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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

Building a Career in Land Surveying: It's a field of endless opportunities and diverse challenges. Learn about the different paths and roles in this dynamic profession. #SurveyingCareers #CareerOpportunities https://hubs.la/Q02h_-zL0

To be a successful surveyor and stand out from others, you must have the basic skills, and these skills can be divided into two parts, the first is hard and the second is soft: The first "#hard": We find the most important skills according to completed studies: - Using #navigation systems - Dealing with cadastral data - Collecting #cadastral data - Use scanning devices - Use drawing programs  - Customer dealing skills - Work ethics - #Topographic survey - Manual drawing - Linking cadastral data - #Geographic information systems (#SIG) - Border survey work - Laws and legislation - Surveying work in the field of construction As for the second section, "#soft": We find in it: •Technical competence •Attention to details •Problem solving skills •Knowledge of cadastral laws and regulations •Flexibility and adaptability •Communication skills •Physical endurance Spatial awareness •Ethics and professionalism •Continuous technical updating •Teamwork 👉🏻In your opinion, what are the other skills? Don't forget that the more skills you have, the more people will need you👌🏻 #GPS #GNSS #TOPOGRAPHIE #Géométre

Dear Surveyors Your work takes you to fascinating places around the world, where you contribute to exciting projects and collect valuable data. We would love to showcase these experiences and the impressive results of your work to the next generation on "World Surveyors." Do you currently have a project that deserves special attention? Or do you have material from one of your recent assignments that is too remarkable to keep hidden? Then you’ve come to the right place! We warmly invite you to get in touch with us and share your thrilling surveying projects. Whether it's breathtaking landscapes, innovative technologies, or challenging tasks – we want to share your stories and experiences with others. Why participate? • Highlight your work: Present your projects to a broad audience. • Encourage the next generation: Inspire young talent to pursue a career in surveying and support the future generation of surveyors. • Expand your network: Make valuable connections both within and outside our association. • Share knowledge: Help illustrate the significance and impact of your work. We look forward to creating inspiring content together with you. Contact me (socialmedia@bdvi.de) to discuss collaboration opportunities in person. Your expertise and dedication are invaluable to our community. Reach out to us today and let’s bring your exciting projects into the spotlight! #Survey #Vermessung #Geodesy

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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 

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A built environment GCSE would be an excellent step forward in attracting new talent. However, this will take some time to implement. I think including surveying elements in the Geography curriculum would be a good start as well. Not all surveying is in the built environment! RICS #learning #surveyors #surveying Surveyors UK

What are the Issues and challenges facing the surveying profession? As we gear up for the launch of Surveyors UK, dedicated to empowering the surveying community, we want to hear from YOU. Our goal is to help support you with the challenges you face and provide solutions that matter. What are the pain points within the UK surveying industry today? Whether you're a student, seasoned surveyor, employer, employee, or industry professional, your insights are invaluable. Challenges can vary widely, from educational gaps and regulatory hurdles to technology adoption, market demands, recruitment and work-life balance. I'm aware of many challenges throughout the industry and these have helped inform and shape Surveyors UK. But I want to hear your perspectives on the main challenges and issues you encounter, the risks that concern you the most, and any solutions you believe could make a difference. Please comment below with your thoughts, experiences, and suggestions. Every opinion matters. Feel free to message me directly or email me at nina@surveyors-uk.com. Surveyors UK #surveyors #surveying #future #surveyorsuk

This is one of the most accurate descriptions I have ever read about surveying. It is quite the conundrum.