This episode will introduce you to our latest series of discussions simply named “The Young Surveyor’s Network Edition” and will feature many aspects of millennial survey professionals and technicians. Our guest is Eric Salovitch, Chair of the NHLSA Young Surveyors, discussing their recent project to determine the elevation at the top of Mount Tecumseh, a peak in the Sandwich Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire.
Recent aerial surveys using LiDAR technology was used to determine the peak was 3,995 feet, not the 4,003 feet previously determined by the United States Coast Survey in the mid 1800’s. This new elevation determination puts the peak at risk of being dropped off the famed 4,000 Footers list within New Hampshire.
Eric and his fellow NHLSA Young Surveyors set out to measure the peak using modern surveying equipment and methods to confirm the elevation. This episode talks about how the Young Surveyors began and conquered their quest of Mt. Tecumseh.
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This “Point of Order” of the “Surveyor Says!” podcast from the National Society of Professional Surveyors. captured a conversation with Jon Warren and Pat Beehler, both former NSPS Past President, and long-time participants in NSPS legislative efforts. Jon also serves as the NSPS Political Action Committee Chair. They help describe our specific focus on how NSPS is an advocate to not just its members, but to all surveyors nationwide. Thanks for listening!
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Is Lyme the only disease ticks carry? The answer is a big “No”, but Lyme does deserve a lot of PR for many reasons. The CDC claims that there are about 400,000 new cases each year in the United States. To put that in perspective, that is 1.5 times the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and 6 times the number of people diagnosed with AIDS each year. During the last 25 years the New England area has seen a 300% increase in Lyme cases, and some of the upper mid-west Great Lakes states have seen a 250% increase during the same period of time.
The most important thing to remember is that if by chance someone is bitten by a tick and experiences a bad reaction to the bite, such as achy joints, flu-like symptoms, maybe a bulls-eye rash, etc. do not put off seeing a doctor!!! Early detection and treatment is absolutely critical. Proper treatment is normally with antibiotics which usually fixes it in the early stages. Remember, though, these diseases never go away on their own, they only get worse.
www.TheTickTerminator.com or 906-271-0063
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Happy National Surveyor’s Week!
Our guest this week is Galen Scott from the National Geodetic Survey (NGS). As the Constituent Resources Manager, Galen is involved with many of the tools and programs going on within NGS. He chatted recently with Tim Burch about the GPS on Benchmarks program and how important having crowdsourced data is for completing the geoid base for the 2022 datum changes. Galen also announced the new features to the OPUS programs, including a simplified way for bluebooking significant control stations AND the feature to upload RTK data to incorporate with your OPUS solutions. Lots of great stuff coming out of Silver Spring!
This is the first in a new series with Galen and lots of great things from NGS so stay tuned for even more! Thanks again for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast.
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This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast begins a new informational series appropriately named “From the Director’s Desk” and shares the latest news and insight on upcoming events. The inaugural installment features information about the upcoming “NSPS Day on the Hill” taking place on March 30, 2022, and related activities along with more details about National Surveyor’s Week (March 20-26) and Global Surveyor’s Day (March 21).
For more information about these events, visit nsps.us.com for details. Also, check out the NSPS YouTube channel for the video version of this episode. Thank for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and subscribe wherever you listen to your audio selections.
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As we continue to review the changes to the 2026 Edition of the updated ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards, "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" continues with our resident guru, Gary Kent, PS. Your host, Tim Burch, spoke with Gary to discuss despite how little has changed with Section 2 "Request for Survey," our practitioners would be advised to review and make sure what is covered within this important section. A nice refresher on the standard so check out what Gary has to say. Watch this space for more sections of the updated Standards to follow soon!
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Royalty in the house! During a recent trip to the Oregon to the PLSO Conference in Salem, we were able to sit down with their 2022 Surveyor of the Year, Pat Gaylord, PLS for this episode of “Surveyor Says!” Pat sat down for an in-person conversation with Tim Burch to discuss his new role of NSPS Director for Oregon, workforce development efforts with PLSO, and what the future holds for the surveying profession. He shared growing up with a surveying household with father and uncle, going to college to become a forester yet coming back around a full career in the surveying profession.
We were also lucky enough to have a special guest appearance of PLSO Executive Director Aimee McAuliffe singing Pat’s praises but cannot confirm there was not a bribe for all her compliments. (Maybe a future podcast guest?) “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast thanks you for the listen!
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Our “Future Focus” series finds us in the New England area and a conversation with Cassandra Quintal, a licensed surveyor and GIS professional from Maine. From her early days working for an attorney reviewing abstracts and earning her master’s degree in GIS to going back to school for her surveying degree and eventual licensure, Cassandra shares her colorful journey in today’s profession with Tim Burch. She shares her experiences using her surveying and GIS background in varying environments, including her love for boundary retracement in the backwoods of Maine. Cassandra also shares her involvement in starting the Maine Young Surveyors group and how important the mentor relationship is to the young practitioner.
Thanks for joining us for a great talk with Cassandra here on “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast.
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Curt Sumner, Executive Director, NSPS, had three separate interviews with the candidates for Vice President in the upcoming NSPS Elections. All three candidates shared their background and views on what makes a successful organization and can help you to decide how you will vote.
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Hello and welcome to “Surveyor Says!” the podcast from the National Society of Professional Surveyors. This past week, the annual FIG (Federation of International Surveyors) Working Week was to be held in Amsterdam but was cancelled as another victim of COVID-19, so we asked John Hohol, NSPS FIG Chair, to catch us up on the history of NSPS with FIG. Our latest edition in our “Future Focus” series captured his conversation with Executive Director Curt Sumner. John shares about his involvement with young surveyors worldwide and how he sees their involvement as our profession’s future. An informative discussion, so join us in this “Future Focus” here on “Surveyor Says!”
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Somewhere at an undisclosed location, there may have been a catch up of friends for a someone's 40th birthday...
Darren (Booth) & Tom (Casey) drove the 4.5+ hours each to be here so I thought we should have a casual catch up...
They may or may not have had a couple of beers before I arrived...
Some interesting topics were discussed. Some silly buggers had!
All in all this is just a catch up between friends caught on tape.
I hope you enjoy this off the cuff chat between friends....
You can contact me at: https://www.petacox.com @definingboundaries: https://www.instagram.com/definingboundaries/?hl=en @surveygeekgirl: https://www.instagram.com/surveygeekgirl/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peta-cox Music by Paul Greene: https://www.instagram.com/greenepaul/ Red Shelf Records/Sounds Delicious Australia: https://www.instagram.com/soundsdeliciousaustralia/
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In this conversation, Peta Cox interviews Brett Grocock, a Mine Surveyor leader with over 24 years of experience. They discuss Brett's unconventional journey into surveying, the importance of mental health in high-pressure environments, and the significant technological advancements in the industry. Brett shares his experiences working in various locations, including Kalgoorlie and internationally, and emphasizes the value of mentorship and building a strong company culture as he transitioned into entrepreneurship. In this conversation, Brett Grocock shares his journey of building a successful business while prioritizing employee wellbeing and fostering a family-first culture. He discusses the importance of having business acumen, the challenges of mental health in the industry, and the need for resilience. Brett emphasizes the significance of empowering the next generation of surveyors and planning for the future of the business, all while maintaining a sense of humor and camaraderie within the team.
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This week I speak to Taylor Handschuh. Known as The Map Lady, Tay comes from New Jersey, just outside of New York. She is not a surveyor but loves all things spatial, data and technology. Tay is the Founder & Director of Geospatial Technology Implementations. She holds a Bachelor and Masters and was awarded Summa Cum Laude and won an award for her AGIC (Arizona Geographic Information Council) student presentation. She began her career Informally making maps for art and problem solving, and her first client was habitat for humanity. Her aim is to work with Geospatial Technology Enablement for every sector! Tay specialises in using Mobile LiDAR systems and GPS denied environments. Growing up Tay wanted to be an Astronaut, Piercing Artist and an Urban Planner.
Her hobbies lie around Gems and Minerals! Collecting them, going to gem shows, digging for gems or rockhounding, exploring old places and telling stories in 3D.
You can find Taylor
Website: https://www.maplady.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_map_lady/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMapLady1?s=20&t=oTBGeEwfpk21ZxCvhreiXg
You can contact me at: https://www.petacox.com
Podcast Support Defining Boundaries: https://www.patreon.com/PetaCox
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peta-cox
Music by Paul Greene: https://www.instagram.com/greenepaul/
Red Shelf Records/Sounds Delicious Australia: https://www.instagram.com/soundsdeliciousaustralia/
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Work worth doing is a defining boundaries side series exploring the human side of technical industries. Hosted by Peta Cox, founder of WiSE network and Collective. These conversations look at leadership, culture, well-being and the future of our workforce. This series challenges, old norms and invites listeners to push boundaries, lead with purpose and create work that truly matters. I hope you enjoy this side series. Peta.
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Braydon Smith, who is also known to his mates as CharlieB, is a Surveyor by mentoring & experience, who has over 10 years of experience in the industry. He is a Queensland boy, born & bred who loves the outdoors. He is a country boy at heart who enjoys his time away from the city near the ocean or the trees. He is currently working at Vision Surveys completing all types of surveys from details to setouts to FIFO (Fly In, Fly Out) work in the country towns. Braydon began his working life completing an apprenticeship as a fabricator. By chance, he scored a job as a field hand through a family member, not really knowing much about surveying at all. Since then he hasn't looked back. With some great stories from his early years of old survey marks, great surveyors to the snakes, spiders & wild dogs. You'll enjoy this chat with my Mate CB.
You can find Charlie on:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/braydon-smith-a37647b4/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/that_aussie_surveyor/
You can contact me at:
www.petacox.com
Podcast Support Defining Boundaries: https://www.patreon.com/PetaCox
@definingboundaries
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Music by Paul Greene https://www.instagram.com/greenepaul/
Red Shelf Records/Sounds Delicious Australia https://www.instagram.com/soundsdeliciousaustralia/
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Channel: Trent Keenan
Presented by Aleksey Voloshin, PLS
https://mentoringmondays.xyz/
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Stage lll of the Boundary Survey Process: Principles and Practical Examples from NLC's Case Files presented by Dr. Charles A. “Tony” Nettleman, III, PSM, Esq.
https://mentoringmondays.xyz/
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Technician Training Models, Presented by Todd Horton, PE, PLS
https://mentoringmondays.xyz/
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A panel discussion on junior/senior & unwritten rights based on a recent Confluence Daily Quiz.
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Presentation by Jeremy R. Kilber, Esq.
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Channel: Trent Keenan
Presented by Jerry Mahun, PLS
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Channel: Trent Keenan
Presented by Gary Kent, PS
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History & Proper Procedures of Surveying for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway presented by Aaron Leach, PLS
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Avoid Being Precisely Wrong, Vaguely Right, and Other Taboos During Boundary Retracements. Presented by Ronald Nelms, PLS
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Presented by Jerry Mahun, PLS
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The Geoholics LIVE FROM 2026 GEOWEEK!!! - DAY 3!
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Buckle up, Geoholics… this one’s for the builders, the dreamers, and the tech rebels.
This week we sit down with Marc Goldman — part storyteller, part pilot, part GIS evangelist, and 100% believer that location intelligence is the secret sauce behind the future of the built environment.
Marc didn’t follow the “safe” path. He walked away from architecture and engineering school at 21 to start his first AEC-tech company — betting on himself before “startup culture” was even a thing. Thirty years later, after navigating startups, global orgs, and everything in between, he’s still pushing the industry forward… helping architects, engineers, and surveyors finally see how GIS connects all the dots.
And trust us… this isn’t just a “software talk”...this is mindset stuff.
We get into:
Taking big risks early and why failure is the best professor
The real difference between startups and enterprise culture
Bridging the gap between CAD, BIM, and spatial thinking
Where GIS actually delivers value (not just buzzwords)
Digital twins, reality capture, and what’s practical vs hype
Leading teams through change without losing your people
Inspiring early-career pros to find their lane in AEC tech
And what’s next… AI, interoperability, and the data-driven future of our industry
Marc’s passion is contagious — especially when he talks about helping the next generation “take flight” (literally and figuratively). His analogies from flying airplanes to flying careers hit home in true Geoholics fashion.
If you’ve ever wondered how survey, GIS, BIM, and reality capture finally come together into one ecosystem, this episode connects the dots.
Big energy. Big perspective. Big future.
So whether you’re in the field, the office, or cruising at 30,000 feet...hit play and let’s map it out.
As always — Add value. Make friends. TITS OUT & CHIN UP!
Music by Pink Floyd!
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The Geoholics LIVE!! Episode 278 -Join us for an engaging live conversation with Shelby Sharpe, an instructional designer and educational researcher focused on geospatial education, technology-enhanced learning, and expanding access to surveying and geomatics knowledge. Shelby’s work bridges academia, workforce development, and real-world field experience — helping shape the next generation of geospatial professionals
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The Geoholics LIVE FROM 2026 GEOWEEK!!! - DAY 2
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This week on The Geoholics, we fire up the mics, and dive head-first into something bigger than business, bigger than titles… bigger than ego.
Legacy.
Our guest, Mikel Bowman — President of Bowman Legacies, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of Lead From the Middle — joins us to talk about the difference between being remembered… and actually making a difference.
Spoiler alert:
-Legends get applause.
-Legacies change lives.
Mikel doesn’t preach leadership from a boardroom. He talks about getting in the dirt with your people — job sites, shop floors, and real-world pressure where culture either shows up… or falls apart. From near-miss moments on projects to coaching CEOs and first-timers alike, he shares why servant leadership, mindset shifts, and culture-first thinking are the real levers that save teams (and sometimes lives).
We unpack:
Why culture beats process every time
The biggest leadership blind spots managers don’t want to admit
What separates managers from leaders from legacy builders
How one tough question can silence a room — and spark real change
And why leadership starts in the messy middle, not the corner office
This episode hits home for anyone leading crews, projects, families, or companies — especially those of us in survey, geospatial, and construction who know leadership isn’t theory… it’s boots-on-the-ground reality.
If you’ve ever thought:
“There’s got to be a better way to lead…”
This one’s for you.
Because at the end of the day…It’s not about building your résumé...It’s about building people...And building something that outlives you!
Music by Metallica!!
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GIS is a must-have skill for today’s archaeologists. Full convo on The Geoholics 🎙️
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The Geoholics LIVE Episode 274 - Gordo Perry, PLS with HNTB
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Source:
https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-23ywt-1a35aea
This week the Geoholics crew sits down with Rob Cammack — entrepreneur, builder, and CEO/Founder of SmartDrone — a guy who’s basically been innovating since most of us were trading baseball cards. From launching businesses as a kid to founding and selling multiple companies, Rob brings that rare mix of grit, vision, and “there’s gotta be a better way” thinking that our industry desperately needs.
We dive headfirst into the origin story behind Magellan, the first “No Drone Expert Required” LiDAR drone — and why it’s flipping the script on how survey firms adopt technology. No six-figure science projects. No “drone guy risk.” Just practical robotics that turn everyday crews into productivity machines.
But this episode isn’t just about hardware — it’s about mindset.
Rob talks:
-Building companies (and selling them) without losing your soul
-Removing friction so surveyors can focus on surveying
-Why LiDAR is the great unlock for mapping pros stuck in camera-only workflows
-How robotics can upgrade people, not replace them
-What “world-class talent” really looks like in a tech-driven survey company
-And where the surveying industry is headed in the next 5–10 years
It’s equal parts leadership, innovation, and straight-up field practicality — the kind of conversation that makes you rethink how your team operates Monday morning.
If you care about LiDAR, drones, scaling your survey operations, or building a future-proof business…this one’s a must-listen.
Because sometimes innovation isn’t about flying higher…it’s about making it simple enough that everyone can fly.
Music by The Killers!
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The Geoholics LIVE FROM 2026 GEOWEEK!!! - DAY 3!
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The Geoholics LIVE FROM 2026 GEOWEEK!!! - DAY 2
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Gavin talks about transitioning to online programs amidst the COVID-19 event with guest Corryn Greenawalt, Surveying Program Director at Flathead Valley Community College (https://www.fvcc.edu/programs/natural-sciences-mathematics-engineering-surveying/surveying).
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How a surveyor started his solo surveying business 20 years ago, diversified services to weather several economic downturns, and grew to one of the largest multi-discipline surveying firms in the UK. With our guest James Cooper, MRICS MCInstCES MCIHT FRGS, CEO of Survey Solutions (UK)
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xyHt's Gavin Schrock interviews Amanda Allred, a distinguished surveyor with the Corps of Engineers – and the incoming VP for the NSPS.
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Gavin and Joseph answer reader questions with geospatial figure Dr. Joseph Kerski–distinguished geographer, author, and educator.
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Keeping an eye on the structural components of a 189-foot historic chimney has traditionally meant building scaffolding and sending people to precarious heights – a time-consuming, costly, and dangerous endeavor. Doug Reed of Meridian Associates talks about how a small drone equipped with a high-resolution camera quickly collected hundreds of images to provide a comprehensive assessment of the structure.
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Neil interviews Lewis Graham, president and CTO of GeoCue. Lewis advises on transitioning to new technologies, including when surveyors resist relaxing accuracy.
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Joe Paiva discusses trends in distance learning for surveying and geospatial professionals. geo-learn.com - [email protected]
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Fab n' Dave, Aussie surveying and remote sensing whiz kids with Aeromterex talk their work on projects ranging from individual sites to entire 3D cities using methods they have developed for producing seamless aerial+terrestrial 3D meshes. With guests Fabrice Marre and David Byrne.
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Amr’s novel use of BIM—often meshed for the first time ever with technologies such as drone mapping, virtual reality, mixed reality, laser scanning and more—helped make him the first U.S. citizen to receive this honor.
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Frank Relou, European Business Development Manager at Sea Machines, talks about his company’s new autonomous technology for marine vehicles and its impact on surveying and mapping ocean waters.
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