The bid difference is the extent of your liability.?ÿ In a typical title/topo survey, you are certifying to your client and a single insurer of title....

@bill-c You are correct as it relates to tidal waters and navigable waterways but that's not necessarily the same with non tidal lakes and streams whe...

I require, except for title companies, a credit card number to hold the estimated balance of the quoted fee, for smaller lot surveys.?ÿ Nobody gets an...

I had the batteries for my Carlson CD recelled back in around 2011 and will never make that mistake again, it's better to pay the premium price than g...

Great rig if you're moving houses on the side.?ÿ LOL!?ÿ I'm sure I could get it stuck in the pines though.

@aliquot?ÿ that has changed since I took my exam and it makes since since thereare only a few places in NJ that offer the degree.

Days off??ÿ LOL!?ÿ What are they??ÿ I started my department for an Engineering firm 5 years ago, as the first Survey employee.?ÿ I now have 5 crews, d...

@aliquot?ÿ NJ does not, they are specific in their accreditation requirements and have a separate exam/evaluation for foreigners to prove they speak f...

I work in a Colonial state (NJ) and don't see that at all.?ÿ What I am seeing more and more are surveys and subdivisions that do not show any markers ...

When I filed my application in the state of NJ, in 91 or 92, they asked for a detailed breakdown of experience, including, employer, position tasks an...

Best of luck!?ÿ In my younger years in the field I enjoyed taking a large project from the initial outbound and topo survey to it's developed completi...

Most of the non construction related surveys I do come from title agencies who provide a copy of the policy and back up documentation, including the t...

Most recruiters don't care what warm body they can fill a position as long as the person lasts longer than 90 days and they get their $20K vig. ?ÿ

Whatever the choice, make sure the school and courses are ABET accredited.

@flga-2-2?ÿ There is no way I could justify hiring somebody completely inexperienced for $25/hour.?ÿ My standard trainee rate is $15/hour. ?ÿ

I was staking steel in NJ years ago and the archs issued new structural plans to address a design change.?ÿ My client calls me and tells me he is read...

My crews take notes and pictures on every job.?ÿ I made that mandatory from the day that I started the department 5 years ago.

This is the first that I'm hearing this.?ÿ Are there significant changes?

I've never been a big one on eating any sort of lunch, especially when I was working in the field.?ÿ I only eat one time a day, a big dinner.?ÿ The on...

I started a Survey department for a small Engineering firm 5 years ago.?ÿ When I joined the firm I was the 12th employee.?ÿ In the first year I added ...