Category Archives: Surveying
Great Time to be a Surveyor
In collecting thoughts and observations for this article about the future of surveying, many of my colleagues and contemporaries offered words of condolences and sadness for the profession. It is often shared with me that we are a dying line of work because technology is allowing those without education or experience to do what we...
The Challenger
While relatively new to the North American market, there are few in surveying who have not heard of this rising software and hardware provider. However, we often hear "Who is Stonex?" Let's find out…
The Enduring Technology of Digital Levels Part Two
We continue our look at the foundational technology and design of precision levels for surveying with an examination of the evolution of the Digital Nivellier.
Taking care of Business
Kompass offers business a management solution built by surveyors
NOAA’s New Geodetic Datum
Replacing NAD 83 and NAVD 88 have been in the works for a long time; now the change is getting near
The Enduring Technology of Digital Levels – Part One
For nearly three decades, the foundational technology and design of precision levels for surveying has not changed much. It has not had to. Sometimes, when something is done right the best course is to stick with it.