So, I was at a seminar/convention in Houston this past weekend getting some CEU's. There was a rumor of a particular company that I worked for several years ago in a city north of where I am now, that was currently running 50 crews. When I was there, they were running 20 crews.
So I emailed my contact there, another RPLS, just a few minutes ago, and he wrote back, " no, actually its like 54".
And by the way, this company does not do title,mortgage surveys.
I know there are alot of solo guys here - totally respect that - I am working for a company now that runs 3-4 crews and capable of running 6. Perfect for me. Any guess of the number of Licensed Surveyors they have on staff?
I'd guess just a few RPLS guys but a whole bunch of party chiefs and supervisors.
Sounds like SAM, Inc.
Stanger in Tyler has something like 25 out of one office and he has two branch offices.
ELS in Tyler is similar and has some in his Alito Office.
When my dad worked for the Fisher Company in Houston in the 70's there were 30 something.
Those numbers scare me when it comes to oversight. ELS and Stanger have something like ten RPLS or more now.
kris - i should have said no texas boys allowed to participate:-) I wont say who it is in this forum - probably would be violating something - i will post the number of RPLS later on - i was surprised.
Probably caused by the Haynesville Shale natural gas field. That thing is literally incredible. Natural gas well hit rate is like 100% for over 1500 wells, and a lot of them are producing 20,000,000 cubic feet of gas a day. You'd have to see it to believe it. It extends into Texas. Crews for some companies are being paid $4,000 per day.
It really depends on the type of work.
Say what Frank??
>Crews for some companies are being paid $4,000 per day
That must be a typo Frank
Is that a rate for drilling crews Frank?
Ditto Mike....and
the sector you're in.
good afternoon mike:-)
50 crews?....guess i'll just stay on the porch...
I know quite a few guys from Sam including RPLS's and some previous employees that now work there.
From what I can tell, they do quality work and are very innovative.
> Probably caused by the Haynesville Shale natural gas field. That thing is literally incredible. Natural gas well hit rate is like 100% for over 1500 wells, and a lot of them are producing 20,000,000 cubic feet of gas a day. You'd have to see it to believe it. It extends into Texas. Crews for some companies are being paid $4,000 per day.
Actually it is the Haynesville Shale, the Barnett Shale, and now the Eagle Ford Shale that is creating this work in Texas.
I do know that most companies going rate for just staking locations is anywhere from $1200-$2500 per location. You can stake quite a few locations in one day, so I would say that the $4000 number isnt far off.
Mike
Are you going to the HDS User Conference next week?
Mike
Yes
You are right Kris, and that's just the Austin office.
There are quite a few RPLSs here on staff.
and i should have said that i maintain a professional relationship with numerous surveyors across texas,california, and oregon.
i mentioned a contact at the company i worked for - never do i disclose or discuss projects and or clients - for the record
and just WHO do you think you know in Oregon??
I wouldn't wish that kind of nightmare on anyone. I would have enough trouble keeping track of MY oversight, let alone keeping track if I am "sighting over" someone else I wasn't s'posed to.
LSAW is having a good convention this next spring. You ought to come up for it.
Geezer
i know you, Mr. Geezer!
I'm not sure if there is 50 crews in Connecticut right now..
A couple of years ago, Focus Corp. in Canada had 250 crews....I don't know how many they have now.