Surveyor Says! - NSPS Podcast

This week's episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" takes on the serious subject of surveyors and their role dealing with wildfires. Our guest, Carl C.de Baca, a professional land surveyor with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. from Folsom, CA. Carl and Tim recently sat down to discuss conditions of performing parcel tracement in post-disaster condition, biohazards to consider, and compilation of records research and data collection processes. A can't miss conversation so check it out today! NSPS Foundation Disaster Relief Help Available! The Foundation is a tax deductible 501(c)(3) organization. DONATE NOW to the NSPS Foundation Disaster Relief Fund here: https://nsps.us.com/page/DisasterRelief

Get ready to fill your NSPS Young Surveyors Network (YSN) ballot for new officers! How? Listen to this episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" for a terrific conversation with the two candidates for Vice President, Farrah Etcheverry (Arizona) and Jon Geffre (South Dakota). Lots of great insights to the collaboration of this exciting group, so check it out today! YSN members are eligible to vote, so make sure you are signed up today. Elections close on December 31st!

Get ready to fill your NSPS Young Surveyors Network (YSN) ballot for new officers! How? Listen to this episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" for a terrific conversation with the two candidates for Secretary, Stacy Pollock (Michigan) and Adam Thayer (Idaho). Lots of great insights on the collaboration within this exciting group, so check it out today! YSN members are eligible to vote, so make sure you are signed up today. Elections close on December 31st!

This episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" asks the question: what does a county surveyor do? It turns out to be much more than we anticipated! Patrick Veraguth, County Surveyor for Douglas and Grant County (MN), and current president of the National Association of County Surveyors (NACS), joined Tim Burch to discuss the role and much more. Pat shared the day-to-day responsibilities of the country surveyor as well as their role in informing AND protecting the public. An informative conversation, so check it out today! https://www.countysurveyors.org/ https://surveyorsays.podbean.com/

This week's recording marks the 200th episode of the “Surveyor Says!” podcast and rather than look back at where we have been, we decided to look ahead to the future of surveying. And who better to have as our guests than the current Young Surveyors Network officers, Nolan Mark, President, Cam Lowe, Vice President, and Spencer McCutcheon, Secretary. They were all gracious enough to take some time out of their busy schedules to talk with me about what is going on right now in the profession, what are the positives we have going for us, and what the future of surveying looks like from their perspective. A great conversation you do not want to miss!

"Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" is all about connecting the past, present, and future, so this episode is no exception. Our guest this week is Carl Bert, PLS, a Pennsylvania surveyor who is looking to give back to the profession through mentoring. He recently sat down with Tim Burch to discuss his introduction into surveying, the events that led him to start his own company, and why mentoring is the next chapter of his storied career. They talked about a common thread of the "art of boundary line determination" and how this unique skillset can be taught to the next generation of surveyors. An inspirational chat about our beloved profession, so check it out today! https://www.cbasurveyconsultant.com/

How does a surveyor get from Greece to Texas? Our "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" episode visits with Vasileios "Vas" Kalogirou, RPLS to hear about his journey. He recently joined Tim Burch to chat about growing up in a surveying family, using his early training as an artillery surveying in the Greek army, and making the decision to be near his wife's family in the US. Vas shared his views on paying it forward by being a mentor to inexperienced surveyors and why all surveyors should share what they know. An inspiring conversation you don't want to miss!

This episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" finds your host, Tim Burch, providing news and other updates for his episode of "From the Director's Desk." He recaps the last few episodes and shares the latest updates on happenings from the world of NSPS and surveying. Tim provides updates on the 2025 Student Competition and "NGS Day" being held In Silver Spring, MD next March. He also acknowledges the generous sponsors who help provide support for the activities and advocacy within the profession: Assurance Risk Managers Esri Trimble GeoLearn NCEES SAM Juliano & Associates Land Surveyors United Get Kids into Survey Control Point Associates Dioptra IPLSA Topcon Solution Store QK4 Diamondback Land Surveying

This episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" digs into one of the biggest challenges facing the surveying profession, the shortage of surveyors. Our guests come from the Hoosier State via Vincennes University: Parker Zurbuch, SI (student) and Jessica Hess, PS, Program Coordinator, Surveying Technology. Parker and Jess recently joined Tim Burch to discuss Parker's school paper, "Surveyor Shortage" and how a class project has motivated a young surveyor to find solutions for this issue within our profession. While they admit there is a formidable challenge ahead, it is clear that Parker and Jess are up to the challenge. A stimulating and thought-provoking conversation you don't want to miss! Download Parker's school paper here: https://bit.ly/ParkerZurbuch For more information about the Vincennes surveying program, click here: https://www.vinu.edu/major/surveying-technology.html    

Today's episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" finds us talking with one of the legends in social media for surveyors, Justin Farrow, Founder of Land Surveyors United. Justin, along with collaborator Christopher Lucas and Texas RPLS Deward Bowles, joined Tim Burch to discuss the radical overhaul of the famous website. They spoke of providing educational resources and tools for every facet of surveying, so join us for a great conversation about how the future of sharing surveying knowledge is evolving. For more information about the website: https://landsurveyorsunited.com/rebirth

This week's "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" previews the next session of "Esri and NSPS - Surveyors and GIS Webinar Series" and it's a good one. The host of the series, Linda M. Foster, PLS, GISP, MGIS and Director of Land Records/Cadastre Solutions at Esri, recently joined Tim Burch for to discuss the series. The next webinar, "The Role of GIS and Surveying in a Digital Twin," is coming up, so Linda and Tim talked about why this one will be one not to miss. The featured speaker for the seminar is Narelle Underwood, Surveyor-General and Executive Director of Spatial Services in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Narelle has overseen the planning and implementation of a robust digital twin for the state of NSW and shares the highlights and challenges they faced in implementing this significant project. This will be a great opportunity to hear about the real world benefits of digital twins and the important role surveyors have in its development.  Esri and NSPS | Surveyors and GIS Webinar Series The Role of GIS and Surveying in a Digital Twin September 5, 2024 | 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (PDT) The Role of GIS and Surveying in a Digital Twin For more information about the Esri and NSPS | Surveyors and GIS Webinar Series, visit here: Esri and NSPS | Surveyors and GIS Webinar Series For more information about Linda Foster and her incredible blog, visit here: Linda Foster - Info & Blog

NSPS is excited to announce a collaborative initiative with GeoLearn, a leading online education provider for surveyors, so this episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" features a conversation with Joe Paiva, founder of GeoLearn. This collaboration aims to offer enhanced opportunities for continuing education and training to NSPS members. For more information, visit "https://bit.ly/NSPS-GeoLearn"

This week's episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" is a follow-up with our EP155 guests, Data Activation Center (DAC)! With more surveyors using cellular networks for data collection and communication, this episode catches up with Chandy Sayre (Account Manager), John Robinson (Director of IOT) and April Hawley (IOT Sales Manager) to discuss how cellular technology has advanced for the surveying and mapping communities in two short years. They recently chatted with Tim Burch about expanded coverage, access to multiple cellular networks, and the transition to e-SIM connectivity. Lots of great information about progressing technology, so check it out today!

We are in the "dog days of summer" but NSPS rolls on with news from the legislative world! This episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" finds your host, Tim Burch, providing an update on proposed legislation for banning certain Chinese-made UAV systems. In this episode of "From the Director's Desk," he shares the latest updates on the proposed federal bills and observations on prior federal acts affecting Chinese technology. He also notes that surveyors need to keep their eyes out on other obstacles to the profession. Thanks for listening!

Two in a row for the USACE! "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" finds us have a great conversation with Mack McCarty, Community of Practice Lead for CAD-BIM, Topo Survey, and Hydro Survey at the US Army Corps of Engineers. Mack sat down with Tim Burch to discuss his exposure into surveying at an early age, and how it lead to a carer at the Corps. They discussed the importance of good people within the Corps to make successful projects that protect the public. Mack shared a bit of history of the Corps, so this is a chat you don't want to miss. Lots of survey nuggets in this one!

The Corps is in the house! We are back in the studio for this episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" with a special guest, Natalie Martinez-Vega, Surveyor/Training Specialist from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Army Geospatial Center. Natalie recently stopped at the NSPS headquarters to sit down with Tim Burch to share her "life in surveying" story. She also shared her introduction to surveying at the University of Puerto Rico, opportunities within the USACE, and how training and mentoring is key to helping practitioners become successful surveyors. A truly inspiring conversation, and and features our first ever "words of wisdom" message in Spanish! For more information about a career in surveying with the USACE, visit USAjobs.gov.

This episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" previews a new documentary being filmed to capture the story behind the location, design, and construction of the Erie Canal. Our guest today is Tom Garber, owner of Third Wave Films in Long Island, NY, and the filmmaker behind the upcoming movie, "Creating the Erie Canal." Tom recently chatted with Tim Burch about his introduction to the subject matter, the research necessary to develop the script, and how surveyors played a large part in the overall project. They also talked about how filmmaking and surveying have progressed with technology, yet the basics of each discipline are still important to learn. A great conversation, and we can't wait for the film's release in early 2025! If you would like to make a donation to help this film get finished up, please visit Tom's website: thirdwavefilms.com.  

This week's episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" begins the preparation for the surveying profession to make the move to a new dynamic datum that will replace NAD83 and NAVD 88. Our conversation with David Doyle, NGS Chief Geodetic Surveyor (Ret.) provides an introduction into why this significant step in making this datum "leap" is paramount to how surveyors will establish georeferenced data for generations to follow. A great opener into a series of talks about the new datums, so take a listen today! For more information about the new datums and timeframes, visit the NGS website here: https://geodesy.noaa.gov/datums/newdatums/index.shtml  

This week's “Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast” is chockful of governmental affairs updates! With the recent events within the courts of Texas and our nation's Supreme Court, NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch caught up with our Legislative Consultant, John Palatiello, to discuss the ramifications of these cases in regards to the Davis/Bacon Act. They also discussed the current status of the legislative effort to ban DJI UAV equipment in the US, so download the episode today to keep up on the latest surveying news!

Our final episode in our series featuring chats with FIG Young Surveyors from the recent FIG Working Week 2024 in Accra, Ghana is Angela Anykora from Nigeria and Roshni Sharma from Australia. They joined Tim Burch to chat about the Working Week and how the FIG Young Surveyors are engaging with the profession around the world. We were joined by Rosario Casanova, a surveying professor from Uruguay and Kwabena Asiama, former Chair of the FIG YSN and current Commission 8 Chair from Ghana. A lively conversation that features lots of topics yet captures the overall comradery of the Young Surveyors. This was a great way to wrap up our trip to Ghana, so check out our conversations from all our episodes today!

Continuing in our series of episodes featuring chats with Young Surveyors from the recent FIG Working Week 2024 in Accra, Ghana is Farrah Etcheverry from Arizona and Marcus Schmitt from Illinois. They joined Tim Burch to share their highlights of a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the African continent and interaction with surveying contemporaries from around the world. Farrah and Marcus did a great job representing the USA and NSPS, so check out the conversation.

Next up in our series of episodes featuring conversations with Young Surveyors from the recent FIG Working Week 2024 in Accra, Ghana is Shirley Chapunza from Zimbabwe. She joined Tim Burch for an insight into her introduction as a surveyor, what led her to getting involved with the YSN at the local and international level, and how important mentoring is to surveyors new to the profession. Another great conversation, so check it out today!

We begin a series of episodes featuring conversations with Young Surveyors from around the world as captured at the recent FIG Working Week 2024 in Accra, Ghana. Firas Fahoum is a second generation surveyor from Nazareth, Israel with an incredible passion for our beloved profession. He joined Tim Burch for a chat to discuss his experiences, included working in one of the most historic regions in the world. A great listen, as they discussed the merging of old sacred environments now being measured using the latest in technology. 

Following up from the recent NSPS Student Competition, our latest episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast features Joe Fenicle, Program Director/Assistant Professor - Surveying & Mapping Program at the University of Akron. NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch recently caught up with Joe to talk about his role as an advisor to the Akron students, his start in surveying, and making the transition to full-time teaching. Tim and Joe also chatted his recent article in American Surveyor where he described his near-tragic event with a colony of bees. A great conversation, so give it a listen and subscribe today wherever you listen to your podcasts!

This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is a conversation between Executive Director Tim Burch and John “JB” Byrd, NSPS Federal Lobbyist. The NSPS Spring Meeting is coming up, and so is the NSPS “Day on the Hill” visit to Capitol Hill. Tim caught up with JB to discuss the three (3) talking points our representatives will be taking to the Hill to discuss with their respective legislators. They also talked about other important items the Government Affairs committee has been watching closely. Thanks for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and subscribe wherever you listen to your audio selections.

This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is a conversation between Executive Director Tim Burch and Vince Boyd, PS, Regional Land Surveyor for the National Park Service. Tim recently caught up with Vince to talk about his start in surveying, help along the way by several mentors, and transition to public service with NPS. He shared his working conditions in his current role and retracing boundaries of parcels that haven't been walked in decades. Tim and Vince also chatted about the upcoming NSPS Student Competition and how NPS is helping to coordinate the field exercises under the shadow of the Washington Monument. Thanks for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and subscribe wherever you listen to your audio selections.

This episode contains highlights from several significant conversations from the past year. EP154B - Southeast Technical College EP160 - Jamie Reed, Montana Surveyor EP170 - NYC College of Technology EP173 - John Vrablec, CST III

Please take the time to listen to this episode! Learn more about the future leaders of the NSPS Young Surveyor's Network (YSN). Join the NSPS YSN officers as they interview the two candidates for Secretary.

Please take the time to listen to this episode! Learn more about the future leaders of the NSPS Young Surveyor's Network (YSN). Join the YSN Officers as they interview the three candidates for President-Elect.

Please take the time to listen to this episode! Learn more about the future leaders of our organization. Join host Tim Burch as he interviews the three candidates for President-Elect.

Please take the time to listen to this episode! Learn more about the future leaders of our organization. Join host Tim Burch as he interviews the two candidates for Secretary.

This week's episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast helps to explain the value of the Certified Survey Technician (CST) program from the perspective of an employee and future leader. Your host, Tim Burch, recently chatted with John Vrablec, CST III from just outside the Houston, Texas area. John shared his story discovering the CST program, working his way up to the Level III Construction certification, and becoming a role model for his staff. He shared the importance of proper training and certification in his world of high-definition scanning and modelling of mechanical and industrial facilities. Another great example of how surveying and geospatial careers transcends well beyond boundary retracement!

And we are back! After a well deserved break from the madness that was the FIG Working Week 2023, it is appropriate that our first episode features an outstanding Young Surveyor who participated in her first FIG event. Your host, Tim Burch, recently chatted with Ashley Metz, Surveying Technician II at M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying in Albany, New York, and reminisced about the wonderful and upbeat atmosphere at the Working Week in Orlando. Ashley's attendance to FIG was supported by NYSAPLS and she was everywhere, including volunteering her time to help NSPS with hosting duties at several functions. She shared her experiences on networking with Young Surveyors from around the world, and how surveying covers many more tasks and responsibilities than in the US. Ashley and Tim also talked about participating in the "Connect & Reflect" mental health discussion group and how often surveyors don't look after their mental wellbeing. Look for lots more great things in the future from this talented and eager surveyor!

This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is the second part of our visit to New York City, specifically Brooklyn and the New York City College of Technology's Construction Management and & Civil Engineering Technology program. Your host, Tim Burch, sat down and talked the role of surveying in renewable energy with Lem Morrison, Business Development Lead for GdB Geospatial as well as Adjunct Assistant Professor for the surveying program at the college. Lem and Tim chatted about surveying in many arenas, including our deteriorating infrastructure, housing shortfalls, and why surveyors should pay attention to opportunities in the development, construction, and implementation of renewable energy. An eye-opening conversation about our profession's involvement in the short-and long-term improvements throughout our country. This episode will make one see how important the surveying profession is to the future of our country.

Surveying is alive and thriving in the Big Apple! This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds your host, Tim Burch, fulfilling an invitation to interact with students enrolled in surveying classes at the New York City College of Technology's Construction Management & Civil Engineering Technology program at the Brooklyn campus. Lem Morrison, Adjunct Assistant Professor and Business Development Lead for GdB Geospatial, provided Tim with an overview of the program and hosted a Q&A session during a break in his lecture. While many of the students are working towards a career in civil engineering, the surveying classes are inspiring them to seek out more opportunities in the surveying and geospatial pathways.  This is a great conversation about balancing life in the big city and gathering important education towards a very bright career path.   For more information about this program, visit: https://www.citytech.cuny.edu/construction-engineering for details.

Surveyors, by nature and background, are problem solvers. We are typically focused on completing fact- and evidence-based processes and projects under time and budget constraints, so stress plays a big part throughout the profession. This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast highlights the month of May being recognized as "National Mental Health Awareness Month," and how NSPS is promoting good mental health for all within the profession. Your host, NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch, examines how the profession and its practitioners have changed with the various generations and evolution of measuring technology. If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of mental illness, help is just a call or click away: SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit their website at www.samhsa.gov. For emergencies, please dial 988 for immediate assistance. Thank for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and subscribe wherever you listen to your audio selections.

The Certified Survey Technician (CST) Board is in the house! While on a break during their quarterly business and grading meeting, the members of the CST Board joined “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and your host, Tim Burch, to talk about what is going on with the program. The board shares their experiences in their professional careers that lead them to devoting a significant amount of time in their volunteer efforts of board duties. We hear about the origin of the program and ongoing efforts to modernize the content, format, and delivery of this important certification exam. The Certified Survey Technician (CST) testing program has been a staple in technician exams and career-path guidance for more than four decades. For more information about the CST program,, how to apply for the exam OR to volunteer as a proctor, please visit the website at CSTNSPS.COM.

This week's episode of "Surveyor Says!" The NSPS Podcast asks the question: have you ever wondered how GIS can help you as a surveyor? Linda Foster, PLS, GISP, MGIS, Global Manager - Land Records/Cadastre for Esri, sat down with your host, Tim Burch, to discuss the webinar series and what surveyors can gain from checking it out. Would you like to learn more but just don't have the time or know where to start? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this webinar series is for you! Join us as we introduce you to GIS and the many ways it can help you in your daily work and also enhance the products you are delivering to your clients. Webinars will be recorded and made available to those who register, so don't worry if you can't make it during the live session.

This week's episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds us in the nation's capital within the shadow of the Washington Monument and the NSPS Student Competition. Your host, Tim Burch, caught up with Megan Theune-Baillargeon, a Young Surveyor from Wisconsin and volunteer for the Competition. Megan shared her story of growing up on the outskirts of Milwaukee and getting her start in surveying. She talked about the benefits of working for a small firm early in her career to gain valuable knowledge in varying parts of surveying. Megan has taken that early experience and transforming her career path through surveying classes into a future goal of professional licensure. Our profession will be much better off if we can encourage more bright young minds like Megan! Thanks for your contribution to the NSPS Student Competition and for your efforts to promote the profession through the Wisconsin YSN.

Emerging technology is the theme for this episode as we take a peek at combining several cutting edge measuring devices and placing them on one platform. Our guest this week on "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" is Michael Bleeker, a student at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Your host, Tim Burch, met Michael at the NJSPLS "SurvCon" in Atlantic City where "Gunther" was unveiled to the attendees for a demonstration. The two of them sat down recently to discuss the project and how Michael is applying his variety of skills to build an instrument for future surveyors. He shared his background in mechanical engineering and why he is applying that knowledge into building better measuring tools for the future.

Wrapping up our series in highlighting "Women in Surveying" during the March celebration of "Women's History Month," this episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds us talking parcel mapping and land title rights. Your host, Executive Director Tim Burch, connected with Paula Dijkstra from the Netherlands, where she is the Director of Kadaster International. Paula shared her story about growing up "below sea level" in the Netherlands and becoming fascinated with geography in school. Her core interest became cultural geography, and led to more studies in GIS and parcel/land title rights. Tim and Paula also talked about how technology is changing the ability to manage land title rights so more under-developed countries can utilize the power of GIS and surveying to establish permanent ownership for its residence. Paula also shared the importance of mentoring from all viewpoints to engage and encourage everyone within the team.

This week's episode of “Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast” continues our journey through Women's History Month and our "Women in Surveying" series. Once again, our guest is from the Garden State of New Jersey and a student in the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Your host, Tim Burch, sat down with Megan Sattur to chat about the program at NJIT, the importance of combining education with experience, and how technology is opening many doors for future generations of surveyors from all walks of life. She shared how an early job in the title industry and retracing legal descriptions led her to going back to school to pursue her surveying degree. Megan also talked about how NJIT recognizes the importance of learning and utilizing new technologies and software as critical skills necessary in producing job-ready surveyors and geospatialists. A great conversation with a dynamic young talent so check out what she has to say!

This "bonus" episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast, as part of National Surveyors Week and Global Surveyors Day, showcases a high school program in which training futures surveyors is their primary objective. The members of the Bucks Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors (PSLS) recently hosted the Senior Scholarship Dinner for the students within the Bucks County Technical High School surveying program. NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch was in attendance, so he recorded conversations with the students, company sponsors, and Program Lead Doug Bennet for this week's bonus posting. Check out their conversation and hear how these students are utilizing this educational opportunity to invest in themselves for a "future proof" career. They also share how co-op employment through company sponsors are providing a great way to build their careers while minimizing the debt for future schooling.

March is Women's History Month, so NSPS is continuing to highlight “Women in Surveying” with another great conversation! This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is Tim Burch's recent chat with Jennifer Reap, PLS, Principal of Badey & Watson (badey-watson.com), a surveying and engineering firm in Cold Spring, NY. A second generation surveyor, Jen shared her story of trying not to follow in her father's footsteps, but how this wonderful profession brought her back to her true calling as a licensed surveyor. They talked about how the evolution of women in surveying has come a long way and how the profession can do a better job going forward. Jen noted that having a passion for the profession and good work ethic can lead to a fulfilling career that will last a lifetime.

Continuing our series in highlighting "Women in Surveying" during the March celebration of "Women's History Month," this episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is no exception. Your host, Executive Director Tim Burch, recently chatted with Jamie Reed, PLS, with Sands Surveying, Inc. in Kalispell, MT where she is also a partner in the firm. She shared her story about getting exposed to surveying through Trig-Star in high school, attending Flathead Valley Community College, then obtaining her license to survey in the beautiful Rocky Mts. in northwest Montana. A passionate advocate for the profession, Jamie talked about her volunteering opportunities, including presenting to students in high school and various scouting troops about surveying. She also discussed the importance of professional associations being involved with ongoing legislation that directly affects surveyors and the public they serve. She is truly a role model for all surveyors by how she is spreading our message about the profession.

March is Women's History Month, so NSPS kicks off the next few weeks highlighting “Women in Surveying.” This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is the conversation between Executive Director Tim Burch and the current NSPS President Amanda Allred talking her year leading our organization. She shares experiences from her travels, meeting lots of surveyors worldwide, and how women are becoming more respected within the profession. Amanda and Tim talk about their trip to Warsaw, Poland for the 2022 FIG Congress as US delegates and being among peers from around the world. An additional shoutout to Terrane for assisting Amanda with being available to use her position of NSPS President to promote "Women in Surveying" along with the overall profession.  terrane.net

"Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is your source for the captured presentation and conversations from the Lobby Day Town Hall (February 23rd @ 2PM EST) as your host, NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch and the Government Affairs Team of Chair Mark Sargent, John Palatiello (Legislative Consultant), and John "JB" Byrd (NSPS Federal Lobbyist), discuss the three talking points for the March 29th Capitol Hill visit with our legislators. To participate in the upcoming in-person Lobby Day activities, please visit the NSPS website (nsps.us.com) and register under the Advocacy/Day on the Hill.

This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds your host, Executive Director Tim Burch “on the road” and reporting from the FIG Council Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark and the MARLS Conference in Great Falls, Montana. He reports on progress of the FIG Working Week 2023 in Orlando, update on the NSPS Student Competition in Arlington, VA on March 29-30, and the status of activities for National Surveyors Week (March 19-25). Tim also shares the schedule of events for the annual Lobby Day activities, including a Town Hall (February 23rd @ 2PM EST) to discuss the three talking points for the March 29th Capitol Hill visit with our legislators.

This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds your host, Tim Burch, traveling again to the offices of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) for gatherings of the FIG Council and the Advisory Committee of Commission Chairs (ACCO). During the meetings, Tim sat down with various chairs within ACCO to discuss their roles within the group and what each are looking forward to experiencing at the upcoming FIG Working Week 2023 hosted jointly with NSPS in Orlando, Florida on May 28 - June 2. For more information, visit FIG.net/FIG2023.    

Calling all surveyors who use cellular networks for data collection and communication! “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds your host, Tim Burch, connected with the team at Data Activation Center (DAC), a telecommunication consultant that specializes in cellular data. Kelly Wingham Dyson (Founder and President) and Chandy Sayre (Dealer Relationship Manager) chatted with Tim about the history of their company, why working with a data communications consultant is essential to the surveyor, and their philosophy on providing the best customer service is an essential trait in the business world. Check out their conversation and hear why reliable data communication is an important tool in the surveyor's toolbox is. For more information, visit: https://www.dataactivationcenter.com/ Thanks for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and subscribe wherever you listen to your audio selections.

Part 2 of Episode 154 of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast with Southeast Technical College, a two-year surveying program located in Sioux Falls, continues with more great conversation. Your host, Tim Burch, sits down with Rod Breitling and Beth Kassing, the main faculty for the program, and Marie Hofer, a student in both the land surveying and civil engineering programs at STC. Check out their conversation and hear how the program is geared to prepare the students for the "future of surveying" first hand through the curriculum AND internships.   For more information about this program, visit https://www.southeasttech.edu/programs/engineering/land-surveying-science-technology/index.php and https://www.southeasttech.edu/news/2022/surveying-success-at-southeast-tech.php