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The field of land surveying is moving in new and exciting directions, and you can be a part of it! This short video from #BeASurveyor shares some of the many different career options available to professional land surveyors and what a day in the life looks like. Watch it here! #NevadaProfessionalLandSurveyor #BeASurveyor #LandSurveyingCareers #FutureLandSurveyors #DayInTheLifeSurveyor

FWH showcased our Survey Field Crew at the beginning of Surveyor's Week, here is who they are and what they do! FWH is proud to celebrate National Surveyor's Week! This is celebrated annually starting on the third Sunday of March [National Surveyors Week - Land Surveyors United]. This year, it runs from March 17th to March 23rd, 2024. The purpose of Surveyor's Week is to raise public awareness about the importance of the surveying profession [Celebrate National Surveyors Week - NCEES]. Surveyors play a vital role in our society by accurately measuring and mapping the land. • Accurate land development: Surveyors ensure responsible land development by providing precise measurements and data on properties. This includes things like property boundaries, topography (think elevation and features), and potential risks • Smooth construction projects: Land surveyors are involved throughout the construction process. They establish property lines to avoid building on the wrong land, take measurements to ensure structures are built to the right specifications, and can even identify potential challenges like soil stability or flood risks before construction begins. • Legal disputes: Property boundaries can sometimes be unclear or disputed. Surveyors research historical records and use their technical expertise to establish accurate boundaries. • Maps and GIS: Surveyors help create the maps we rely on and contribute to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) used for everything from urban planning to environmental protection. Surveyors provide the essential foundation for much of our built environment. Their work ensures projects are constructed in the right places, legal boundaries are respected, and development is safe and responsible. #SurveyFieldCrew #NationalSurveyorsWeek #FWHassociates #TeamFWH #SurveyorsLife #TeamWork

Land surveyors play a pivotal role in shaping our built environment. They are responsible for mapping and measuring land, ensuring accurate property boundaries, and providing crucial data for construction, real estate development, and infrastructure projects. Their work is instrumental in urban planning and environmental protection, making it a career of significant importance. However, the profession faces a significant challenge: fewer licensed surveyors. Many experienced professionals are retiring, and fewer young people are entering the field. This shortage could lead to delays in construction projects, legal disputes over property boundaries, and a general slowdown in development. For those with a passion for technology, the outdoors, and problem-solving, a career in land surveying could be a perfect fit. The demand for this field is ever-present, and their work often leads to creating not just lifetime memories but also stories that can be shared with others, making it a career that is both rewarding and inspiring. #getkidsintosurvey #gkiswest #landsurveyors #information #career #graphic 

Nina Young I go as basic as possible. The definition I always start with is: a surveyor collects data. When talking to anyone, I've found this broad, rudimentary, definition is a great starting point for anyone having that discussion. It means you get to blow someone's mind by saying there's over 70 different types of surveyor, but they all do that same thing. From here you then get say say what type of data you collect. A building surveyor collects data about ...buildings! Simple right? The other person is leaning in now. You say, "Yeah. You know how a doctor has to understand the human body to solve problems? Well a building surveyor has to understand construction technology, how all buildings are built, they collect all that data and use it to make a diagnosis." Then they go, "so is that like a quantity surveyor then?" Then you say good day sir and walk away.

Fun Friday Fact: The Top 5 Most Popular Mens Names for Chartered Surveyors! 🌟 Following on from our last two Fun Friday facts about names, we’re back with the most popular names among Male Chartered Surveyors in 2024. Here are the top 5 names leading the way in the profession: 1️⃣ David – A reliable name you’ll find on major projects and in every corner of the industry. 2️⃣ John – Steadfast and trustworthy, John continues to be a favorite in the surveying world. 3️⃣ James – Whether on site or managing from the office, James is synonymous with excellence in surveying. 4️⃣ Andrew – Known for problem-solving and attention to detail, Andrew is a go-to name in property and construction. 5️⃣ Richard – Professional, diligent, and respected, Richard rounds out our list of top names in the industry. Do you know any Chartered Surveyors with these names? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #Surveying #FunFriday #BuiltEnvironment #CharteredSurveyors #Construction #Property #SurveyingLife

Few people outside of associated professions actually know what land surveyors do. We are rarely seen, but our work makes an impact in every moment of daily life. What other profession can say that? But land surveyors are often conflicted about their place in the world, sometimes seeing themselves as subordinate and working in the shadows of civil engineers, architects, and project managers. Truth be told, our skills should be understood for their primacy in the development of systems that have held this planet’s societies and physical infrastructure together since around 1400 B.C., when Egyptians first used land measurement techniques. Those ancient “rope-stretchers” marked the beginning of the profession known as land surveying. Since before recorded history, humans have always struggled with their own self-destructive nature. We are instinctively tribal, territorial, and competitive—continually fighting among ourselves over who has the right to occupy and use the limited land we all need to live. Controlling territory has always meant having space to hunt, gather food, and cultivate crops, which are key to human survival. But that quest has often led to conflict and predictably deadly results. As settlements expanded, humans needed ways to map and mark their territories to keep the peace. Land surveyors had found their place in the world.

Last week I posted the article "What are Land Surveyors?" I neglected to share the file correctly, so if you missed it, please revisit and the document will open. In that article I outline the many things someone might do as a surveyor. Today's article, "Why Land Surveying as a Career?" I outline many career paths a surveyor might follow. A career in land surveying doesn't have to be a lifetime spent in the woods, although that is not a bad thing and I miss my days as a woodsman! Want to know more about surveying as a career? Read the short article here: https://lnkd.in/edxkN2ih

Happy National Surveyors Week! 🧭 This week, we celebrate the contributions of our surveyors, whose dedication and hard work chart our path forward. Our first team member recognized is Troy Shriver. Troy's first job out of university was a testing and mapping water quality of jurisdictional waters in Greenville, SC. He quickly realized that he enjoyed mapping more than the environmental work and decided to pursue surveying/geomatics as a career. After years of field and office experience, he was motivated to pursue his profession licensure after learning that the majority of licensed surveyors were within five years of retirement, thus leaving a huge opportunity for the younger generation of surveyors to grow within the field. Troy says surveying is unique because it’s an old practice with a lot of history. As long as humanity has had the concept of private property, surveyors have been working in some capacity to delineate and interpret boundaries between those properties. It is not uncommon to find plats and deeds of record in North Carolina that date to the 1800’s. It gives the surveyor a unique opportunity to think about the historical context of the original survey in light of the ever-increasing technological changes for measuring and delineating those properties with increasing accuracy. His advice to someone looking to become a surveyor or join the surveying profession is don’t be afraid to dive in without experience. Getting in the field and learning procedures and processes will give you a really good idea if surveying if the career path for you. #NationalSurveyorsWeek2024 #NSW2024

The Vision Breaking Down Silos Through an Inclusive Community One of Surveyors UK's greatest strengths is its commitment to being an inclusive, unbiased and independent platform that welcomes surveyors, students and industry professionals from all disciplines, specialisms and affiliations. By providing an unbiased space for the entire industry to come together, share knowledge, and collaborate, Surveyors UK can help break down the silos that currently separate different surveying sectors, disciplines and the industry as a whole. The platform will encourage participation not just from surveyors and students, but also from wider industry professionals like legal experts, retrofit assessors, engineers and more. This cross-industry approach recognises that surveying doesn't happen in a vacuum - fostering connections with adjacent fields is key to a more integrated industry overall. This is well overdue. Empowering the Surveying Community and beyond Ultimately, Surveyors UK's greatest asset in uniting the industry will be its members themselves. The platform will be collaboratively shaped and developed by diverse surveying and industry professionals, ensuring it reflects the true needs and expertise of the community. By amplifying the voices of surveyors and empowering them to influence the platform's development, we can cultivate an engaged, tight-knit community that transcends silos. When members feel heard and invested in a shared platform, the industry as a whole grows stronger and more connected. It also encourages future generations to join the profession. Through its inclusive approach, networking and collaboration tools, centralised resources, and member-driven ethos, the platform can bring together the incredible people within surveying to learn, connect and drive the industry forward together. First stage launch - end of May Final launch (whoop) - July/early August Register your interest today for platform updates and early bird offers. Free dog treats for doggy members (GEO insists) Surveyors UK #surveying #surveyorsuk #surveying

Surveying is an often overlooked profession that plays a crucial role in shaping our world. As the International Surveyor Week 2024 approaches, let's take a moment to celebrate the surveyors who have left a lasting mark on our landscapes and boundaries. Did you know that three out of the four presidents on Mount Rushmore were land surveyors? This is just one example of the significant impact surveying has had on our history and development. From Ancient Egypt to modern-day construction, surveying has been an imperative requirement in nearly every form of development. Let's take this week to recognize and appreciate the contributions of surveyors & the advancement of the profession & technology. #InternationalSurveyorWeek2024 #Surveying #LandSurveyors #Mapping #Construction #Transportation