Eric D. Colburn, Professional Land Surveyor: Recent Episodes
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Did you do enough? Did you do the right things? At the right time? And, what and when will you do what needs to be done moving forward? Goals are funny; don’t have any and you may not move your career or company forward…but having goals for goals sake, without them being prioritized, planned for […]
Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D Points Webinar When: Original Webinar has reached full capacity so we have scheduled a second day, Friday, August 2, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT)Where: Online WebcastPrice: $81.20 Early Bird (up to July 7, 2019) and then $103.47 up to the eventTickets: Click Here AutoCAD Civil 3D Points […]
Power Hour Webcast: Modern Marketing For Professional Service Firms When: January 25, 2018 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST Where: Online Webcast Price: 47 Tickets: Click Here In this month’s Power Hour, you will learn about Modern Marketing for Professional Service Firms. Your host, Eric Colburn, will show you how to get your business found, engage […]
In this video, you will learn how to Zoom to a Point that resides in an AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Database.
Learn How To Create, Edit and Label AutoCAD Civil 3D Surfaces, including surfaces from Point Clouds! When: September 28, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM (EDT) Where: Online Cost: Early Bird Digital Pass $297 / Full Digital Pass $397* This AutoCAD Civil 3D Surfaces Training shows you how to create, edit and label Surfaces. First, […]
As technology is used in ever-increasing ways in our personal and work lives, one has to think and worry about how much longer the value of your work will be needed and at what level of compensation, if any. Adoption of the many disruptive advances in technologies here today or foreseeable in the near future […]
You can subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, grab the RSS feed or play from the website. Podcast Sponsor This episode of the Geov8 Geo+Innovation Podcast is brought to you by the Geov8.com – The online geo-innovation event and hub featuring industry leaders in geospatial technologies and techniques Shownotes – Episode 19 Intro and Welcome! Welcome to The […]
AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Field to Finish Webinar Promo Video Register: Click Here to Register When: December 29, 2016 1PM-4PM (EST) Where: Online (Watch Live or Recorded Webinar Later) Cost: Save $50 w/Early Bird Registation (until Dec. 10th), $297 Regular Price By: Eric Colburn, Professional Land Surveyor and Geo-Business Innovator Powered by Eventbrite
Survey Field to Finish from Eric Colburn Land surveyors and designers need to learn how to setup and use AutoCAD Civil 3D as a Field to Finish solution to increase their productivity and profits, but can this be done with AutoCAD Civil 3D? In a word, yes. Register for the AutoCAD Civil 3D: Survey Field […]
[NEW] AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Field to Finish Webinar December 29, 2016 Register: Click Here When: December 29, 2016 1PM-4PM (EST) Where: Online (Watch Live or Recorded Webinar Later) Cost: Save $50 w/Early Bird Registation (until Dec. 10th), $297 Regular Price By: Eric Colburn, Professional Land Surveyor and Geo-Business Innovator AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Field to Finish Webinar […]
Learn How to Use and Leverage Survey in AutoCAD Civil 3D Join me for this intensive webinar and learn How to Use and Leverage Survey in AutoCAD Civil 3D. At the conclusion of this webinar you will know how to import fieldbooks and coordinate files, balance and adjust traverses, use the Survey and related database features. […]
[Webinar] AutoCAD Civil 3D Parcels Setup Webinar Join Eric Colburn, PLS for this informative AutoCAD Civil 3D Parcels Setup Webinar. In this webinar you will learn everything you need to know to setup AutoCAD Civil 3D Parcels and how Civil 3D Parcel objects and Sites function. Save 15% with Early Bird Digital Plus Pass! […]
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 Service Pack 2 Released and Ready To Download AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2016 Service Pack 2 has been released Autodesk® and is available for download. This service pack, according to Autodesk®, “fixes or addresses a variety of issues discovered by Autodesk’s internal testing team and by customers using the Customer Error Reporting […]
[Webinar] AutoCAD Civil 3D Parcels Setup Webinar Join Eric Colburn, PLS for this informative AutoCAD Civil 3D Parcels Setup Webinar. In this webinar you will learn everything you need to know to setup AutoCAD Civil 3D Parcels and how Civil 3D Parcel objects and Sites function. Please note the revised schedule below. Save 15% with […]
[Webinar] How to Convert Legacy Softdesk and Land Desktop Points and Files to AutoCAD Civil 3D Join Eric Colburn, PLS, the Geo+Business Innovator for this intensive webinar on How to Convert Legacy Softdesk and Land Desktop Points and Files to AutoCAD Civil 3D. At the conclusion of this webinar you will know how to accurately convert […]
[Webinar] Using AutoCAD Civil 3D Point Groups Join Eric Colburn, PLS – The Geo+Business Innovator – for this intensive webinar on how to use AutoCAD Civil 3D Point Groups. This webinar explains how Point Groups work in AutoCAD Civil 3D and shows you effective strategies for drafting your surveying and engineering plans. When: December 29, 2015 from 1:00 […]
Join us for this Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D Points Webinar. This webinar has limited free seating for the first 25 attendees. At the conclusion of this webinar you will understand how Points work and are used by AutoCAD Civil 3D. When: November 10, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (EDT) Where: Online Cost: Free for first 25 attendees […]
Learn How To Create, Edit and Label AutoCAD Civil 3D Surfaces When: October 13, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (EDT) Where: Online Cost: Pay what you want! This AutoCAD Civil 3D Surfaces Basics Webinar shows you how to create, edit and label Surfaces. First, you’ll learn how to setup Surface Styles and Surface […]
Survey Earth in a Day 4D – come together once again as a global surveying community to gather data and increase public awareness of the surveying profession On the day of the solstice June 21, 2015, geospatial professionals around the world and members of Land Surveyors United Survey Earth in a Day 4D Event details Survey Earth […]
Will Your Computer Run AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016? (Click to Tweet) Wondering if your computer can run Autodesk® AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016? If so, here are the system requirements to do so. One important AutoCAD Civil 3D system requirement concerns the minimum processor architecture, as noted below by Autodesk: “The following table outlines the hardware and software requirements […]
Here are a few of the more interesting or amusing (at least to me) surveying, mapping, geomatics, technology and other generally geospatial related social media updates from around the interwebs (with occasional tangents). Geospatial updates more fun than a barrel full of monkeys… monkeys with maps that is. (Click to Tweet) Terrane Aerial Mapping via […]
An Online Virtual Geoinnovation Event Showcasing New and Innovative Geospatial Technology 04/12/2015 – The Geov8 2015 Virtual Expo is an online virtual geoinnovation event showcasing new and innovative geospatial technologies. This event will be held by Colburn Strategic Partners, experts in geospatial technology integration. There will be industry leaders and specialists in geospatial tech presenting […]
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT) Early Bird Registration $395 (Save $100 before April 15) Regular Registration $495 (ticket sales start April 16) Do you feel like you’re falling behind because you don’t know or understand how to use your website, content marketing and social media to grow your business? Are […]
You can subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, grab the RSS feed or play from the website. Podcast Sponsor This episode of the Professional Land Surveyor Podcast (PLSP) is brought to you by the Analist Group – The Complete Mapping and Topographic Solution with Innovative Software Solutions for Land Surveying, Mapping and Construction. Shownotes – Episode 18: Meerkat and Event Announcements […]
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EST) Early Bird Registration $235 (Save $50 up to March 31) Regular Registration $285 (ticket sales start April 1) Join us for this AutoCAD Civil 3D Primary Points Setup webcast. This webcast course includes the following topics: An intro to AutoCAD Civil 3D, Civil […]
XactSense Inc. has developed a new platform for low-altitude aerial mapping using the newly released Velodyne LIDAR VLP-16 “Puck”. Drone LIDAR mapping for the masses is here. Providence, Rhode Island (PRWEB) March 02, 2015 XactSense, Inc. has developed a new platform for low-altitude aerial mapping using the newly released Velodyne LIDAR VLP-16 “Puck”. Drone LIDAR […]
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT) Cost: Free To Register: CLICK HERE Please join us for this complimentary commercial drones webinar. With the recent announcement by the FAA of proposed rules for commercial drones, UAS or UAV, learn about the proposed rules, the tools and business opportunities using this new and […]
Professional Land Surveyor LinkedIn Group Tops 8000 Members I’m proud to announce that within the past few days the Professional Land Surveyor group on LinkedIn has topped 8000 members! For all of you who’ve joined, I want to say THANK YOU! If you’ve not yet joined the Professional Land Surveyor group on LinkedIn, you can do so […]
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Expanding on yesterday’s news, DOT and FAA Propose New Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, below is the Summary of Major Provisions of Proposed Part 107 outlining the details for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed commercial use of Small UAS (sUAS), UAV, or drones: Operational Limitations Unmanned aircraft must weigh less than 55 lbs. (25 kg). Visual line-of-sight […]
Regulations will facilitate integration of small UAS into U.S. aviation system WASHINGTON – The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today proposed a framework of regulations that would allow routine use of certain small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in today’s aviation system, while maintaining flexibility to accommodate future technological innovations. The FAA proposal offers safety […]
Based on a leaked FAA document, Forbes, the NY Times and other news outlets today are are reporting that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is about to approve favorable rules for the commercial use of drones, UAS or UAV. However, it should be noted that while this leaked document is dated for February 2015, it’s possible that […]
February 11- The Federal Aviation Administration has authorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to fly in a wide area of North Dakota, a move that will give industry more opportunities for research that could help the agency integrate UAS into the nation’s airspace. Two Certificates of Waiver or Authorization (COAs) awarded to the Northern Plains UAS […]
Congressional Legislation Urges the Federal Aviation Administration to Create Safe Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) policies Feb. 05, 2015 Murkowski, Young Introduce Bicameral Bills Pushing for Safe Drone Usage Senator Lisa Murkowski and Congressman Don Young announced companion legislation in both chambers of Congress aimed at urging the Federal Aviation Administration to create policies for safe usage […]
DatuGram™3D Version 4 Review & Accuracy Comparisons Webinar Recording In this recorded Datumate Live Webinar presented by Eric Colburn, PLS, you’ll earn about the latest software updates and features found in the newly released Version 4.0 of DatuGram™3D. We will also check the accuracy of points created in this new, revolutionary DatuGram™3D software as compared to conventional land surveying. Watch […]
FAA Grants Eight More UAS Exemptions The Federal Aviation Administration has granted eight more regulatory exemptions for commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations, bringing the total number of exemption grants to 24. The agency has issued new exemptions to: Total Safety U.S. Inc. for flare stack inspections Slugwear, Inc. (dba LikeonaTree Aerial) for […]
New Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Rules For Commercial Use Is imminent The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a monthly update of proposed rulemaking to release the long-awaited Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rules this week. These rules, for the commercial us of sUAS, UAVs, or […]
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EST) Cost: Free To Register; CLICK HERE Join us for this AutoCAD Civil 3D Points For Land Surveyors Webcast. This free, limited, and reserved seating (250) webcast covers: Points creation and editing Point Styles Point Label Styles Point Description Keys Point Groups Importing Points […]
January 6– The Federal Aviation Administration today granted two regulatory exemptions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations, including the first for real estate photography. The agency gave the exemptions to Douglas Trudeau with Tierra Antigua Realty in Tucson, AZ, and Advanced Aviation Solutions in Spokane, WA. Before these exemption approvals, the FAA had granted 12 […]
The Professional Land Surveyor Learning Center, created by professional land surveyor Eric Colburn, PLS, publisher of EricColburn.com, announced today a major website and education platform relaunch. Students and instructors will find the site is now easier to use and more functional, with an enhanced user experience. The website and education platform relaunch improves the course tools, forums, communication […]
DatuGram™3D Version 4 Review & Accuracy Comparisons Hi, this is Eric Colburn and for myself, Datumate and Colburn Strategic Partners I invite you to our next free Datumate Live Webinar on DatuGram™3D Version 4 Review & Accuracy Comparisons: Please join us Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 2pm EST to learn about the latest software updates and features found in the newly […]
LIVERMORE, Calif., USA/ CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, The Netherlands – Topcon Positioning Group announces the new Topcon eXchange software solution add-on for AutoCAD Civil 3D civil engineering design software. It is designed to save time by converting AutoCAD Civil 3D design data into files compatible with Topcon 3D construction solutions as well as the MAGNET® software system. […]
In this Datumate Live Webinar you’ll learn about real-life case studies of surveying and mapping using digital images of a regular, inexpensive (but high-resolution) camera and the new, revolutionary DatuGram™3D software. You will see real-life case studies of: A-built Surveys Roads Junctions/Intersections Bridges Stockpile Volume Surveys Topographic Surveys Electricity and Cell Towers DatuGram™3D lets you […]
Portland, Maine USA, November 24, 2014 – SPAR Point Group announced today that it will launch Commercial UAV Expo, October 5-7, 2015 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. As organizers of premier 3D technology events in North America, Europe and Asia, SPAR Point Group is well established in the data capture and imaging technology space. […]
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DatuGram™3D Tip of the Month: Camera & Lens Selection a Key Success Factor Selecting an appropriate camera and lens is a key success factor when using regular cameras for surveying. However, expensive cameras and lenses are not necessarily the best choices! Here are few simple guidelines for choosing an appropriate camera and lens for 1:250 […]
Announcements at the Bentley Year in Infrastructure 2014 and Trimble Dimensions 2014 Conferences Underscore Joint Undertakings and Benefits LONDON and LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2014—Bentley Systems and Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), leading providers of BIM technology for engineers and contractors, have committed to leveraging construction modeling for the benefit of capital, industrial, and infrastructure project delivery. […]
Surveying with Small UAVs: A Paradigm Shift This is the live recording of the Datumate Live Webinar – Surveying with Small UAVs: A Paradigm Shift – hosted by Eric Colburn of Colburn Strategic Partners, Inc. and Datumate held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 2pm EDT. This free webinar discusses how using a small, camera equipped UAV and close-range […]
DatuGram™3D Case Studies: Surveying & Mapping in the 21st Century Using Regular Cameras Hi, this is Eric Colburn and for myself, Datumate and Colburn Strategic Partners I invite you to our next free Datumate Live Webinar on DatuGram™3D Case Studies: Please join us Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 2pm EST to learn about real-life case studies of surveying and mapping […]
DatuGram™3D Webinar: The Revolution of Surveying with Regular Cameras held on Thursday September 25, 2014 Driven by the rapid evolution of digital photography and personal computing in recent years, regular cameras rapidly change the way surveyors work worldwide. The Revolution of Surveying with Regular Cameras Datumate Live Series Webinar summary: The principles of making measurements and […]