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Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast

National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS)

Want to hear from the movers and shakers of the surveying profession? Each week, NSPS brings you conversations with the trendsetters and difference-makers that are helping to shape the world of surveying. Your host, NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch sits down with various personalities to discuss all things surveying, all bundled in a 30-minute conversation.

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Episode 122 - Gary Kent talks surveyors off the ledge...

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2022/05/04

ATTENTION SURVEYORS! ALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE SURVEY STANDARDS ARE HERE TO PROTECT YOU! A recent inquiry from a surveying professional posed the following question: can a plat be titled a "ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey" without doing any field work? We bring in our resident Land Title Survey expert, Mr. Gary Kent, to pose this question and others as surveyors nationwide are under fire for cheaper surveys and quicker turnaround times. No, you are NOT the only surveyor to refuse to do something unethical on

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Episode 121 - John Palatiello and Proposed...

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2022/04/28

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ALERT! The Department of Labor has issued proposed rule changes that will include surveying under the Davis-Bacon Act, so we asked John Palatiello, NSPS Legislative Consultant, back on the podcast to discuss the issue. He shared the history of the Davis-Bacon Act and why including surveying under rules typically established for labor is a negative for the profession. John talks about how NSPS, our state affiliates, and our membership can help oppose these proposed changes so our

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“Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast featuring “From the...

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2022/04/20

This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is the next installment of “From the Director’s Desk” and shares many of the recent events happening within the organization. Your host, NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch, brings the latest news from the national surveying fronts on conferences, presentations, and upcoming events and promotions. He also shares information on what the mission and charge of NSPS, and how to engage with the organization for your events.

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Episode 119 - This informative episode covers the...

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2022/03/25

After a short break to coordinate National Surveyor’s Week and Global Surveyor’s Day, we are back! We think we made up for the absence with this week’s offering. This informative episode covers the importance of contracts with our resident Land Title Survey expert, Mr. Gary Kent, PLS. He recently sat down with Tim Burch to discuss why a signed contract is particularly important when performing and providing a Land Title Survey along with several good tips on protecting both the surveyor and client

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Episode 118 - The Podcast dives into the deep end of...

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2022/03/09

Ever wonder what it takes to be a CFedS? Do you want to know what makes a CFedS? This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast dives into the deep end of the Certified Federal Surveyor program with the program manager and actual CFedS, Mr. Glen Thurow, PS, CFedS. Glen is part of the team working with the Bureau of Land Management to upgrade the existing program and provide new materials for study and continuing education. He recently sat down with Tim Burch to discuss the history of the program,

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Episode 117 - ”From the Director’s Desk” - This...

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2022/03/03

This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast begins a new informational series appropriately named “From the Director’s Desk” and shares the latest news and insight on upcoming events. The inaugural installment features information about the upcoming “NSPS Day on the Hill” taking place on March 30, 2022, and related activities along with more details about National Surveyor’s Week (March 20-26) and Global Surveyor’s Day (March 21). For more information about these events, visit nsps.us.com for

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Episode 116 - The Podcast finds us in the Palmetto...

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2022/02/23

“Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds us in the Palmetto State and chatting with Aaron Leach, PLS, owner at Rowe Professional Services Company (Myrtle Beach office) and member of the NSPS Trig-Star committee. He recently sat down with Tim Burch to talk about his beginnings in surveying, childhood trips with his grandfather leading to his love for the outdoors, and why membership in your professional society is more than networking. Aaron shared his thoughts on past experiences and mentors, and why

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Episode 115 - One of the biggest values of being an...

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2022/02/09

One of the biggest values of being an NSPS member is advocacy, so this week’s episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is a great way to hear all about our legislative efforts. John Palatiello, Partner at Miller/Wenhold, is the NSPS Legislative Consultant, longtime advocate for geospatial professions, and leads the overall efforts of our Joint Government Affairs Committee (JGAC). He recently celebrated his 40th anniversary of legislative representation and recently talked with Tim Burch about

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Episode 114 - The NSPS Podcast caught up with Alysen...

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2022/02/02

It is not too often we get to sit down and talk about the surveying profession with someone who has been such a driving force in the Young Surveyors Network, but this week’s conversation gets it done! “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast caught up with Alysen Tierney, PLS, the immediate Past President of the Wisconsin Young Surveyors Network and spark plug behind the success and growth of the group. With a little arm-twisting, she sat down with Tim Burch at the recent WSLS Institute to talk about her

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Episode 113 - PLSO 2022 Surveyor of the Year, Pat...

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2022/01/26

Royalty in the house! During a recent trip to the Oregon to the PLSO Conference in Salem, we were able to sit down with their 2022 Surveyor of the Year, Pat Gaylord, PLS for this episode of “Surveyor Says!” Pat sat down for an in-person conversation with Tim Burch to discuss his new role of NSPS Director for Oregon, workforce development efforts with PLSO, and what the future holds for the surveying profession. He shared growing up with a surveying household with father and uncle, going to college

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Episode 112 - Ron Nelms, PLS - Author of ”Putting Big...

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2022/01/19

“Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast goes to the library! This week, we feature Ron Nelms, PLS, who recently published a wonderful book “Putting Big Sticks by Little Sticks” that reflects the journey that his surveying career has taken. Ron recently talked with our two hosts, Curt Sumner and Tim Burch, on what inspired him to write about his career and how many life lessons are learned along the way. He explained that the surveying profession has provided him with my experiences and challenges that

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Episode 111 - Galen Scott - GPS on Benchmarks

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2022/01/12

We promised to have him back! This week is the return of our favorite National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Constituent Resources Manager, Mr. Galen Scott. Back in Episode 71, Galen discussed the popular GPS on Benchmarks program that uses crowdsourced geodetic information from around the country to help NGS with future transformation tools. We appreciate you tuning in to listen to “Geospatial with Galen” and he will be back soon to talk about all things OPUS and other great things from NGS. Thanks again

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Episode 110 - Big Announcement! w/ Curt & Tim

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2022/01/06

After a much-needed break for the holidays, we are back and with big changes to announce for the new year. This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast features our two hosts, Curt Sumner and Tim Burch, but in different roles for the organization. After a 23-year run as Executive Director, Curt is transitioning to an Emeritus role and has handed the reins to Tim as the new Executive Director. Curt and Tim sat down after a hectic first week to reflect on the change at the top of NSPS yet

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EP109 ”What is Surveying?” - Subsurface Underground...

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2021/12/15

This episode of “Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast” delves into the world of underground utility location from the surveyor’s perspective and features Mike Clifford, DGT Associates co-founder & principal, and Mike Twohig, Director of Subsurface Mapping for DGT.

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Episode 108 - This episode features interviews with...

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2021/12/08

This episode of “Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast” features interviews with Jeanette Harley, Heather Kennan, and Eric Salovich, the candidates for NSPS Young Surveyors Network (YSN) Secretary in the upcoming 2022 Election. All three young entrepreneurs sat down recently to chat with NSPS President-Elect Tim Burch about goals for the YSN, the importance of a strong relationship between the Young Surveyors and the NSPS Board of Directors, and what each of them sees coming up with the future of

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Episode 107 - The NSPS Podcast” features interviews...

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2021/12/01

This episode of “Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast” features interviews with Nolan Mark and Jacob Heck, candidates for NSPS Young Surveyors Network (YSN) Vice President in the upcoming 2022 Election. Both gentlemen sat down recently to chat with NSPS President-Elect Tim Burch about goals for the YSN, the importance of a strong relationship between the Young Surveyors and the NSPS Board of Directors, and what each of them sees coming up with the future of surveying. The Young Surveyors Network

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Episode 106 - Happy Thanksgiving!

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2021/11/25

Each week, we bring you fascinating guests that are involved in the profession of surveying, but this week we are doing something a little different in the spirit of Thanksgiving. This episode finds several of the officers and our Executive Director, Curt Sumner, sharing what they are thankful for during this holiday season. Thanks for joining us here on this holiday edition of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast.

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Episode 105 - Bob Akins, PLS - Candidate for NSPS...

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2021/11/19

This episode of “Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast” features executive Director Curt Sumner sitting down to speak with Bob Akins, PLS (OH) and a candidate for NSPS Vice President in the upcoming 2022 Election. Bob has been involved in the surveying profession for over 40 years after serving his country in the Army as a surveyor for several tours of Southeast Asia. Bob represented the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio (PLSO) as NSPS Governor and was part of the 100% Membership initiative in which he

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Episode 104 - Survey & GIS Summit -”What is...

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2021/11/10

This week’s episode features our panel discussion from the recent “Survey & GIS Summit” hosted virtually by NSPS and URISA. Our panelists are Linda Foster, PLS, GISP from Ferber Engineering, Tripp Corbin, MCP, GISP from Davey Resource Group and Brent Jones, PE, PLS from Esri. Surveyors and GIS professionals share tools, markets, clients, and a lot more. There are many commonalities with services that surveyors and GIS professionals offer, but there are many differences as well. Questions were

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EP103 Rick Howard, PLS - Candidate for NSPS Vice...

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2021/11/03

This episode of “Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast” features executive Director Curt Sumner sitting down to speak with Rick Howard, PLS (CT) and a candidate for NSPS Vice President in the upcoming 2022 Election. Rick has been involved in the surveying profession for over 30 years. His educational background includes an associate degree in Civil Technology from the University of New Hampshire and a Bachelor of Science in Survey Engineering from The University of Maine, Orono. Rick has both private

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