5 Smart Apps Every Surveyor Should Download

Posted by CourthouseDirect.com Team - 01 October, 2014

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A mobile device is powerful tool for many purposes. With many different apps and capabilities, a smart phone can serve a multitude of functions for various professions. From helping people maintain better health to helping sports enthusiasts and physical fitness buffs stay on track apps have revolutionized the way we stay organized and focused.

One group that has greatly benefited from the current technological explosion is surveyors. While this might seem unusual, smart phones carry many important capabilities to help land surveyors do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.

Let’s take a look at some of the best apps for surveyors.

Genius Scan

Genius Scan
This app is perfect for an on-the-go work schedule similar to surveyor’s. From visiting sites to talking with clients, surveyors spend a large amount of time outside the office. However, they still need many important documents and blue prints. Genius Scan offers the perfect solution!

With state-of-the-art scanning capabilities, smart phones can quickly scan documents or large construction plans, which are immediately converted into PDF files and saved on the phone. This app gives surveyors freedom for a more flexible schedule and more versatile work environment without losing productivity or lacking essential information.

USB Disk

USB
For surveyors who want access to information from other portable devices, the USB Disk app provides sharing capabilities between a smart phone, tablet, and digital music device. By syncing the information between these devices, surveyors can easily access important documents or music for the long road trips.

Metal Detector

Metal Detector
Yes, smart phones can serve as metal detectors now. Although they might not replace the reliability of a Schonstedt, surveyors should consider downloading the app to have a back-up option in the event of dead batteries or damaged technology.

Evernote

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Downloading this app is like downloading a personal assistant. It provides a space to create task lists, organize a daily schedule, make quick notes about different projects, and much more. Surveyors are busy individuals, and they need to optimize their time when they are out visiting various sites over the course of a day. Keeping track of information in a single location will improve efficiency.

CamCard

Cam Card
Download this app to quickly save information from business cards on a smart phone. In addition to saving contact information on the phone, CamCard automatically syncs information with corresponding tablets, computers, and other devices. Contacts are important for surveyors, so this app has potential to revolutionize the networking scene for many individuals in this industry.

Surveyors should properly utilize their smart phone’s capabilities to get the best results in for their business, along with staying organized, and becoming more skilled in their field. With a variety of apps designed for their needs, surveyors who use them can enjoy a significant advantage over competitors.

* Images courtesy of the iTunes and Google Play App Stores 

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