Drone technology has transformed the way Surveyors collect, process and analyse spatial data. With an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a […]

What Happens After the Drone Takes Off? Understanding Aerial Survey and Orthomosaics A drone can fly over an area and

A Surveyor’s work today is closely tied to software. We use GIS platforms to manage spatial data, CAD software to

🌍 Educational Article | Young Surveyors Network FCT – Education Committee September Focus: The Digital Evolution of the Surveying Profession

Introduction More than 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, yet much of the ocean floor remains less

Hydrographic surveying has long been a cornerstone of safe navigation, coastal development, offshore engineering, environmental monitoring, and marine resource management.

In the bustling fields, dense forests, and contested urban outskirts of Nigeria, a group of professionals works quietly but crucially:

Dear Surveyor, Thank you for your advanced certifications, passing SURCON, becoming a GEOSON member, mastering technological advancements, and conquering automation

Dear Surveyor, There is a historical, legacy divide in our profession: “Surveyors” collect data in the field using traditional hardware,

Dear Surveyor, Stop being just a “data gatherer.” If your professional day ends the moment you download coordinates from a

Dear Surveyor, Technical brilliance in AutoCAD, Carlson, Global Mapper, ArcGIS Pro, or any other software suite won’t save your project.

Records show that the First NIS scale of fees was adopted at the 1966 General Conference held in Enugu. A

The Surveying profession needs the strength, skills, and Innovation of Young Professionals. Young Surveyors are talented, and this talent can

Field Work is an interesting aspect of surveying. Field work in Surveying involves directly observing, measuring, and recording physical features

Throughout history, all “ideas” was first “formulated” from thoughts”. > Socrates – Observed/Identified “Formulated idea” > Newton – Movement of

Surveyors combine modern GNSS technology with traditional surveying methods to achieve high accuracy and reliability in spatial data collection. Below

Surveyors are responsible for creating reliable geodetic control networks that form the backbone of all engineering measurements and construction activities.

Surveyors play a critical role in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of power transmission lines. Their work ensures that