Legal land surveyors are few and far between and can find themselves in demand..

When I got my commission, other land surveyors told me to ask for advice from my peers when I was struggling with something..

People sometimes are under the impression that finding their property corners should cost as much as changing their oil or blowing out their sprinkle….

Learning how to weigh evidence and fairly re-establish a boundary can be as much an art as a science..

In general, salary for land surveyors is often similar to that of a professional engineer or lawyer - surveyors are often "comfortable" but not "weal….

Land surveyors start as employees, and move up to partnership in a firm or to ownership of their own enterprise if they wish. Some wind up working fo….

Land surveying has been a positive influence on my life, and I'd encourage anyone who hasn't considered it to give it a chance!.

I was attracted to the direct connection with history that land surveyors experience in the form of plans, field notes, and from surveying monuments ….

I liked the idea of working outside, using my body and my mind together. I haven't been disappointed! Land surveying can be very physical work, but t….

There's a popular misconception that property boundaries are based on coordinates that surveyors can simply "walk to" with our instruments. The reali….

Conversation can be a learning experience for everyone. I never hesitate to reach out when I'm in over my head, and I'll never hesitate to return the….

I'm required to do every job well enough that I'd use it as evidence in court - that doesn't come cheaply! Property is a critical asset for individua….

A lot of people don't think much about what land surveyors do. In a nutshell, we are the interpreters and providers of landmarks and records that dir….

This is the worst thing about waiting for someone. You have to look good all the time because they could turn up at any minute and see you before you….

I'm lucky enough to split my time between the field and the office. Some land surveyors in larger outfits can work mostly from behind a desk, managin….

It's easy to be hard on ourselves, but the important thing is to turn a mistake into a learning experience..

I automate some tasks and delegate many others. Doing research, job organization, data processing, field surveys, and plan preparation can be tedious….

Some surveyors live for the work, putting in weeks or months at a time in remote locations. With a young family and hobbies that I'm passionate about….

I've met very few professional land surveyors who regret their career path, and even fewer, who are out of work, even during economic slowdowns..

Building smart processes to streamline the workflow can make the work easier and the results more reliable, which keeps my head above water and my cl….

Professional land surveyors take on a lot of responsibility, and should be compensated appropriately..