Mark Mason
Mark Mason
real thinking land
A lot of people don't think much about what land surveyors do. In a nutshell, we are the interpreters and providers of landmarks and records that directly impact real property.
past land connections
I was attracted to the direct connection with history that land surveyors experience in the form of plans, field notes, and from surveying monuments from decades or even centuries in the past.
responsibility land should
Professional land surveyors take on a lot of responsibility, and should be compensated appropriately.
regret land careers
I've met very few professional land surveyors who regret their career path, and even fewer, who are out of work, even during economic slowdowns.
adventure land office
If you're looking for an adventure, an intellectual challenge, and a close-knit community of professionals, consider land surveying! It's not for everyone, and I'd recommend working as a surveyor's assistant or office staff before committing to the necessary schooling.
land oil people
People sometimes are under the impression that finding their property corners should cost as much as changing their oil or blowing out their sprinklers. What they don't realize is that land surveyors are required to stand behind their work for the rest of their lives.
land demand surveyors
Legal land surveyors are few and far between and can find themselves in demand.
land salary lawyer
In general, salary for land surveyors is often similar to that of a professional engineer or lawyer - surveyors are often "comfortable" but not "wealthy."
reading engineering land
Land surveyors can spend as much time reading legislation, bylaws, and engineering documents as we spend in front of an instrument in the field or calculating coordinates for a subdivision. We are mathematicians, historians, project managers, advocates, engineers, and even chainsaw operators!
land office lucky
I'm lucky enough to split my time between the field and the office. Some land surveyors in larger outfits can work mostly from behind a desk, managing many field crews at once.
land giving chance
Land surveying has been a positive influence on my life, and I'd encourage anyone who hasn't considered it to give it a chance!
mean land important
It's important to know that, unlike lawyers, land surveyors put the public interest first. That means we're not biased by our client - this means that the property line will be drawn in the most equitable position, regardless of which neighbor is paying the bill.
struggle land advice
When I got my commission, other land surveyors told me to ask for advice from my peers when I was struggling with something.
government order land
Some land surveyors delve into land development advocacy, working with local government on behalf of clients in order to facilitate progress on a project. Others stick to strictly surveying. The approach depends on the individual firm and the needs of the local area.