Eric Colburn, PLS

Tag: Productivity

  • Measuring Up and Moving Forward

    Did you do enough? Did you do the right things? At the right time? And, what and when will you do what needs to be done moving forward? Goals are funny; don’t have any and you may not move your career or company forward…but having goals for goals sake, without them being prioritized, planned for…

  • SmartNet North America Releases New Tools for Improved GNSS Productivity

    NORCROSS, GA, – SmartNet North America (www.smartnetna.com), the high-precision, high-availability network RTK correction service, has released a number of new tools to improve GNSS productivity and support, including additional support tools, online Rover Error Logs, and a RINEX Project Tool. With the launch of the new SmartNet Portal last year, SmartNet added a completely new…

  • Leica iCON Introduces New ‘Roading’ Application and Major Productivity Gains with Updated iCONstruct v1.5 Field Software

    Leica iCON Introduces New ‘Roading’ Application and Major Productivity Gains with Updated iCONstruct v1.5 Field Software

    Leica iCON Introduces New ‘Roading’ Application and Major Productivity Gains with Updated iCONstruct v1.5 Field Software Leica Geosystems has released a new, enhanced version of the iCONstruct field software for its pioneering Leica iCON portfolio of tailor-made positioning and measuring solutions for construction professionals. iCONstruct field v1.5 significantly improves and further optimizes construction workflow efficiency…

  • Motivational Monday: Focused Organization of Boundary Surveying Monuments

    In this week’s Motivational Monday episode, I discuss using a more focused, and list based organization, of the boundary monuments called-for, found or not found. Watch the Motivational Monday Video: Focused Organization of Boundary Surveying Monuments

  • Motivational Monday: Don’t Forget To Have Fun! Bonus Video

    Motivational Monday: Don’t Forget To Have Fun! Bonus Video

    Here’s the bonus video for Associate & Premium Members, which builds on the last video: Motivational Monday: Don’t Forget To Have Fun! You can watch the Motivational Monday video in that post. In this week’s Motivational Monday episode, I move away from the nose-to-the-grindstone topics of late, and discuss how we need to make sure we’re having some…

  • Motivational Monday: Don’t Forget To Have Fun!

    Motivational Monday: Don’t Forget To Have Fun!

    In this week’s Motivational Monday episode, I move away from the nose-to-the-grindstone topics of late, and discuss how we need to make sure we’re having some fun, too! Really, what are we accomplishing with greater productivity and profitability if those endeavors do not improve our lives? Watch the Motivational Monday Video: Don’t Forget To Have Fun!

  • Trimble Survey Software Improves Productivity for the Office and Field

    Trimble Survey Software Improves Productivity for the Office and Field

    Trimble’s Survey Software Improves Productivity for the Office and Field Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today new versions of its office and field surveying software—Trimble® Business Center Software version 2.70 and Trimble Access™ software version 2012.10. The software is part of Trimble’s portfolio of Connected Site® survey solutions. The new software enhancements allow surveyors to collect, share…

  • Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup October 2, 2011

    Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup October 2, 2011

    Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup: Professional Land Surveyor Source Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-02 Trimble’s Portfolio of Survey Solutions Allows Surveyors to Collect, Share and Deliver Data Faster to Improve Productivity Optech Announces New Airborne Laser Terrain Mappers (ALTM) Models: Orion M/C 300 Spectra Precision Introduces New ProMark 800 GNSS Receiver and Survey Pro 5.0…

  • Trimble’s Portfolio of Survey Solutions Allows Surveyors to Collect, Share and Deliver Data Faster to Improve Productivity

    Trimble’s Portfolio of Survey Solutions Allows Surveyors to Collect, Share and Deliver Data Faster to Improve Productivity

    Trimble’s Portfolio of Survey Solutions Allows Surveyors to Collect, Share and Deliver Data Faster to Improve Productivity NUREMBERG, Germany, Sept. 27, 2011—Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today introduced additions to its portfolio of Connected Site™ survey solutions for the field and office. The new and enhanced tools allow surveyors to collect, share and deliver data faster to improve…

  • 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…

  • 5 Tips For Working as an Independent Solo Surveyor

    I’ve now been working as an independent solo surveyor for a few years, and I can’t imagine going back. In large part, this is  because of financial issues involving: hard economic realities, reduced overhead, greater efficiencies, and greater professional freedom. What does Independent Solo Surveyor mean to you? For me, independent solo surveying involves using specific…

  • GstarCAD V2011 Released for Faster Operation and Better Design

    Beijing, China, February 14, 2011 – GstarCAD, a leading provider of 2D/3D CAD software and a recent WIPO Award winner, has announced the release of GstarCAD 2011 version. The powerful yet intuitive computer-aided design solution has been improved to provide compatibility with Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and AutoCAD and ensure increased productivity for its…

  • Spectra Precision Introduces Next Generation Survey Data Collector Solutions

    Westminster, Colo., Jan. 19, 2011 — Spectra Precision introduced today additions to its line of outdoor rugged data collectors—the next generation Ranger™ 3 data collector series and the Nomad® 900 series. These new advanced solutions are designed to operate with Spectra Precision Survey Pro™ field software to optimize mainstream surveying operations. Spectra Precision Ranger 3…

  • Trimble’s Next Generation TSC3 Handheld Controller Allows Surveyors to Collect, Share and Deliver Data for Improved Productivity

    SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 19, 2011 — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today its next generation field device—the Trimble® TSC3 controller. As part of Trimble’s portfolio of Connected Site™ survey solutions, the new controller allows surveyors and geospatial professionals to collect, share and deliver data for improved accuracy, efficiency and productivity between the field and office. Optimized for…

  • Professional Land Surveyor 2010 Wrapup and 2011 Outlook

    2010 Wrapup I started to write this article as an article about the top trends for 2010 in the land surveying and design world. After approximately 2-seconds, this is what I came up with: The Economy. The Economy. The Economy. It’s the Economy, Stupid…. It really was the overriding, all encompassing and number one (through…

  • Professional Land Surveyor News-Topcon Introduces QS Robotic Total Station Series

    Professional Land Surveyor News-Topcon Introduces QS Robotic Total Station Series LIVERMORE, Calif. – November 8, 2010 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) introduces its new generation of robotic total stations, the QS Series (Quick Station). The QS Series – featuring the X-TRAC 8 prism tracking technology – is designed to “provide unprecedented power and speed to…

  • 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…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks: How To Setup and Use Surface Styles To Edit Surfaces Efficiently

    In today’s AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks I will show you How To Setup and Use Surface Styles To Edit Surfaces Efficiently. This technique increases your CAD drafting and AutoCAD Civil 3D Surface creation and editing productivity by employing proper template setup and reducing switching between Toolspace Tabs and drilling down through what…

  • Professional Land Surveyor Survey-Post Great Recession-Are Jobs Going to Come Back?

    In this week’s PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR SURVEY I’m asking the question: Post Great Recession-Are Jobs Going to Come Back? I’ve been thinking lately about what the jobs situation in the land surveying industry will look like as as a full recovery takes hold and the Great Recession, hopefully, comes to an end. Lately I’ve heard several…

  • Special Reduced Price 20% OFF Traverse Control Sheet Professional Land Surveyor Productivity Tool

    For the next week I’m offering a Special Reduced Price 20% OFF the regular price if you purchase the Traverse Control Sheet before the end of the day, Midnight, Friday, May 21, 2010! You can also learn more about this professional land surveyor productivity tool digital download at this link: Get My Traverse Control Sheet…