PDH Appoints Nader Qaimari as CEO
Seasoned education leader takes helm at PDH Academy Pewaukee, WI – January 5, 2022 — PDH Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Nader Qaimari as CEO to lead PDH through its…
Building Information Modeling: A Guide for Architects and Engineers
What is Building Information Modeling, or BIM? You likely hear a lot about building information modeling — or BIM — and may wonder exactly what it is. While many have…
How Do Architects and Engineers Use BIM to Mitigate Construction Risk?
Every job comes with risks and responsibilities, but the ones involved in creating a building are higher-stakes than in many other industries. Construction risks include any type of loss, but…
5 Must-See TED Talks for Architects
TED Talks are a favorite in classrooms around the world. They’re informative, they’re entertaining, and at approximately 18 minutes each, they don’t take up a lot of time. Although there…
Illustrations and Coordinates in Land Surveys
A land survey encompasses not just a description of the plat in question, but oftentimes a map as well. If you are resurveying the land at the time of transfer,…
What You Need to Know About Metes and Bounds Surveys
Metes and bounds is a method of surveying land that is centuries old. It was the principle way to measure land before the Land Act of 1785, so much of…
What is the Public Land Survey System?
The Public Land Survey System is a method surveyors use to describe land parcels. Often abbreviated PLSS, this system was first used in the 1700s when the United States first…
Specifications for Descriptions of Land
The main job of a land surveyor is to accurately and completely describe a piece of land and designate its boundaries. What is the best way to accomplish this? It…
What are Some of the Important Qualities Found in a Land Surveyor?
Matching your career choice to your personality and individual style can be challenging. You may love or hate certain aspects of your job — in fact, everyone almost assuredly will…
Expand Your Land Surveying Knowledge With Online Classes
Land surveying has changed drastically over the last 50 years. The tools to do the job have changed, and thus the learning curve has as well. Land surveyors should only…