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Member Introductions

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News & Announcements

Important news and announcements regarding RPLS.com can be found here.

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Land Surveying & related topics

Strictly Surveying (76 viewing)

Discussions pertaining to general topics of Land Surveying. This is the default forum for surveying discussions, but please use more specific forums when appropriate.

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Software, CAD & Mapping (7 viewing)

Discussions about cartography and mapping as they pertain to surveying, as well as software used for coordinate geometry (COGO), field-to-finish (F2F), Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and Least Squares.

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GNSS & Geodesy (9 viewing)

Discussions pertaining to Geodesy and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) including (but not limited to) GPS (United States), GLONASS (Russia), BeiDou (China) and Galileo (European Union).

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3D Laser Scanning & BIM

Discussions surrounding 3D laser scanning, building information modeling (BIM), point clouds, and related topics.

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Photogrammetry, LiDAR & UAS (1 viewing)

Discussions regarding aerial photogrammetry, LiDAR, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), a.k.a. drones.

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Business, Finance & Legal (2 viewing)

Discussions about business practices, financial issues and the legal aspects of Land Surveying. Topics might also include court cases, bookkeeping, business formation, easement or right-of-way legalities, etc.

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Education & Training (1 viewing)

Discussions regarding educational and/or training events, such as continuing education workshops, conferences, college courses, or other information that will help surveyors on their journey of surveying knowledge.

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Ask A Surveyor

If you are seeking advice from surveyors, please post your questions here. DISCLAIMER: All surveying-related questions should be consulted with someone licensed in their jurisdiction and hired for professional services.

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Lost & Stolen Equipment

Let’s see if we can help each other locate and recover our survey equipment! Post your lost or stolen items here (preferably with photos, if possible) or respond to reports if you have helpful information.

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Rest In Peace (1 viewing)

Help to preserve the legacy of fellow surveyors who’ve passed by sharing their stories here. We learn from our surveying mentors, educators, and coworkers, so please feel free to memorialize them here.

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Vendor Forums

Kudurru Stone (1 viewing)

Where practicality meets precision. Say farewell to tangled spreadsheets and outdated boards. Our all-in-one management solution simplifies projects, staff coordination, and business processes. KudurruStone.com

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Deed Reader Pro (1 viewing)

Deed Reader Pro is the next generation of deed plotting software that automates the tedious and boring task of plotting deeds. DeedReaderPro.com

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Baseline Equipment Company

Family-owned, customer service-centered supplier of the best surveying gear in the industry. BaselineEquipment.com

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The Compleat Surveyor

I buy and sell old and rare surveying instruments, catalogues and books. CompleatSurveyor.com

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Cyanic Job Book

Cyanic Job Book is an easy-to-use project management and workflow system specifically designed for land surveying companies. GetJobBook.com

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Polygon

POLYGON is your premier destination for professional land surveying drafting services. We are dedicated to providing accurate and reliable survey solutions tailored to your specific needs. Polygon

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For Sale (1 viewing)

Submit your surveying equipment, software, etc. for sale using our submission form. Use at your own risk. Private parties only, NO DEALERS, DEVELOPERS OR MANUFACTURERS.

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Want to Buy

Post requests for surveying equipment, software, etc. that you want to buy or trade. Use at your own risk. Private parties only, NO DEALERS, DEVELOPERS OR MANUFACTURERS.

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Surveying Jobs (1 viewing)

The jobs forum has been retired. All jobs can now be found in our jobs area.

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Fundraiser Forum

Thank you to everyone who helped fund the move and rebranding to RPLS.com!

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