A quality cadastre is the by-product of our work. Our job is to solve our client's problem in a legal and ethical manner. In situations where a new s...

Nate has a good point about the limits of facts and due diligence once you enter the theater of our judicial system.?ÿ Boundary line agreements and a...

Boundary disputes are an interesting beast.?ÿ On one hand, they're the easiest way to lose money and get dragged to court. On the other hand, getting ...

My job is to help solve my client's problem, whatever it may be. I am not an advocate for my client, but I also refuse to make him pay for my ego. I v...

Another good option is to go to a marine supply store and get some of the gloves designed for cold weather commercial fisherman.

I worked some cold jobs in Maine. One of the coldest was a survey around a failing dam.?ÿ I found that numerous pairs of inexpensive mitten gloves wor...

I earned my license in Maine the first year they dropped the essay requirement for their state specific exam. I was a bit let down. An essay or a deed...

@bill-c North Carolina is similar.  It's kind of annoying that I have to fill my plats with a bunch of Review Officer statements when a simple "...

I don't understand how an updated deed description can place a cloud on title.?ÿ Is it due to the omission of a reference to the previous description ...

16 years of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent and you can become a PLS in North Carolina.?ÿ There's also a path for those with an A.S...

NC's RTN network just started giving corrections for Beidou and Galileo in addition to Glonass and GPS.?ÿ I'm hoping it helps with vertical. I haven't...

When taking tests such as the FS or PS it's helpful to remember that you're trying to find the best answer not the right answer.?ÿ A subtle but import...

Are you certain that your control points are stable??ÿ What type of material (ie. vinyl, wood, steel) have you attached your targets to and have you ...

I'm not advocating that GNSS coordinates should rule over physical monuments. I'm saying that tieing to a SPCS is more useful than pulling a tape to a...

@holy-cow From your post and comments, I have the impression that PLSS corner reference ties are more of a joke. I used to share your opinion concer...

I'm not sure that I understand the problem.?ÿ Why do you need to rely on arbitrary corner ties to find the paved over point? Are section corners not r...

@aliquot Since the board doesn't have authority over non licensed individuals, they have to pass it up to the state.  Typically, the DA will onl...

@rundatline I'm not going to tell on anyone but practicing surveying without a license is taken seriously by the NC board.?ÿ Obviously any sort of a,...