In September 2024, the map of Western North Carolina changed. Roadways disappeared. River channels shifted. Slopes failed. Bridges that had connected mountain communities…
Category: Feature
09.14.2026
Surveying The Shortage
Veteran and Next-Gen Perspectives on Attracting Fresh, Diverse Talent
Surveyors may be at the ground floor of every built environment, but their recognition is buried deep. The lack of awareness, many surveyors…
09.14.2026
Leveraging LiDAR in a Digital Ecosystem
Ground-Based Mobile Scanning Strengthens Contractor’s Evolving Connected Workflow
In an industry often resistant to change, WW Clyde stands out as a trailblazer, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology into its everyday operations to…
09.14.2026
The Inheritance of Invisible Assumptions
AI: Part 2
The coordinates arrive cleanly. The localization loads without protest. The rover settles into a fixed solution almost immediately, confidence values glowing green against…
09.14.2026
A Less Risky Business
The Land Surveyor’s Duty to Employees Safety
Several years ago, a personal injury law firm contacted me to review a case file involving a land surveyor killed on the job….
06.01.2026
How Utah—America’s Most Urban State—Uses Data to Solve Housing Affordability
When governors face a crisis, they often ask the same question first: “Show me where we are.” In 2024, housing affordability topped state…
05.20.2026
It’s a Matter of Opinion
I have testified as an expert witness in six cases involving land surveying practice or property rights. My article in the American Surveyor,…
05.20.2026
From Grief to Grit—The Making of a New Darling
“When my son died, I leaned hard on my passion for land surveying, my positivity, and my search for purpose. The opportunity to…
05.20.2026
Beyond Boundaries
The Productivity Shift Redefining Surveying
“The surveyor’s fundamental responsibility to serve as the legally accountable source of truth for spatial data remains unchanged.” After decades of incremental improvements,…
05.20.2026
Mentorship, Mortality and the Making of a Professional Land Surveyor
I’ve spent thousands of hours riding in a survey truck beside my father, but these days I find myself noticing the passenger seat…
