2021 April

In the April 2021 issue of POB, we put a spotlight on the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Ranger School and the benefits it offers to land surveying and geospatial students.

SURVEYING 101

The SUNY-ESF Ranger School Offers Land Surveying Education at Its Finest

Rich history and a rigorous curriculum await geospatial and land surveying students at the SUNY-ESF Ranger School in Wanakena, New York.

Stacey Winconek

April 21, 2021

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The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) Ranger School is a top choice for anyone looking to amplify their land surveying field skills.

SURVEYING BY STATE

Diverse Land Surveying Opportunities in Ohio Keep Things Interesting

Members from the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio discuss the land surveying lifestyle, the varied job options in Ohio and recruiting the next generation of land surveying professionals.

Stacey Winconek

May 17, 2021

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What it’s like to be a land surveyor in the state of Ohio.

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TOUCHLESS TECH

Cromwell Architects Engineers, Inc. Completes Hospital Expansion Laser Imaging

UAMS hired design firm Cromwell Architects Engineers, Inc. to undertake an expansion project at the Winthrop J. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.

Christopher Dollard

April 21, 2021

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A hospital expansion project relies on the use of a handheld imaging laser to complete the project while maintaining social distancing.

POV

Lessons Land Surveyors Should Know

Ten rules for success in the field.

Emell Derra Adolphus

May 14, 2021

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A running list of lessons land surveyors can only learn in the field.

SURVEYOR’S FOOTSTEPS

Five Interesting People in Land Surveying

According to Eric B. Gladhill, P.L.S.

Eric B. Gladhill

May 11, 2021

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Columnist Eric B. Gladhill on the people he’s liked and loved in the land surveying profession.

Policy Points

Landslide Law Creates New Surveying and Mapping Opportunities

Prior to departing the White House on Jan. 20, then-President Donald Trump signed into law legislation that creates new business opportunities for land surveyors, as well as valuable public domain data for use by surveyors on projects.

John M. Palatiello

May 14, 2021

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Why land surveying needs H.R. 8810, the National Landslide Preparedness Act.

KNOWLEDGEPOINT

How I Passed the Fundamentals of Surveying Exam

Caleb McCanlies is now a land surveyor in training and ready for the next stages of his career.

Emell Derra Adolphus

April 20, 2021

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Tips on passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam to become a surveyor in training.

Astrolabe Engineering survey team using a SP60 GNSS receiver

LAST POINT

SP60 GNSS Receive Creates A Long-Distance Connection

A two-person Astrolabe Engineering survey team using a single SP60 GNSS receiver recently completed the entire land and sea route for the world’s longest and deepest alternating current (AC) cable.

May 18, 2021

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SP60 GNSS receiver was used to complete the entire land and sea route for the world’s longest and deepest alternating current (AC) cable.