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 began expanding west of the 13 colonies. In fact, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, the PLSS was developed by Thomas Jefferson. A system was…
DetailsThe 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 can vary, based on the type of land you are surveying. PDH Academy offers a course for land surveyors that teaches some of the most…
DetailsMatching 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 — but the key is finding the position with the closest match. Anyone with designs on becoming a land surveyor probably loves the outdoors. However,…
DetailsLand 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 expect more of the same in the future, as technology will continue to lead to even more advances. The old days of measuring with chains…
DetailsSo 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, mapping highway alignments, marking boundaries between private and public property, and doing other official business on behalf of the city or town. Other government agencies…
DetailsIf 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 benefit: the ability to work outside at a high-level job that isn’t labor-intensive. After all, not everyone enjoys being cooped up in an office all…
DetailsAchieving 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 project. One significant variation is regarding multi-building campuses. Single vs. Multi-Use There are pros and cons to applying for LEED certification for a group of…
DetailsWhen 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 can you do to get LEED certification for a building that was already constructed without these environmentally friendly concepts in mind? First, you need to…
DetailsMany 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 to cut corners to save money, even if it means compromising safety. Securing a LEED certificate is like getting confirmation of good construction behavior. Although…
DetailsAs 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 well of natural resources. We had all the water we could drink, all the trees we needed for lumber and all the fossil fuels we…
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