A lot of good stuff I won't bother repeating, but I'll add two tidbits.. First and foremost, have fun learning and working. If you can't do that in ...

This is spot on. These things are governed by state law and local ordinance. Around here there are processes where the map makes the boundary change a...

Those would be attorneys hiring me...

@chris-bouffard If a Surveyor cannot properly apply case law to thier decisions it's a problem. Most of my work involves recognizing fact patterns and...

Idaho is not a compact state for surveyors or engineers. We do offer comity licensure after eight years of licensed practice in another jurisdiction. ...

@jim-in-az A few thoughts... The placing of monuments or improvements by the railroad or adjoiners is an expression of the intent of the deed (grant...

Start with deeds, then add the actions of the owners. Simple, right? The language of the deeds may call for the asbuilt location of the tracks, a ce...

Start with deeds, then add the actions of the owners. Simple, right? The language of the deeds may call for the asbuilt location of the tracks, a ce...

There are jurisdictions where ordinances require two seances and a hearing before the supreme court to figure out the requirements. Those get handled ...

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@squirl You do need to word national adverts carefully. Many States require a certificate of authorization prior to offering or advertising profession...

Multi-state licensure is the new normal. I see a handful claiming 'nationwide' licensure, but for most it's an exaggeration...

I sat through a presentation last year describing an experiment requiring a precise gyroscopic instrument. It was mentioned there were only three or f...

As has been mentioned, State law is going to drive the answer. If you wing it you are likely to get a definitive (and expensive) answer at district co...

I've found you get good results by swinging a pipe or bar onto the hammer head. It focuses energy in just the right spot, though it can transfer a sig...

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Surveyors tend to both oversimllify and overcomplicate right of way work. If your habits start with 'I always' it's probably wrong. Every survey is it...