and lookup. This mobile app for Android or Apple devices also provides quick links to every Video Category .With the new Land Surveying Video Tutorials App, members can have quick access...
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Add this mobile app shortcut to your Phone or Data Collector for having deals and hot pricing on Equipment for Land Surveyors built...
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In Lesson 014 we check our closing angle in the polygon, traverse we worked on in Lessons 012/013. We reviewed how to convert Degrees Minutes Seconds to Decimal degrees and back once again, and we also learned to back in elevations and...
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LiDAR processing has been a hot topic, so our team has created a simple workflow with our partners at GreenValley....
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A wide-angle, cinematic drone shot at golden hour reveals a...
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Are you tired of spending hours preparing L-Section drawings manually? 🚀With our Excel to AutoCAD Road L-Section Software, you can generate professional roa...
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Step into history with me as I uncover an incredibly rare survey reference tree from the 1800s, hidden deep in the Australian bush. These ancient trees serve...
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