As the saying goes, time is of the essence. And if you didn’t think time could be any more accurate than the atomic clocks that most digital devices rely on daily, think again. Have you ever thought about how long a second really is? You probably haven’t because it’s here and gone in the blink… Read more »
Category: Importance of Land Surveying
Becoming a Land Surveyor
In my last post, I discussed the ways that we should be thankful for land surveying. For this post, I would like to focus on some of the pluses of being a land surveyor, how it can bring much joy to your life if you decide to pursue it as a career. Joy. That’s an… Read more »
This Thanksgiving, Be Thankful for Land Surveyors
This Thanksgiving, are you thankful for America? We recently celebrated Veterans Day; of course, you’re thankful for America, but did you know that America wouldn’t be America without the skills and dedication of land surveyors throughout its history? It’s important to educate the public on the importance of the land surveying industry – why… Read more »
USGS Recruits Citizen Volunteers for National Map Corps
Since its conception in 1879, the U.S Geological Survey has devoted itself to mapping the vast lands that constitute the United States of America. After over a century of survey work, the USGS is still plugging away, using new technologies and techniques to produce more accurate, comprehensive maps of the nation. With over 3 million… Read more »
Wetland Delineation: What It Is and Why It Matters
At Blaze Design, Inc. we do our best to serve society by conducting detailed, accurate land surveys each and every time we’re out in the field. After all, people all over Vermont and New York depend on us to keep their homes clear of flood plains, unstable terrain, and other environmental hazards. Every now and… Read more »
The Importance of Land Surveying Today
Population growth is reaching unprecedented levels across the world. Having breached 7.1 billion, the concentration in world population is centered in the East, such as China and India. Domestically speaking, the population growth is gobbling up residential and commercial land faster than ever. The population of the US surpassed 300 million for the first… Read more »
A Land Surveyor’s Expertise and its Role in Laying One JFK Assassination Theory to Rest
With the fifty-year anniversary of the assassination of our 35th president having just passed, many questions are still left unanswered and many theories are still being put forth. John F. Kennedy still remains a monumental, frequently-discussed topic in our culture and although much time has elapsed and advancements in technology have been made, there… Read more »
The Misplacement of a National Monument Proves the Importance of Today’s Land Surveying Technology
In the past, we’ve discussed the importance of land surveying and how the proper equipment is crucial to getting accurate results. However, there are times where we find it difficult to really understand certain things until we can see the evidence for ourselves. Well when it comes to this particular profession, we can think… Read more »