Who Might You Work For as a Land Surveyor?
So you want to be a land surveyor. But maybe you wonder who, besides the government, you could work for in this capacity. We often see surveyors on the streets,…
What are Career Options in the Surveying Field?
If you have considered entering the field of land surveying, you may wonder exactly what the job entails. Many people are drawn to this career because it offers a much-sought-after…
How to Apply LEED to Multi-Building Campuses
Achieving LEED certification is an important goal for many property owners and developers. It’s not easy, and many rules are involved that can vary along with the specifications of the…
What You Need to Know About LEED for Existing Buildings
When you design a building based on LEED principals, you’re starting from scratch, so you’re able to include all the specifics to ensure certification. But what about existing buildings? What…
Applying LEED Principles to New Construction Buildings
Many developers today are interested in constructing LEED-certified buildings. Green buildings get good PR — always welcome in the development field. Too often developers are seen as greedy or willing…
The Benefits of Pursuing LEED Certification as an Architect
As an architect, you are likely familiar with LEED building practices and may even be thinking about becoming LEED certified. For so many years, the earth seemed like a bottomless…
Brush Up on GPS Tech Knowledge with Online Courses
The field of surveying is continuously changing. Technological advances make this profession a moving target. But you can stay on top of your game with PDH online courses. One of…
3 Reasons Land Surveyors Love 3D Laser Scanning
The invention of 3-D laser scanning has been an important milestone in the field of land surveying. This technology uses a laser light beam to scan an area — land,…
Quick Guide to Land Mapping Drones for Surveyors
Surveying technology has greatly advanced in the last 20 years, and one of the most convenient recent inventions is land-mapping drones. These tiny marvels can do the work of one…
The Changing Landscape of Surveying Technology
Land surveying has been around for thousands of years — as long as land has been bought, sold, claimed or otherwise fought over. Surveyors once did their jobs using the…