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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.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
EP180 - John "JB" Byrd - NSPS Day on the Hill
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is a conversation between Executive Director Tim Burch and John “JB” Byrd, NSPS Federal Lobbyist. The NSPS Spring Meeting is coming up, and so is the NSPS “Day on the Hill” visit to Capitol Hill. Tim caught up with JB to discuss the three (3) talking points our representatives will be taking to the Hill to discuss with their respective legislators. They also talked about other important items the Government Affairs committee has been watching closely.
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Thursday Feb 15, 2024
EP179 – Vince Boyd, PS
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is a conversation between Executive Director Tim Burch and Vince Boyd, PS, Regional Land Surveyor for the National Park Service. Tim recently caught up with Vince to talk about his start in surveying, help along the way by several mentors, and transition to public service with NPS. He shared his working conditions in his current role and retracing boundaries of parcels that haven’t been walked in decades. Tim and Vince also chatted about the upcoming NSPS Student Competition and how NPS is helping to coordinate the field exercises under the shadow of the Washington Monument.
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Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
EP178 - 2023 Year in Review
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
This episode contains highlights from several significant conversations from the past year.
EP154B - Southeast Technical College
EP160 - Jamie Reed, Montana Surveyor
EP170 - NYC College of Technology
EP173 - John Vrablec, CST III
Monday Dec 11, 2023
EP177 Meet the Candidates for NSPS Young Surveyors Network Secretary!
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Please take the time to listen to this episode! Learn more about the future leaders of the NSPS Young Surveyor's Network (YSN). Join the NSPS YSN officers as they interview the two candidates for Secretary.
Monday Dec 11, 2023
EP176 Meet the Candidates for NSPS Young Surveyors Network Vice President!
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Please take the time to listen to this episode! Learn more about the future leaders of the NSPS Young Surveyor's Network (YSN). Join the YSN Officers as they interview the three candidates for President-Elect.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
EP175 Meet the Candidates for NSPS Vice President!
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Please take the time to listen to this episode! Learn more about the future leaders of our organization. Join host Tim Burch as he interviews the three candidates for President-Elect.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
EP174 Meet the Candidates for NSPS Secretary!
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Please take the time to listen to this episode! Learn more about the future leaders of our organization. Join host Tim Burch as he interviews the two candidates for Secretary.
Monday Sep 11, 2023
EP173 John Vrablec, CST III - Value of a Certified Survey Technician
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
This week's episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast helps to explain the value of the Certified Survey Technician (CST) program from the perspective of an employee and future leader. Your host, Tim Burch, recently chatted with John Vrablec, CST III from just outside the Houston, Texas area. John shared his story discovering the CST program, working his way up to the Level III Construction certification, and becoming a role model for his staff. He shared the importance of proper training and certification in his world of high-definition scanning and modelling of mechanical and industrial facilities. Another great example of how surveying and geospatial careers transcends well beyond boundary retracement!
Monday Jun 26, 2023
EP172 - Ashley Metz, New York Young Surveyor
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
And we are back!
After a well deserved break from the madness that was the FIG Working Week 2023, it is appropriate that our first episode features an outstanding Young Surveyor who participated in her first FIG event. Your host, Tim Burch, recently chatted with Ashley Metz, Surveying Technician II at M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying in Albany, New York, and reminisced about the wonderful and upbeat atmosphere at the Working Week in Orlando. Ashley's attendance to FIG was supported by NYSAPLS and she was everywhere, including volunteering her time to help NSPS with hosting duties at several functions. She shared her experiences on networking with Young Surveyors from around the world, and how surveying covers many more tasks and responsibilities than in the US. Ashley and Tim also talked about participating in the "Connect & Reflect" mental health discussion group and how often surveyors don't look after their mental wellbeing.
Look for lots more great things in the future from this talented and eager surveyor!
Wednesday May 17, 2023
EP171 - Lem Morrison - Surveyors & Renewable Energy
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is the second part of our visit to New York City, specifically Brooklyn and the New York City College of Technology's Construction Management and & Civil Engineering Technology program. Your host, Tim Burch, sat down and talked the role of surveying in renewable energy with Lem Morrison, Business Development Lead for GdB Geospatial as well as Adjunct Assistant Professor for the surveying program at the college.
Lem and Tim chatted about surveying in many arenas, including our deteriorating infrastructure, housing shortfalls, and why surveyors should pay attention to opportunities in the development, construction, and implementation of renewable energy. An eye-opening conversation about our profession's involvement in the short-and long-term improvements throughout our country. This episode will make one see how important the surveying profession is to the future of our country.