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The message to be spread according to NSPS, which serves as the voice of surveyors nationwide, is that the role of the surveyor has been and remains of vital importance to the development of United States.
"As long as property ownership remains one of the pillars of life in America the role of surveyors will remain vital," said Curt Sumner, Executive Director of NSPS. "To this day, owning land, America's greatest asset remains the American dream. Without the knowledge, abilities and guidance of a professional surveyor to determine boundaries this dream largely disappears."
NSPS has petitioned the White House to proclaim this week National Surveyors Week.
NJSPLS has petitioned Governor Phil Murphy for a State Proclamation.
Sumner noted that there are over 45,000 professional surveyors in the United States. The value of their work remains vital to the future of economic growth of our nation. For example, Hydrographic surveys are important to the use of all our bodies of water; Geodetic surveys determine precise global positioning for such activities as aircraft and missile navigation; Cartographic surveys are used for mapping and charting as well as photogrammetry, the science of using aerial photographs for measurements and map production.
The establishment of the week of March following the third Sunday as National Surveyors Week is designed to be a tribute to all surveyors.
By Ambrose Gmeiner, PLS, President
Many of our members are inquiring about the use of digital signatures and seals.
Typically, digitally‐transmitted plans with electronic seals affixed in accordance with these rules should be accepted as part of a permit application.
Click here to download the full text of the regulations that govern the use of digital signatures and seals.
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NJSPLS CALENDAR:
- March 18-24 - National Surveyors Week
- June 2 - Annual Awards Dinner
- September 27 - NJSPLS Golf Outing
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The Hill
A group of Republican lawmakers from New York and New Jersey met with Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to emphasize the importance of a multibillion-dollar rail project the Trump administration has backed away from in recent months.
Rep. Leonard Lance (R-N.J.) said he asked for the meeting, which comes as a vote on the upcoming omnibus spending bill appears to move to next week. Reps. Pete King (R-N.Y.), Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), Dan Donovan (R-N.Y.), Chris Smith (R-N.J.), Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.) and John Faso (R-N.Y.) also participated.
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The American Surveyor
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator(CBI) expanded to 9.67 months during the fourth quarter of 2017 — its highest level ever and a 2.25 percent increase from the prior quarter. Backlog records were broken in the Northeast region, the commercial/industrial segment and among firms with $30 to $50 million in annual revenues. CBI is up by 1.36 months, or 16.3 percent, on a year-over-year basis.
"During the fourth quarter of 2017, the CBI established an all-time high, breaking records set during both the first and third quarters of last year," said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
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The American Surveyor
Life in the field can be hard. Long hours, demanding deadlines, physical exertion, difficult terrain and inclement weather are daily challenges. Add to this the high level of expectations Fenstermaker team members put upon themselves to deliver quality service and top-notch deliverables and you've got one tough job description.
In 2017 Fenstermaker began a campaign to give everyone an idea of what our team members encounter in the field.
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U.S. News & World Report
As a tug of war over funding a multibillion-dollar rail project continue in Washington, the perils facing Northeast Corridor commuters were brought into stark relief again when a century-old bridge malfunctioned, suspending train service for hours in and out of New York.
The Portal Bridge just outside Newark became stuck around 4:20 a.m. when workers couldn't get it to realign after performing maintenance work.
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No matter what the future holds, prepare to meet challenges head on. Future-proof your resume by becoming a Certified Survey Technician (CST). This unique four-level certification program indicates official recognition by NSPS that a person can perform surveying tasks at a specific technical level.
Show what you can do! Decide between the field or office track. Visit www.nsps.us.com for details.
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Did you know that there are more than 1,700 active CSTs in the United States?
NJ.com
Two wealthy New Jersey towns will have to plan for more than 2,200 low- and moderate-income units, according to a court ruling that advocates say sends a strong message to municipalities resisting affordable housing.
Mercer County Assignment Judge Mary C. Jacobson last week ruled Princeton would have to accommodate 753 new affordable units and West Windsor 1,500.
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