Category: Members
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History of Military Surveying Video-Part 4
This Youtube video was presented at Surveyors Rendezvous 2010, Surveyors Historical Society. Watch Part 4 of the History of Military Surveying Video
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Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Dumb Ways to Die PSA Video
A wee bit of Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity with a unique PSA video, Dumb Ways to Die, for your watching pleasure. Why, you ask? Just because it’s funny…
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Topcon and Autodesk Announce Collaboration to Improve Interoperability
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., and Autodesk, Inc., announced they have signed a letter of intent under which both companies will collaborate to allow products within Autodesk’s leading design and construction software portfolio for Building Information Modeling (BIM) to more efficiently interact with Topcon’s on-site field positioning hardware. Topcon is a global leader in precision positioning…
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National Geodetic Survey Updates “Bluebooking” Process for GPS Projects
NGS updates “Bluebooking” process for GPS projects. Breaking news from the NOAA National Geodetic Survey (NGS) about GPS projects “Bluebooking” process:
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Autodesk University 2012: What if? -Carl Bass on new Products and Services from Autodesk Video
Autodesk University 2012: What if? -Carl Bass on new Products and Services from Autodesk Video “During AU Virtual 2012 General Session broadcasting , Carl Bass showcased projects and services that will be available in the next year. Carl explained the Autodesk position regarding the cloud technology, integrate in the Autodesk product portfolio.” Professional Land Surveyor…
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NAR: Existing-Home Sales Rise in October with Ongoing Price and Equity Gains
WASHINGTON (November 19, 2012) – Sales of existing homes increased in October, even with some regional impact from Hurricane Sandy, while home prices continued to rise due to lower levels of inventory supply, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Total existing-home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops,…
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Topcon Releases ScanMaster CAD Link for GLS-1500
Topcon Releases ScanMaster CAD Link for GLS-1500 LIVERMORE, Calif. – November 27, 2012 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces the release of ScanMaster CAD Link which provides users with an interactive link between ScanMaster and AutoCAD® software and enables efficient feature extraction and drawing of objects. CAD Link is an optional extension for ScanMaster software…
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Google Maps Coordinate Workforce Management Tool
Google Maps Coordinate Helps The Right People Get The Right Jobs Done Faster! The above statement, taken from the below Youtube video’s description, highlights the potential of Google Maps Coordinate. I’ve investigated many work process, job management and scheduling software products, but by integrating location and real-time mapping into project management and scheduling, Google Maps…
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Autodesk University 2012: Virtual Interface Video
If you are unable to attend Autodesk University 2012, checkout Autodesk University 2012: Virtual Autodesk University 2012: Virtual Interface Video
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Merrick & Company Wins First Place in the Leica Geosystems Civil/Survey Category of the “High Definition Surveying (HDS) Plan” Contest
SURVEY TEAM RECEIVES 1ST PLACE COLORADO – Merrick & Company won first place in the civil/survey category of the “High Definition Surveying (HDS) Plan” contest, hosted by Leica Geosystems. The annual event is part of a worldwide conference, Hexagon 2012. The awards program allows Leica HDS/laser scanning users to submit posters with laser scanning deliverables in…
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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup November 25, 2012
Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup: History of Military Surveying Video-Part 3 AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 Default Template File Name for QNEW AGF Surveyor What Do You Love To Do Video Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup November 18, 2012 History of Military Surveying Video-Part 2 Michigan DNR land surveyor locates rare, 162-year-old piece of land-mapping history…
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History of Military Surveying Video-Part 3
This Youtube video was presented at Surveyors Rendezvous 2010, Surveyors Historical Society. Watch Part 3 of the History of Military Surveying Video Watch the other Military Surveying Videos History of Military Surveying Video-Part 1 History of Military Surveying Video-Part 2
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AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 Default Template File Name for QNEW
EMERGENCY AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D 911, HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? In this AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 series article is available to all site members beginning at the Associate Member level. Some names have been changed to protect the inquisitive. Submit your AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 request using the form at the end of this article. AutoCAD Civil 3D 911:…
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AGF Surveyor What Do You Love To Do Video
I was thinking about this video today, and I don’t know why? But, it’s a truly funny land surveying video and even though I posted this a few years ago, I thought I’d post it again for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy! Watch the AGF Surveyor What Do You Love To Do Video
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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup November 18, 2012
Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup: Professional Land Surveyor Archive – Last 3 weeks: Updates Around The Interwebs: The Autocad Civil 3D Daily AutoCAD Civil 3D Drape Images Over A Surface Autodesk earnings slide 60% on charges Want to Design and Print a Robot? Autodesk’s Newest App Is for You AutoCAD Civil 3D Videos Geomatics Today The…
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History of Military Surveying Video-Part 2
This Youtube video was presented at Surveyors Rendezvous 2010, Surveyors Historical Society. Watch Part 2 of the History of Military Surveying Video Watch the other Military Surveying Videos History of Military Surveying Video-Part 1 History of Military Surveying Video-Part 3
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Michigan DNR land surveyor locates rare, 162-year-old piece of land-mapping history in Montmorency County
DNR land surveyor locates rare, 162-year-old piece of land-mapping history in Montmorency County Nov. 14, 2012 Department of Natural Resources professional land surveyor Matt Dontz used a pair of waders, GPS coordinates, notes from 1850 and a lot of resourcefulness in a recent discovery that he said will undoubtedly be the highlight of his career.…
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USGS Photos Reveal Severity of Hurricane Sandy’s Coastal Impacts
Photos Reveal Severity of Hurricane Sandy’s Coastal Impacts ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The USGS has released a series of aerial photographs showing before-and-after images of Hurricane Sandy’s impacts on the Atlantic Coast. The photos, part of a USGS assessment of coastal change from as far south as the Outer Banks of North Carolina to as far north…
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History of Military Surveying Video-Part 1
With yesterday being the observance of Veterans Day, and many taking a holiday day today, here’s the first of a video series about the history of military surveying. This Youtube video was presented at Surveyors Rendezvous 2010, Surveyors Historical Society. Watch Part 1 of the History of Military Surveying Video
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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup November 11, 2012
Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup: MicroSurvey Announces MicroSurvey Layout and MicroSurvey Point Prep Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup November 4, 2012 Drombeg Stone Circle Laser Scanning Video Seeing the World in a Different Way Through Digital Maps Video Land Surveyor Attacked by Bear Video from Animal Planet Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup October 28, 2012…