Why does a parcel being sold trigger the need for a new survey??ÿ I've never thought of a survey as being a one time use document. I guess that's part...

Well, that is an issue if you can't collect a fee for your time, but in a recording state that doesn't happen.?ÿ ?ÿ

If an existing survey suites the purpose a new survey isn't required. Do you think we should base our profession on providing services that aren't nee...

Sorry, I know you weren't trying to be dismissive of the PLSS.?ÿ I was just trying to get in ahead of the inevitable "its just a square comments."?ÿ?ÿ

There seems to be a general misunderstanding among colonial state and Texas surveyors about the nature of surveying in PLSS states. As someone who is ...

We have brought this on ourselves.?ÿ My first thought was that this isn't at all like Uber et al., because those companies provide what is basically t...

I don't necessarily think you're wrong. I just think it's very confusing. Your interpretation makes sense, and may be the only way to save the entire ...

It is giving more importance to the activities that come after it, but it is not clear what the extra importance implies. See?ÿ?ÿO'Connor v. Oakhurst ...

Right, that is another problem with the private sector using GSA rates. Is some states government employees on official duty are exempt from hotel tax...

I can assure you there are areas that a GSA rate hotel can not be found at certain times of year, especially for people who do not qualify for the gov...

Posted by: thebionicman The definition is actually pretty simple. I don't see it as simple at all. What does the the,?ÿ"and in particular" clause mean...

It sounds like they are getting the metes and bounds from the deeds, which may, or, more often, may not be written by a surveyor.?ÿ I really don't kno...

Just to be clear I was referring to the neighbor, but you are right, neither the neighbor or Vizaline are?ÿinterpreting reliable scientific measuremen...

The Mississippi definition is not very well written?ÿ?ÿit gives a very broad definition and then says, "and in particular,the retracement of or the cr...

Not the way I read it.?ÿ?ÿ "The practice of "surveying," within the meaning and intent ofSections 73-13-71 through 73-13-105, shall mean providing pro...

The problem with private firms using the GSA rates is that many hotels will match the GSA rate, but only for government employees.?ÿ Also government e...

?ÿ They are making a mistake but they are not surveying.?ÿ

GPS is just a space age measuring device. If the required information is not given they are doing it wrong.?ÿ

I am licensed in both Tennessee and Texas. I always show what I measured and what the record is.?ÿ I am not sure what you mean by a mathematical answe...

Exactly. Measuring is the most tedious part of surveying, so except for sentimental reasons I won't miss it. Large companies don't even have an LS pre...