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In my last post, I setup my ideal organization into Production, Management, and Consulting divisions. Each segment can exist as a business in its own right and I will detail my ideal methods for dealing with each in their separate posts. The first one to be addressed is where everything starts: Production. Ever since its inception, surveyors have dealt with spatial data as sets of discrete points that represent a given region. This is still the best option in boundary...
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Posted by Andrew Gaiennie on Cyborg Surveying and You Feb 20, 2012 9:44 PM EST
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The New Work
In my last post, I setup my ideal organization into Production, Management, and Consulting divisions. Each segment can exist as a business in its own right and I will detail my ideal methods for dealing with each in their separate posts. The first one to be addressed is where everything starts: Production. Ever since its inception, surveyors have... more...
Posted by Andrew Gaiennie on Cyborg Surveying and You Feb 20, 2012 9:44 PM EST
NYSAPLS 53nd Annual Surveyors Conference and Exhibition
This year the 53rd Annual New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors held their conference in the beautiful city of Saratoga Springs, NY.  A stroll down Broadway Avenue transports you back in time as downtown enthralls you with its snowy historic architectural locale. more...
Posted by Darron Pustam on The Data Czar Jan 16, 2012 2:30 PM EST
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Posted by Darron Pustam on The Data Czar Jan 16, 2012 2:30 PM EST
The List
Oh my what a year it'll be! more...
Posted by Andrew Gaiennie on Cyborg's Projects Jan 14, 2012 6:20 PM EST
The Basics
There is a lot to think about when it comes to being a professional in the field of spatial science and understanding how things work may only apply for a short while. So many changes in technology, understanding, and legal standards add to and erode the concepts of being a PLS and spatial engineer on such a regular basis that understanding and finding... more...
Posted by Andrew Gaiennie on Cyborg Surveying and You Jan 14, 2012 6:00 PM EST
Federal Prison Industries Reform Introduced in Congress
A bipartisan group of House members has introduced H.R. 3634, the "Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2011". Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) offered the bill on December 12 with cosponsors that include Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Barney Frank (D-MA), and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI).   This bill is... more...
Posted by MAPPScomm on MAPPS Blog Dec 14, 2011 5:08 PM EST
MAPPS Signs Coalition Letter Urging President and Congress to Invest in Construction and Design
MAPPS joined 44 construction and design groups in a  letter  (December 7) to President Obama and Congress to pass legislation providing certainty in the construction community. The letter has three "asks" for the President and Congress. 1. Pass and sign surface transportation, aviation, water resources, and clean... more...
Posted by MAPPScomm on MAPPS Blog Dec 14, 2011 4:24 PM EST
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Posted by MAPPScomm on MAPPS Blog Dec 14, 2011 4:24 PM EST
Staying Relevant
In my last post, I mentioned the current attempt to remove the education requirements civil engineers need to become a PLS. If you think I'm missing the mark, you should check out the service developed by First American called ExpressMap. ExpressMap's focus is to skip the time and cost of traditional ALTA surveys by using a flyover and publicly... more...
Posted by Andrew Gaiennie on Cyborg Surveying and You Dec 2, 2011 10:53 AM EST
Profit and Profession
The engineering board in my region that influences and decides on the qualifications for things like becoming a PE or PLS ruled that engineers who work with boundaries and land data could receive their PLS certification without the education requirements that are mandated for everyone else. While it annoys the academic community to be considered... more...
Posted by Andrew Gaiennie on Cyborg Surveying and You Nov 8, 2011 11:34 PM EST
LightSquared Will Result in Unfair Government Competition with the Private Sector
On its face, the LightSquared proposal and the issue of unfair government competition with the private sector would seem to have nothing in common.  As a for-profit corporation, LightSquared is raising private capital, hiring private sector employees, and paying taxes.  At this point, it is seeking a regulatory approval from the... more...
Posted by MAPPScomm on MAPPS Blog Nov 3, 2011 2:08 PM EDT
U.S. House Votes to Repeal 3% withholding on contracts for goods and services
The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday voted 405-16 in favor of repealing Section 511 of Public Law No. 109-222, which mandates a requirement that federal, sate and local governments withhold 3 percent of their payments on contracts for goods and services.  On  several occasions  MAPPS has urged the IRS to eliminate the 3... more...
Posted by MAPPScomm on MAPPS Blog Oct 28, 2011 10:56 AM EDT
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