Eric Colburn, PLS

Tag: Tools

Commercial Drones Webinar: Proposed Rules, Tools and Business Opportunities

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT) Cost: Free To Register: CLICK HERE Please join us for this complimentary commercial drones webinar. With the recent announcement by the FAA of proposed rules for commercial drones, UAS or UAV, learn about the proposed rules, the tools and business opportunities using this new and…

March 2, 2015
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…

November 6, 2013
Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup March 4, 2012

Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup: What Is The Major Challenge Facing Professional Land Surveyors Today? 3 Tools to Get Your Professional Land Surveying Business Paid Faster AutoCAD Civil 3D How To Insert Geo-Referenced Images Video New Leica Digicat 600i and 650i For Safe and Fast Location of Underground Services Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup February…

March 4, 2012
3 Tools to Get Your Professional Land Surveying Business Paid Faster

Is Your Professional Land Surveying Business Having Troubles Getting Paid? In business, cash is king. Sure, it’s good to have a sizable and reliable accounts receivable balance, but it’s more important to convert those payment promises (hopefully) into real money in your business checking account. One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is…

March 3, 2012
NGS Developing GIS Tools and Datasets for Display and Analysis of Survey Data

NGS Developing GIS Tools and Datasets for Display and Analysis of Survey Data NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is in the process of developing new Geographic Information System (GIS) software tools for display and analysis of NGS survey data.

January 25, 2012
The Topcon Group Announces Magnet Cloud-Based Software for Real-Time Collaboration

The Topcon Group announces Magnet cloud-based software for real-time collaboration LIVERMORE, Calif. –Thursday, October 13, 2011 The Topcon Group announces a unique cloud-based enterprise solution and cloud-enabled family of software applications – Magnet™ – for all precise positioning projects. The new software solution makes it possible for real-time collaboration between project manager, field crews, office…

October 16, 2011
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…

September 15, 2011
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…

June 13, 2011
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…

November 9, 2010
Tools I’m Using To Be Productive and Profitable

Tools I’m Using To Be Productive and Profitable In the past I’ve written about some of the tools I’m using to keep productive and sane. First, I’d like to say that I’m always willing to try new technologies and techniques, but I’ve become very wary over the years of turning my world around just to…

October 1, 2010
Eagle Point Software Corporation to Offer Compatible Solutions to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 Software

DUBUQUE, Iowa, April 20, 2010 – Eagle Point Software Corporation today announced it will offer compatible solutions to Autodesk’s AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 software for the building design, infrastructure, and construction industries. “We are excited to be able to quickly support the AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 release in our portfolio of add-on products that include Pinnacle…

April 21, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor Audio Update for March 25, 2010

Listen to today’s Professional Land Surveyor Audio Update for March 25, 2010. Discussed in this broadcast is today’s Professional Land Surveyor News: AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 Unveiled By Autodesk and details on getting my brand new Traverse Control Sheet, the first productivity tool in my new Professional Land Surveyor Tools series. You can learn more about my…

March 25, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News: Blue Marble will exhibit at Oceanology International 2010

Blue Marble will exhibit at Oceanology International 2010 Gardiner, Maine – February 26, 2010 – Blue Marble Geographics (bluemarblegeo.com) will be exhibiting at the Oceanology International 2010 conference in London March 9th to the 11th. Come visit booth A245 and see how Blue Marble coordinate transformation and geospatial translation tools can benefit your company with…

February 28, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News: Bentley Delivers New 3D City GIS Information Modeling Software to Enhance Design and Operation of Intelligent Cities

18 February 2010 Leveraging Its Leadership in Information Modeling, Bentley Advances GIS for 3D Cities by Releasing V8i (SELECTseries 1) Versions of Bentley Map, Bentley Descartes, Bentley Geospatial Server, and Bentley Geo Web Publisher EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for the infrastructure that sustains our…

February 22, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News-Trimble Introduces New Additions to its Optical Total Station Portfolio

Trimble Introduces New Additions to its Optical Total Station Portfolio SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2010 — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today a wide range of new additions to its innovative portfolio of optical survey systems, giving surveyors a comprehensive selection of solutions for surveying and engineering applications. “Surveying firms require flexible and integrated solutions to stay…

January 12, 2010
5 Nice Features of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Parcels

5 Nice Features of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Parcels I was recently working on converting an older AutoCAD drawing to an AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 drawing in order to modify a parcel and add a few new parcels to it. Also recently, I’ve been writing a soon to be released article about whether or not…

January 8, 2010
Cold Steel Machetes Youtube Video and Supplies

Kukri Machete, PVC Handle (97KMS) Category: Miscellaneous Knives Cold Steel Knives – Rubber Training Peace Keeper

March 20, 2009