Years ago I set a project BM on the foundation of a very solid grave marker which was real close to our site. I worked for a city at the time and the...

I do this all the time, but typically only when doing a topo in a remote area with no vertical control for miles, or if I want to check something that...

> "The plans did not have a benchmark noted and all the property irons were labeled as found or set but only a couple were actually there (some fou...

As I previously mentioned, the building line extended shots at arbitrary distances, and then just intersect the lines in CAD provides excellent result...

It depends. If setbacks are critical, then tighten it up, otherwise I usually just shoot it on a 1' offset (my boot length) on a building line extend...

Years ago I started with Quicken, which worked. But Quickbooks is more designed for business so I switched back in mid 90's. You get better reports ...

> "I'm wondering why these planning boards won't just accept a single copy and a PDF file? Tell them it's the green thing to do."> > Love it!...

Most state surveying society annual conferences include a 1/2 or full day session specifically oriented to GPS. Sometimes even sponsor a 1 day semina...

Yes the irony of it all. But there is a percentage of us surveyors who are not low "bidders", but get the jobs anyway just by talking to the people a...

> A good use for my Transit; project the image onto white paper. Can't use my Total Station because I want the EDM to keep working.I've used my ol...

I Want To Know WhySomebody did a wierd one in Kingman a few years ago. Called it a "Terrace Housing Complex" or something. Basically, crammed a bunc...

I've run across such vague descriptions many times. Don't over complicate things & be sure to check adjoiners deeds, and talk to the county DOT g...

FrostThis entire thread has been enlightening. Western, Southern and non frozen states do centerline staking. Northern, Eastern and frozen states do...