Eric Colburn, PLS

Tag: Plan

  • Professional Land Surveyor Vlog 003 – ACSM and NSPS, What Is Going On?

    Professional Land Surveyor Vlog 003 – ACSM and NSPS, What Is Going On?

    PLS Vlog 003 – ACSM and NSPS, What Is Going On? Professional Land Surveyor Vlog discusses the proposed merger of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) with the National Society of Professional Land Surveyors. There’s a dearth of information on exactly why ACSM is now in the place it is in. And, in…

  • 3 Tips For Managing Land Surveying Workloads as an Independent Solo Surveyor

    Last June I wrote 5 Tips For Working as an Independent Solo Surveyor where I shared a few tips I’ve learned about what works best working as an Independent Solo Surveyor. When considering working as an Independent Solo Surveyor and getting up and running with your robotic land surveying equipment, as an example,  it’s very easy to focus too much…

  • Is Your Professional Land Surveying Company Prepared for Disaster?

    For the past four days I, along with many others along the eastern seaboard, have been dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, and it’s been an eye-opening experience to say the least. First, let me say, that while I’ve been without power for over four days now (and may be out for up to…

  • ASPRS Encourages Adoption of the National Land Imaging Program

    ASPRS Encourages Adoption of the National Land Imaging Program ASPRS is working actively to support establishment of the National Land Imaging Program (NLIP), a long-range operational moderate resolution imaging program.  For the past several years, ASPRS has strongly supported the NLIP strategy through continuing communication with the Administration and Congress, and fully endorses its immediate…

  • Phil Staub of Garmin Explains the Threat to GPS from the LightSquared Broadband Plan

    Phil Staub of Garmin explains the threat to GPS from the LightSquared broadband plan. Recorded at AirVenture 2011. This is a good video explaining, in general terms, what the situation is with the GPS vs. LightSquared issue. Watch the Threat to GPS Video

  • 5 Tips for Successful Independent Solo Surveyor Workload Strategies

    In today’s Premium Member post I’d like to discuss effective strategies for effectively mastering your workload. Three years ago this month I transformed my professional land surveyor practice from your typical land surveying company with multiple crews and back-office personnel to that of being a solo surveyor. Here’s what I’ve learned regarding workload strategies.

  • Professional Land Surveyor News-Carlson Software’s 2011 Office Product Release

    Professional Land Surveyor News-Carlson Software’s 2011 Office Product Release Hundreds of Improvements to Speed Work and Increase AccuracyHighlight Carlson Software’s 2011 Office Product Release MAYSVILLE, Ky., U.S.A. (September 30, 2010) — Carlson Software, a leading producer of software for land development professionals in the surveying, civil engineering, construction and mining industries, has released its 2011…

  • 5 Tips For Marketing Your Land Surveying Company Using Videos

    5 Tips For Marketing Your Land Surveying Company Using Videos

    In this Premium Membership post we’ll discuss, as the title says, 5 Tips For Marketing Your Land Surveying Company Using Videos. I think using videos is a fantastic way for you to connect with your existing customers. At the same time you’ll be throwing open the doors for new customers to easily learn about whom…

  • 5 Saturday Tips for a More Productive Next Week

    Here are a few tips to help you succeed in having a more productive next week. Question: Why Saturday? Answer: Why not? No seriously now; because the best way to execute success is to plan for success. The day really isn’t important, so let’s call it “End of the Week” Tips for a More Productive…

  • Professional Land Surveyor Marketing-What Are Your Customers Buying Motives

    What Are Your Customers Buying Motives Have you ever thought about your customer’s buying motives? If you’re working on marketing land surveying services, either for an ongoing concern or for a new business you’re planning on starting, then this is a key question to ask yourself. More important, is to know the answer! To answer…