5 Recommended Books for Surveyors
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 06/25/2014
- Surveying
Between giving attention to the latest industry news, learning more about the intricacies of land surveying and furthering expertise as a land professional, surveyors pursue ongoing education for personal and professional benefit. Among ...
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Hot Weather Hazards: Surveyors Stay Cool in the Summer
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 06/09/2014
- Surveying
With summer quickly approaching, staying cool is a top priority for surveyors. The need to spend hours out in the Texas sun adds to the danger of getting dehydrated or experiencing symptoms of heat stroke. Here are some tips for staying ...
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Surveyors: Network Like a Professional
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 06/06/2014
- Surveying
As one of the most effective ways to meet new people, enhance your expertise and stay in-the-know about the latest industry news, professional networking is an important aspect of personal and career advancement. The only way to truly ...
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The History of GIS
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 04/04/2014
- Surveying
GIS (geospatial information system), with roots in traditional cartography, has become a useful tool for mapping and evaluating an area of land. Unlike cartography, GIS presents data in a way that can be analyzed and argued so intelligent ...
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Happy National Surveyors Week from CourthouseDirect.com
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 03/17/2014
- Surveying
We know how important surveyors are to the oil and gas, real estate and land title industries, so we’re proudly celebrating National Surveyors Week.
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Why Public Records Matter: The Hidden Value of Land Registry Systems
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 10/02/2013
- Legal
Editor’s Note: We’ve edited a portion of this blog post to better convey the message.
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Can You Conduct A Seismic Survey Without the Landowner's Permission?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 08/14/2013
- Surveying
For years, seismic surveys have been a cornerstone of the American energy industry. New technologies have standardized and simplified the seismic survey process, and it's now commonplace for landowners in energy-rich regions to commission ...
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What is a Legal Property Description, Part 2: How is Your Land Defined?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 06/08/2013
- Surveying
In the first part of our series on legal property descriptions, we discussed government land surveys, lots and blocks or platting. But what about street addresses?
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What is a Legal Property Description, Part 1: Do you Know Where your Land Is?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 05/13/2013
- Surveying
Most property owners are aware that their domains have been subdivided, set apart or otherwise separated from larger chunks of surveyed land. Although an individual who owns a quarter-acre lot in an incorporated city may have a very ...
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How Does GIS Technology Work?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 04/15/2013
- Surveying
A geographic information system (GIS) joins hardware, software and information together to capture, manage, analyze and present various kinds of puzzling information. You can solve problems by viewing the data and processing the answers to ...
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