Professional Surveyors and Real Property Descriptions: Composition, Construction, and Comprehension

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Author : Stephen V. Estopinal
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : The only modern guide to interpreting and writing real propertydescriptions for surveyors Technical land information is no longer the exclusive domain ofprofessional surveyors. The Internet now houses a multitude ofresources that nontechnical professionals—such as attorneysand realtors—access and implement on a daily basis. However,these professionals are trained in aspects of law and commerce thatdo not provide the proper education and experience to interpret andevaluate their land boundary information discoveries correctly. Asa result, their analysis is often erroneous and the datamisapplied—ultimately leading to confusion and costlylitigation. Professional Surveyors and Real Property Descriptions attemptsto bridge the ever-widening gap between the users of land boundaryinformation and the land surveyors who produce it. An expert teamof authors integrates the historic and legal background of realproperty interests with fundamental concepts of the surveyingprofession in a manner accessible for average readers. Theseprovide the basics for both properly comprehending olderdescriptions and competently constructing complete and modern realproperty descriptions that foster better communication. Highlightsin this book include: An in-depth exploration of historic descriptions and how to readthem Coverage of the widely accepted ALTA/ACSM Land Boundary Surveystandards and associated property descriptions A diverse collection of examples and practice scenarios An overview of the latest issues related to the use of GPS andGIS Written in easy-to-understand language, this practical resourceassists nontechnical professionals in understanding exactly what asurveyor does and does not do, and serves as a valuable tool forobtaining the most satisfactory, accurate, and complete realproperty descriptions.

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Author : Bruce S. Flushman
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : A unique, practical guide to watercourse law This comprehensive guide offers complete, readable explanations of the legal issues and evidence procedures related to the location of the property boundaries of lands adjacent to watercourses. Beginning with a clear examination of the basics of land title and the legal principles defining property boundary movement, it discusses property boundary determination for a broad range of different watercourse environments-including open ocean coast, estuarine areas, tidal rivers, non-tidal rivers and navigable streams, and navigable lakes. This book will equip readers with: * A basic understanding of the land title and boundary system * A framework for analyzing disputes about the boundary of property adjacent to a waterbody tailored to the specifics of each type of physical regime * Insight to recognize when expert consultation is required to resolve a dispute and how to make the consultation useful and productive * Case studies illustrating the actual application of the laws discussed Because of its extensive information and easy-to-use format, Water Boundaries is the ideal resource for surveyors and lawyers confronted with riparian or littoral property boundary issues.

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Author : William Hyslop Irvine
Genre : Building sites

Summary : Surveying for Construction 5e is an essential textbook for students of engineering new to surveying, and will also appeal to students of building and environmental studies and archaeology. Offering a strong grounding in land and construction surveying, the authors clearly and comprehensively guide the reader through the principles, methods and equipment used in modern-day surveying. Taking into account recent advances in the field, the material has been fully updated and revised throughout including new and up-to-date coverage of levelling, total stations, detail surveys, and EDM. A new chapter on GPS technology has been added. In keeping with the practical nature of the book, there are chapters on setting out construction works and surveying existing buildings, which guide the reader step-by-step through the fundamental procedures. The clear and methodical nature of the explanations, supported by a wide range of exercises and examples, make Surveying for Construction 5e an invaluable and modern introduction to surveying. Key features include: • Fully updated coverage and new material throughout, including a new chapter on GPS • New Learning Objectives and Chapter Summaries which guide the student through the learning process and highlight the key principles and methods for each chapter • Numerous diagrams and figures which give students a clear and detailed understanding of equipment and procedures • Extensive boxed examples and exercises that guide students through real-world surveying methods and calculations • Website material: online material for creating your own surveying project allows students to practice the methods and techniques they have learnt

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Author : Richard Adams
Genre : Surveying

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Author : Chris Hendrickson
Genre : Construction industry

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Author : Klaus Schwab
Genre : Business & Economics

Summary : The founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum on how the impending technological revolution will change our lives We are on the brink of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. And this one will be unlike any other in human history. Characterized by new technologies fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds, the Fourth Industrial Revolution will impact all disciplines, economies and industries - and it will do so at an unprecedented rate. World Economic Forum data predicts that by 2025 we will see: commercial use of nanomaterials 200 times stronger than steel and a million times thinner than human hair; the first transplant of a 3D-printed liver; 10% of all cars on US roads being driverless; and much more besides. In The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Schwab outlines the key technologies driving this revolution, discusses the major impacts on governments, businesses, civil society and individuals, and offers bold ideas for what can be done to shape a better future for all.

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Author : James F. Broder
Genre : Business & Economics

Summary : As there is a need for careful analysis in a world where threats are growing more complex and serious, you need the tools to ensure that sensible methods are employed and correlated directly to risk. Counter threats such as terrorism, fraud, natural disasters, and information theft with the Fourth Edition of Risk Analysis and the Security Survey. Broder and Tucker guide you through analysis to implementation to provide you with the know-how to implement rigorous, accurate, and cost-effective security policies and designs. This book builds on the legacy of its predecessors by updating and covering new content. Understand the most fundamental theories surrounding risk control, design, and implementation by reviewing topics such as cost/benefit analysis, crime prediction, response planning, and business impact analysis--all updated to match today's current standards. This book will show you how to develop and maintain current business contingency and disaster recovery plans to ensure your enterprises are able to sustain loss are able to recover, and protect your assets, be it your business, your information, or yourself, from threats. Offers powerful techniques for weighing and managing the risks that face your organization Gives insights into universal principles that can be adapted to specific situations and threats Covers topics needed by homeland security professionals as well as IT and physical security managers