8 of America’s Most Famous Land Surveyors
When you look back on famous land surveyors over the years, you might initially be at a loss. There are actually more famous land surveyors in history than you might…
Should You Start Your Own Land Survey Business or Work for Someone Else?
Some people prefer the security and steady work of being employed by an established land survey company. Some want the freedom to call their own shots and operate a business…
Women in Land Surveying: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
Land surveying isn’t exactly a new industry, but it is a new age where women are making their mark. As long as there has been property to divide, people, specifically…
The Short Cut Method Still Affects Nebraska Land Surveys Today
Land surveying hasn’t always been as precise as it is now. In fact, many original GLO monuments in Nebraska and throughout the Midwest are understood to be flawed, but they’re…
4 Ways Land Surveyors Go Beyond the Call of Duty
Land surveying is a rather solitary and focused job. However, the information gleaned from a survey puts professionals in a unique position to help resolve boundary disputes, legal questions, and…
Cities and Drones: What the New Report Means for Land Surveyors
The National League of Cities (NLC) “Cities and Drones” municipal report helps clarify the FAA’s new rules about drone operation. It also acts as a baseline for developing city ordinances…
Land Surveyor Industry Trends to Watch
As land surveying forges ahead into the future, it’s wise to stop and consider what some of the industry trends really mean. Did you ever imagine that you’d fly in…
Thought Leader Series: 5 Tips to Help Your Land Surveying Business Make it Past its First Birthday
Elinor Stutz, CEO of Smooth Sale, speaks and consults worldwide, and is the author of two books: the international bestselling book, “Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That…
Expert Interview Series: Bill Rushing About the Latest Tools and Equipment for Surveyors
While things like global positioning systems (GPS) and computerized geographic information systems (GIS) have revolutionized surveying, the basic principles of surveying remain the same: accurate measurement of a point and…