How To Become Surveyor

 

Surveying or land surveying is the technique profession and science of determining the terrestrial or three dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them. A land surveying professional is called a land surveyor. These points are usually on the surface of the Earth and they are often used to establish maps and boundaries for ownership locations like building corners or the surface location of subsurface features or other purposes required by government or civil law such as property sales. Land surveyors are crucial to the land development industry as they are responsible for making precise measurements to help mark property boundaries. Surveyors also provide data on the shape and contour of the Earth’s surface using boundary surveys topographic mapping, and construction staking. This data can then be used by engineer’s cartographers or map makers and construction companies. To become a surveyor you will need to understand the expectations of the role receive the necessary education and training and work hard to land a surveyor position. Land survey education often begins with a bachelor's degree program in surveying or a related major. Becoming fully licensed requires passing two exams and completing the prerequisite work experience which is usually four years. Surveying courses focus on physics and geography among other topics and practical training includes field work and time spent with computer aided design (CAD) programs. Most surveying jobs require a bachelor's degree in surveying or a related major. The non-surveying requirements include sequences in physics and calculus. The surveying curriculum includes coursework in geography geology and surveying techniques. A surveying program may be offered with a related major such as mapping science or cartography. Some programs offer concentration areas which might include design or photo surveying. Many state licensing boards require that applicants have graduated from a program accredited by ABET formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. While individuals with degrees from programs without ABET accreditation can still become licensed it may require additional years of work experience. A Professional Quantity Surveyor has a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of construction and construction methods as well as the laws relating to construction projects and accounting in order to provide cost and financial advice. A Professional Quantity Surveyor may specialize in mechanical or electrical disciplines but all Professional Quantity Surveyors must have a working knowledge of the practical aspects and design features of both fields. Prepare and evaluate construction and development tenders from information provided by architects engineers and other design consultants and negotiate and award contracts to successful proponents. Manage administer and co ordinate all types of construction and development projects including contracts and sub contracts construction progress schedules cost control systems and work measurements. Prepare submit and manage progress invoices valuation of changes and finalize contracts. Provide advice on construction cost and strategic planning to prospective owner’s architects engineers and public authorities. Prepare and interpret tender documents specifications general conditions and other parts and forms of contracts. Prepare and submit estimates for construction and development work. Provide commercial advice and support to construction and development project works. Conduct or participate in arbitration and court hearings. Research negotiates and support dispute resolution activities. Functions of a Construction Estimator Certified professional.