Since I work in the public sector (DOT), we'd get the tax dollars anyway. However, the cost to deliver a biddable construction project would increase ...

[CAPTAINOBVIOUS] Dangerous indeed- proper PPE can save your life, and the lack thereof can tragically end it as the linked article shows. [/CAPTAINOBV...

Jim Frame, post: 409565, member: 10 wrote: I'm the wrong guy to ask. Last year I had to replace a 23-year-old LaserJet 4 because there are no Windows...

It's been a very long time since I took the FS exam, but I studied for the FS as though I was taking the PS exam, for what it's worth. I think the val...

sjc1989, post: 408371, member: 6718 wrote: True story. Cattle love to rub against any thing to scratch whatever itches.SteveTrue indeed. I once saw a...

I've had this issue before, and IIRC it had to do with incorrect angular observation(s) being imported for whatever reason. I had to clean them up man...

The square nail may indeed be a boat spike, but I thought they were longer. Item on the right is an optical wing-ding.

paden cash, post: 407561, member: 20 wrote: I really wanna know how you nurse 8 mpg out of a Ford 460. The last one I owned got more like 5 or 6. It...

After reading all this, I'm beginning to think Washington State's CE requirements are among the most reasonable; WAC (Washington Administrative Code) ...

GMPLS, post: 407340, member: 8404 wrote: Let us know how you like the book Jimmy. Thats on my list. I just ordered a copy of another Don Wilson book t...

Tom Adams, post: 407211, member: 7285 wrote: [SNIP]Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems like used book prices have skyrocketed in the last decade or so. Wha...

paden cash, post: 407197, member: 20 wrote: My 2013 copy of the latter states on the back cover "Easements Relating to Land Surveying and Title Examin...

(1)^4 (Star Trek TOS error)

Last week we developed a GPS box for an upcoming project. Tried to develop a coordinate system two days ago (we're a Leica shop FTR) and the DC blew u...

Jim in AZ, post: 405242, member: 249 wrote: That is one of many factors, as is the location, direction and speed of jet stream winds...As well as the ...

My instrumentman is accustomed to thinking in terms of rod man left/right whereas I'm still quite used to gun left/right. With the robotic instrument ...

My signature is what it is, for a good reason 🙂

More often than not, I'll reminisce when driving through a spot I had surveyed prior. Recalling how well these sign bridges fit, finding crucial evide...

I seldom use Excel anymore except for converting state plane coordinates to project datum, and vice-versa. Very handy for that.

Holy Cow, post: 398731, member: 50 wrote: Dang it. Going to have this stuck in my head for the rest of the day.....I've been working on the railroadA...