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Mark Mayer
Mark Mayer
@mark-mayer
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Joined: July 21, 2010 9:32 am
Last seen: August 3, 2025 1:00 pm
Topics: 54 / Replies: 3317
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RE: Clueless client

I doubt that this person is really a serious buyer of 2 apartment sites if he is expecting a survey for $1900, or even $4800. Just a trifler.

3 years ago
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RE: Elevation Data Accuracy/Precision/Error

When doing work of this type I use a digital level to determine the height of the top of the PVC well pipe. With such a device relative elevations of ...

3 years ago
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RE: Leading Zero

Both are correct. I use 1), thinking being that I prefer not to have negative space in the writings. But 2) is perfectly valid.

3 years ago
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RE: Choosing the Right Instrument

Leica being high priced is the long held thinking. But when I bought GPS a couple years ago it was priced comparably to the Topcon, with Trimble being...

3 years ago
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RE: Accuracy standards

Does anyone still run a closed traverse? Asking for a friend... It is way past time to update that standard, isn’t it?

3 years ago
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RE: When to use a Philly Rod vs a Linker Rod?

I agree with Chris. To restate, the Lenker is for high production but limited precision. When you have to put elevations on a a lot of hubs from a sin...

3 years ago
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RE: Hey, It's Upside Down

I suggest rotating the plans so that north is up.

3 years ago
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RE: Canadian surveyor moving to the US

I started my survey career in B.C. after graduating from B.C.I.T. and moved to Oregon in 1995. Mostly, the basics, there isn't a lot of difference be...

3 years ago
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RE: Hello from TN

I suggest contacting companies that are large enough that their staffing needs can't be satisfied from within the family unit.

3 years ago
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RE: Field managment

@olemanriver?ÿ Unfortunately there are a lot more bad boss stories out their than good boss stories.?ÿ Nevertheless, although I am currently in a uni...

3 years ago
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RE: Identify old theodolite

$1200 Australian dollars is currently equal to $835 US dollars. Still at least double any possible real value, I think. It has definitely been through...

3 years ago
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RE: Job duties

Time to look for work elsewhere?ÿ Please let us know how the compensation packages you may get offered compare to what you are getting now.

3 years ago
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RE: Lath

Generally the lath is used in conjunction with the rod, hub, or nail that marks the point. Or as very temporary or rough mark, as of a point on line.

3 years ago
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RE: Double Ring Ring

Neat ideas..............but................one big flaw.?ÿ The steps need to be physically separated from the main structures by a couple of inches. ...

3 years ago
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RE: Calamity of a survey

I can honestly say that I have never ƒ??deed stakedƒ? a property in my life. Iƒ??m constitutionally unable.

4 years ago
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RE: Do they make LiFePO4 GEB121 Leica style 6V batteries?

Good quality recelled GEB121s will give good service. No need to go off the reservation. I recently had one recelled by surveybattery.com and it is wo...

4 years ago
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RE: Buyer is pulling out, can I offer the completed survey to the land owner?

Yes, you can produce a survey for another party not the original client from the data and work product you have already produced. No, you shouldn't of...

4 years ago
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RE: $3K Or $13K - One Of Us Must Be Mistaken

Perhaps you would be willing to follow up with this guy in a month or so. I'd like to know how this goes.?ÿ

4 years ago
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