Land surveying is the method of measuring 3D points on a piece of land. Construction businesses, regulatory agencies, and property owners all use land surveys to find out about the lay of the land. It’s a critical step in assessing any property for future development. With the help of drones and GPS, it’s simple and… Read more »
Land surveying offers vital information about the worksite to civil engineers and architects, giving them location-specific details necessary for the job. For example, the land surveyor can also give a civil engineer information on where precisely the bridge footings must be located. The civil engineer can then decide how much weight the bridge can… Read more »
National Surveyors Week (March 17-23) honors land surveyors for their great contributions to our community. Land surveyors play a crucial role in ensuring effective land use planning, construction, and development. Their precise measurements and comprehensive mapping contribute to useful urban planning, environmental monitoring, and sustainable land use. In celebration, Baseline sent out surveys to… Read more »
This week is National Surveyors Week! In celebration of National Surveyors Week, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our survey team, who play an indispensable role in shaping our world. Land surveying dovetails art and science by establishing or reestablishing corners, lines, boundaries, and monuments of land based on recorded documents,… Read more »
SURVEY THE SURVEYORS As National Surveyors Week comes to a close, we want to end with one final question & answer from our team. See below what the surveyors had to say in regards to what they love most about their job, what advice they have to offer, and what their favorite projects were in the… Read more »
A LONG HISTORY National Surveyors Week is celebrated annually during the fourth week of March; this year it takes place during March 20th – 26th. The theme for this year’s celebration is communication, a vital aspect of every day work. The event was first created by the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) in… Read more »
A Day in the Life as a Surveyor, with Danielle Bustos! ABOUT DANIELLE As National Surveyors Week comes to a close, we want to again thank Surveyors globally for their commitment to this profession and constant efforts to improve communities. Additionally, in honor of Women’s History Month this March, we would like to feature one… Read more »
A LONG HISTORY National Surveyors Week is celebrated annually during the fourth week of March; this year it takes place during March 21st-27th. The event was first created by the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) in February of 1984. Additionally, the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, signed a Presidential Proclamation… Read more »
As technology rapidly progresses, Baseline’s goal is to maintain a strong presence and adapt accordingly. One priority is to make projects more efficient for both, our clients as well as our employees. It is because of this, that in early 2020, our Survey Division purchased a drone to diversify our surveying capabilities meet the goals… Read more »
Quote of the Day “Go and make a survey of the land and write a description of it.” — Joshua 18:8 NIV As National Surveyors Week comes to an end, Baseline thanks our surveyors and their teams for braving the elements and sequestered public! Stay well and safe! Surveyor Joke of the Day Q –… Read more »
Survey Story of the Day “In 2018, I helped set aerial control in the Gila National Forest, New Mexico. Camping out for three days, we traveled by foot and ATV to several mountain tops and laid out panel points and recorded our observations to send into OPUS for a solution. After control was established, the… Read more »
Survey Story of the Day “While surveying in New York City, the only parking space we were able to find was in the elevated parking garages they had there. This meant we needed to get all equipment and supplies needed for the day out of the truck when we park. We were not able to… Read more »
Women in Surveying According to the latest statistics, there are only 13% of women working in the surveying field and 27% of land surveying students are female. Compared to 1980s that showed a 3% female participation, the progress made in diversifying the profession in nearly three decades is clear, we are seeing an increase in… Read more »
Survey Story of the Day “I got to survey the URS terminal at McCarran Airport, specifically the “Janet Airlines” terminal, i.e. Area 51 employees. This project included an extensive background check, under armed guard, no cameras and no phones. As far as aliens go, that’s classified.“— Danny Tucker, Survey Crew Chief NOTE: Janet Airlines, also… Read more »
In January, Aaron Demo, Doug Lancaster, Jayme Hobin, and Danielle Bustos braved the cold to complete drone flight school each earning their Part 107 certification which allows them to legally pilot an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV or drone) for commercial use under FAA regulation. The flight school our team participated in was administered by an… Read more »
Survey Stories of the Day “In August of 2017, I was performing a topographic survey. This job was located near Broomfield, Colorado. One of the great aspects of being a field surveyor is that you never know what you will find, see, or experience. On this day, I found a bag with stolen guns, jewelry,… Read more »
Survey Stories of the Day “I was waiting along the side of US Highway 82 for our field crew to show up so we could continue our survey at the Pitkin County Airport (Aspen, CO). Sitting on the tailgate of the truck, I noticed something flapping in the breeze down in the borrow ditch. I… Read more »
Survey Stories of the Day “Favorite story: Working on a ballfield/rec center construction staking job, we had some interesting clients. They were stern and stubborn, but one time, the project leads were driving around the site on a gator. Eventually, they started messing around and crashed into a ditch. It took forever to get them out,… Read more »
Survey Story of the Day “While surveying on the coast of Washington state, I was cutting line with a brush axe and carrying equipment in a large pack slung over my back. I emerged from the woods onto the beach just as a Trident submarine was traveling back to base, along with its security escort.… Read more »
The Northern Colorado Cattle Baron’s Ball was held this past Saturday for the American Cancer Society. Baseline was a proud teddy bear sponsor of the event that included a concert (Chancey Williams and The Younger Brothers Band), silent auction, dinner, and lots of fun for this worthy cause. Teddy Bears
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