NGS Calibrated The ProMark2 Antenna, Even If It Is L1 OnlyI'm ok with the ProMark antenna specs. Those are built right into the software. It's the r...
It's all we have. The standard of practice is up to you and me as professionals to figure out. We are left to use our best judgement.
Where every surveyor running transit keeps it: In the back of your pants like FoggyIdea. I thought that's where everyone put it.
I've done a few. More than a few actually. I'm not really sure what kind of info you're looking for but I can tell you this: You, as a surveyor, ar...
I use the city monumentation which FEMA also uses for their BMs in my area. I live and work in Flood City. Pretty much everything is in some sort of...
We fell right into it. Nice Stone flush with the ground with a drill hole in it.Here's a nice one. It's a not a stone but an original pin found 1.6'...
Whether they change or shift or whatever, FEMA recommends using their BMs; Preferably the closest to your project area. Who am I to worry about FEMA...
Did you ask your client why he brought you this map? Did he come to you and say, "There's a problem with your map." I'm curious as to what he thinks...
These public records are to be available to the public at a reasonable charge. What you describe is unreasonable.I don't think anyone can stop you fr...
In a recording state, the files would be of little value. Heck, all that you need is at the courthouse. When using another's info, you're going to c...
Retainer60% up front and the balance upon completion. I haven't had this problem very many times.
AgreedI get a little riled at the subdivision process myself. The number of notes and do-dads on a map tend to push the focus away from our product. ...
Typically, once it's platted, you have to do a revision if it changes for some reason. I don't think I've seen the same surveyor have two plats recor...
I would not do that. 2 seconds in 660' isn't even one hundredth. The computer would do that, but I wouldn't. I'd show that computer who's boss. [e...
Without the surveyor, at least in PA, there can be no subdivision. With respect to engineers, we've become the equivalent of a notary public. I comp...
I have a different take on this delimma....Dangit. You said this while I was saying it at the same time.
Perhaps it's justification to prove that you've done something. Carrying the same numbers and same all around look doesn't appear as though we're doi...
Are the lots stacked from the main road back or are they all along the main road?Is the easement intended for the general public to go through all 3 l...
Pennsylvania Code:SECTION 6 – MONUMENTATION6.1 MonumentationThe placement of boundary markers distinguishes boundary surveying from all other forms of...
