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January 31 - February 2, 2018 Bally’s Park Place Hotel Atlantic City, New Jersey SurvCon 2018 New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors 39th Annual Conference and Exhibition

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Page 1: New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors SurvCon 2018 · January 31 - February 2, 2018 Bally’s Park Place Hotel Atlantic City, New Jersey SurvCon 2018 New Jersey Society

January 31 - February 2, 2018Bally’s Park Place Hotel

Atlantic City, New Jersey

SurvCon 2018

New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors

39th Annual Conference and Exhibition

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SurvCon 2018Welcome to

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Welcome to SurvCon 2018!

Here are some FAQ about SurvCon:

■ Early Bird Discount of $25 will be in effect for registrations only through December 15, 2017. Regular rates will apply starting 12/16/2017.

■ Hotel Information – The NJSPLS room rate is just $65.00 per room in Bally’s Tower. These rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

You can book your room by:

CALL-INS:Room Reservations: 888-516-2215 (8am-2am EST seven days a week). Group code: SB01SC8 (All callers will be asked for this code, but can also book by saying Group Name: “SurvCon 2018”)

ON-LINE BOOKINGS:If you prefer to book on line, please use the following link: https://aws.passkey.com/go/SB01SC8

■ Technician’s Day – This full-day program for unlicensed individuals has been very popular. Details on what is included and how to register can be found under the Technician’s Day workshop description. The registration procedure is different than years past, so please refer to page 13 (Workshop Session 25) for details.

■ For our members and colleagues also licensed as engineers in New Jersey, many of our course offerings have been designed to fulfill your PE continuing education requirements. Engineers should look for [PE] for qualifying courses.

■ NJSPLS is an approved provider of continuing education for New York, Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania Land Surveyors. Look for [NY] or [PA] for qualifying courses. Maryland surveyors should contact NJSPLS for outcome measures. Delaware no longer requires courses to be submitted for acceptance.

■ Digital Handouts – Workshop handouts will NOT be distributed at the conference and will be posted exclusively online at www.njspls.org for you to download to your iPad or tablet to print or accessed through the mobile app.

■ All continental breakfasts, lunches and breaks are INCLUDED in your registration fee.

Thank you to SmartVent for underwriting the NJSPLS app for the second year in a row for SurvCon 2018. This user-friendly app will allow attendees to quickly access and search the entire conference schedule, view handouts and a list and map of the exhibitors, create a personal schedule, receive important SurvCon information, and much more! As we get closer to SurvCon, watch your email and the NJSPLS website for more information on how you will be able to download and access this handy tool.

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Table of Contents

Workshops ..............................pages 3-13Map Contest Entry Form ........... page 14Events ......................................... page 15Conference-at-a-Glance ............... page 16Registration Form .................pages 17-18Hotel Information ....................... page 19

WORKSHOPS Wednesday, January 31st

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Important Dates: December 15: Deadline for Early Bird Discount January 5: Hotel Reservations Due January 19: Preregistration Deadine (online, mail or fax) January 19: Last Day to Request a Refund or Submit a Cancellation January 31: On-Site Registration Begins

Digital HandoutsWorkshop handouts will be posted exclusively online at www.njspls.org for you to download to your iPad or tablet to print. They can also be accessed through the mobile app.

[1] adverse possession Like You’ve never seen It

Kristopher Kline, PLS

State specific discussion of Adverse Possession and Prescriptive Easements, with relevant local case law. Specific topics include: Tacking; Claims against the state; Claims made under mistaken belief; Effects of ordinances on adverse claims; Effects of a survey on a prescriptive claim; Neighborly Accommodation.

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon4 PDH [NY-PA] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[2] Journey to the moving Center of the earth – the evolution of the nsrs

Dan Martin, National Geodetic Survey

In 2022, NGS will be replacing the US horizontal and vertical datums (NAD 83 and NAVD 88). This workshop is designed to discuss the need and process for these changes, as well as how that affects surveyors and their access to these datums. Our journey will begin with a discussion of the history of the North American Datum of 1983 and the North American Vertical Datum of 1988, their relationships to other reference frames, and the reasons for their ongoing evolution. We will also discussed the data used to produce NGS’ National Adjustment of 2011, the relationships of geoid models to various versions of NAD 83, and what can happen should these relationships be ignored. Finally, we will discuss the need to replace NAD 83 and NAVD 88, and what activities are being undertaken to ensure a smooth transition.

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon4 PDH [NY-PA-PE] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

SurvCon Mobile AppWatch your email for information and instructions on how to download and use the SurvCon Mobile App.

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WORKSHOPSWednesday, January 31st

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[3] survey Cost analysis

William Beardslee, PLS, PE

Pricing your surveys correctly is the key to long term success. Knowing what your costs are is the first step. This course will introduce the professional to the variables in formulating and conveying the fee for a land survey, including calculating multipliers and assessing the needs of clients to meet statutory and agency requirements.

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon4 PDH $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[4] From Field to plotted sheet with Carlson survey

Jennifer DiBona, THAT CAD Girl

This session will show how to use Carlson Survey to bring in location and topo survey data, process it, annotate it and generate existing contours as well as assembling a plotted sheet with typical elements such as a border and title block.

Field to Finish and Surface Modeling will be covered but will not be a focus of this presentation.

If time permits, we will also cover some Tips & Tricks for Point Setting & Stakeout using Carlson Software.

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon4 PDH [NY-PA-PE] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[5] prescriptive easements Like You’ve never seen them

Kristopher Kline, PLS

While the basic concepts behind prescriptive easements are widely recognized, many developments in this area of the law are fairly recent. The course begins with the development of the Lost Grant Theory and its relationship to prescriptive rights in the United States. The various elements required for the creation of a prescriptive easement are discussed in detail. Tacking and claims by (and against) the state are considered, along with the scope & location of the resulting easement. This class also goes into court rulings for prescriptive easements associated with: Parking Areas; Subterranean and Visible Utility Easements; Light and Air; Trees and Shrubbery.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM4 PDH [NY-PA] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[6] Uas regulations

Roy Boyd, Vice President, Boyd Instruments

This workshop will present the differences between the FAA 333 Exemption and Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Attendees will learn how to apply for the Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, as well as airspace authorization and wavers from certain regulations. Recommendations will be provided for essential records the Part 107 Pilot should maintain.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM4 PDH [NY-PA-PE]

$85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

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WORKSHOPS Wednesday, January 31st

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[7] Using opUs-s, opUs-rs and WInteQC for rIneX Files

William Henning, Prof. LS

This workshop will provide an in-depth look into the On Line Positioning User Service (OPUS) programs of OPUS-S (static) and OPUS-RS (rapid static) available from NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS). Additionally, receiver independent exchange format (RINEX) files will be examined with an emphasis on editing the data using the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) WinTeqc program. The workshop will obtain, edit, submit and review observation data interactively on-line in the class. Using the OPUS solution reports, what constitutes a “good” OPUS solution will be explained and OPUS-S and OPUS-RS solutions will be compared and contrasted. The new geometric and geopotential datums will be mentioned in reference to the OPUS solutions and passive control. Caveats and ways to achieve a better result using OPUS will be presented. The attendee should come away from the workshop with a thorough understanding of the two OPUS programs, how to have the highest confidence with the results and how to maximize the solutions’ accuracy.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM4 PDH [NY-PA] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[8] How to successfully prepare your survey Feld Work for a project with a GIs Deliverables

Panel Discussion

This class will cover the five most important topics that should be considered when planning your field work on a project that has a GIS deliverable. Strategically planning these five elements can make a difference between when preparing your GIS portion of the deliverable. Failure to take these elements into consideration can cost you money in extra field work, rejected submission and extra PLS review time to resolve the issues.

The five key elements covered in this class include: • State survey requirements for GIS• Grid to ground • How your survey is prepared • Pre-Planning your fieldwork for a GIS Project • How to do field work appropriately for GIS deliverables

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM4 PDH [NY-PA] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

Early Bird Discount of $25!Register through December 15, 2017 to receive a $25 discount. No promo codes to enter – discount reflected in your registration fees.

Regular rates will apply starting December 16, 2017.

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WORKSHOPS thursday, February 1st

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[9] Whatever Floats Your Boat – riparian Boundaries

Kristopher Kline, PLS

Waterways are some of the oldest transportation corridors in our country. This class focuses on the evolution of the many definitions of “Navigable Waterways” with relevant state-specific case law and statutes. Significant U.S. Supreme Court rulings from early formative decisions to the present day will be considered. Ownership of the fee, Rights of Navigation and interpretation of riparian descriptions will be discussed. This class also includes discussion of accretion and erosion, and considers various regulatory issues, including U.S.A.C.E. definitions.

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon4 PDH [NY-PA-PE] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[10] Using opUs-shared, opUs-projects and DsWorLD

William Henning, Prof. L.S.

This workshop will highlight the NGS On Line Positioning Service (OPUS) programs of OPUS-Shared (OPUS-DB) and OPUS-Projects (OPUS-P). As a certified OPUS-P user and trainer, the presenter will walk through an in-class example project on-line using the OPUS-P program. This will show how to load observation data into OPUS-P, set the program processing parameters, process the data, review the results and adjust the marks, following NGS guidelines. OPUS-P concepts that differ from traditional processing techniques will be discussed. The data and benefits of the OPUS-DB (Shared) program will also be discussed. Additionally, the NGS partner program of DS-World will be presented showing the benefits for accessing CORS, passive mark control, and OPUS-DB submitted marks in an easy, graphical manner using Google Earth. A background of the national CORS system as the basis for all future vertical (as well as current horizontal) data will be presents also. The attendee should come away from the workshop understanding the benefits of the two OPUS programs and how they may help with project work.

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon4 PDH [NY-PA] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[11] Update on GraV-D, progress toward a new Vertical Datum

Dan Martin, National Geodetic Survey

The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) has a clearly stated mission to “define, maintain and provide access to the National Spatial Reference System” (NSRS). Accurate gravity data is the foundation for the Federal government’s determination of heights (the vertical component of the NSRS). In this presentation we will discuss the purpose and progress of the ongoing GRAV-D Project (Gravity for the Redefinition of the American Vertical Datum) and highlight other activities contributing toward the creation of a new vertical datum.

In 2014, the National Geodetic Survey undertook a significant project designed to validate the slope of a gravimetric geoid which was created with the aid of airborne gravity as part of the GRAV-D project. This project would include over 200 new survey marks spread across Iowa. Observation on these marks included geodetic leveling, campaign GPS, absolute gravity, relative gravity, gravity gradients, and astro geodetic observations. This presentation will discuss the different field techniques used and the progression of the survey.

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon4 PDH [NY-PA-PE]

$85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

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WORKSHOPS thursday, February 1st

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[12] GIs and GIs Data Collection for surveyors

Jennifer DiBona, That CAD Girl

The first part of this session will show an overview of features available in Carlson GIS software that might be helpful to surveyors and engineers for planning and project management.

Some of the topics that to be presented are:• Importing and exporting of shapefiles• Reviewing data with GIS Inspector• Displaying and querying GIS data• Creating your own GIS from CAD entities and data in a spreadsheet• Retrieving Geo-Referenced Maps, Images and Published Control

In the second part of this session we will “move to the field” and show how to collect more than X, Y, Z and Descriptions about features. We will cover 2 types of GIS data collection:

1. How to use client-provided Esri GIS files to extract GIS data and use it as a template for your own field collection in SurvCE or SurvPC,

2. How to create custom attributes so that your field crews are prompted and forced to provide additional information about certain field-collected shots.

Software used in this session includes the Esri ArcMap (that comes FREE with Carlson with IntelliCAD), Carlson Survey, Carlson GIS, SurvPC and/or SurvCE.

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon4 PDH [NY-PA-PE] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

NJSPLS is a Sponsor for New York Continuing EducationLook for [NY] for qualifying courses.

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WORKSHOPS thursday, February 1st

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[13] ethics, professionalism and the Courts

Kristopher M. Kline, PLS

This ethics course focuses on professional behavior from the perspective of court decisions. The class includes real-life examples where surveyor’s behavior has been analyzed and critiqued by judges across the country. It also includes relevant segments from local standards of practice and codes of ethics.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM4 PDH [NY-PA-PE] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[14] terrain modeling, Contouring and analysis in autoCad Civil 3D

John Cooke

This class examines the creation of Digital Terrain Models, or Surfaces, in AutoCAD® Civil 3D®, with an emphasis on producing highly-accurate models as efficiently as possible from survey data. Since the Civil 3D Surface is also the basis for contouring and analysis within the program, better surfaces yield better contouring and analysis as results.

The class reviews the data types for terrain modeling – point, breakline and contour data – and how their use is facilitated with survey data transferred into the drawing from field work. The class will examine how breakline data can be captured and included in the Civil 3D TIN, using not only Civil 3D tools but from other solutions, including Carlson® and SmartDraft®. The course will examine various strategies for filtering point data for inclusion in the Civil 3D Surface, including Point Groups, Description Keys and other tools. Major topics also include the assessment of surface accuracy and surface editing, techniques for improving the quality of contouring, surface presentation and annotation styles, and the use of surfaces in analysis functions, such as slope and drainage assessment.

Topics and Schedule• Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM) Concepts Overview • Data Types Used in Constructing DTM • Critical Civil 3D Surface Feature Settings • Starting the Surface in Civil 3D • Adding Breakline Data to the Surface • Surface Integrity and Data Security • Continuing with Additional Field Data • Pasting Surfaces to Create the Existing Combined • Surface Status Indications in the Prospector • Contouring Surfaces• Surface Labeling

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM4 PDH [NY-PA-PE] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

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WORKSHOPS thursday, February 1st

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[15] part 107 – Ground school

Roy Boyd, Vice President, Boyd Instruments

This workshop will provide essential information you will need to pass the Aeronautical knowledge test, focusing on UAS. Focus topics within this presentation will include: sectional charts, airspace and weather. A brief overview of the Part 107 regulations will also be included in the workshop.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM4 PDH [NY-PA-PE] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[16] When to Use Ground, aircraft and/or Uas mapping techniques

Justin Lahman, President, Axis GeoSpatial, LLC

This session will cover today’s decision process of three automated surveying technologies when approaching a mapping project. The session will present considerations for using land surveying, aircraft, UAS and/or a combination of the three techniques for a particular mapping project. Scope, accuracy, precision, site location, site conditions, site access, FAA airspace limitations, deliverables, budget and schedule all will govern which decision you must make in order to be competitive …and also within state and federal law.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM4 PDH [NY-PA] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

SurvCon Mobile AppWatch your email for information and instructions on how to download and use the SurvCon Mobile App.

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WORKSHOPS Friday, February 2nd

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[17] What to Know – Fema, nFIp and the elevation Certificate

Tom Little, CFM, CGP

This FEMA and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) class will provide up to date information on the outcome of the September 2017 NFIP reauthorization and the proposed bills to extend and modify the insurance program. We will review how these changes will affect your Elevation Certificate services you provide and what information you need to know to educate your clients. Private Flood Insurance is a growing market segment and we will review the differences these polices have as compared to the NFIP program. We will provide an in depth look into how the Elevation Certificate is utilized by the insurance industry to rate a properties flood risk for NFIP Flood Insurance, in addition we will explain how a local municipality uses the form to enforce their Floodplain Management Ordinance. CRS communities continue to grow and with that comes more stringent flood construction requirements that will be reviewed in the class to better equip you in the field. We will have a full discussion on flood vent compliance as it continues to be the number one red flag that translates into higher flood insurance premiums for your clients. At the end of this upbeat class participants will be better equipped to complete the Elevation Certificate correctly and more accurately.

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon4 PDH [NY-PA-PE] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[18] professional ethics for Land surveyors and engineers

Lawrence P. Powers, Esq.

This course will address the statutory and administrative code provisions that govern the ethical practice of surveying and engineering. The relevant Statutes and Administrative Code provisions and the Canons of Ethics of the National Society of Professional Surveyors and the National Society of Professional Engineers will be reviewed. These various provisions will be explained using the Socratic method and illustrated with examples, in order to provide the participants with guidance on the tenets of ethical practice.

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon4 PDH [NY-PA-PE] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

Dress CodeAttire at SurvCon 2018 is business casual. Feel free to be comfortable in slacks, polo shirts, sweaters, blazers, blouses, and most importantly, comfortable shoes! Suits, ties, nine-to-five dresses are not required.

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WORKSHOPS Friday, February 2nd

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[19] Understanding the CaFra regulations

Vincent Creevy, PLS

The presentation is intended to provide the attendees with an overview of the of the Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA), a brief history of the act, boundaries of the CAFRA Zone and a basic understanding of the current regulations. The session will also cover surveying and mapping requirements for a CAFRA application along with the various permits and applications required for construction projects in the zone. CAFRA regulations, the limitations imposed on site development will be examined along with use of CAFRA permits to reduce the impact of these limitations.

All participants will receive a list of online resources. Digital downloads of the presentation materials, the current CAFRA Regulations and application forms will be provided at the NJSPLS website.

Course Synopsis:• Conception and history of CAFRA • Where are the limits of the CAFRA Zone?• Who has jurisdiction over the CAFRA Zone?• Planning Areas and their restrictions within the CAFRA Zone• CAFRA or Upland Waterfront Development, what’s the difference?• Requirements for Permits by Rule and General Permits by Certification• Requirements for General Permits• Requirements for Individual Permits• Surveying and mapping requirements for General or Individual Permits• Additional requirements for a complete CAFRA application

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon4 PDH [PE] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[20] the recordation act or Where Has the old map Filing Law Gone?

Nicholas Wunner, PLS, PE

The Recordation Act was passed in January 17, 2012. This act among other things included the old Map Filing Law. However, the Map Filing Law was taken apart and put into different sections of the Recordation Act.

This workshop will explain where those sections of the old Map Filing Law went, what changes occurred and answer many of the questions that have arisen because of the changes. The sections of the Municipal Land Use Law that deals with the filing of a final subdivision plat, in particular time frames will also be discussed.

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon4 PDH [PE] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

SpeakersInformation on our workshop presenters can be found on the mobile app.

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WORKSHOPS Friday, February 2nd

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[21] nJ statutes and regulations for the pLs and pe

Lewis Conley, Jr., PLS, PP

This course reviews the New Jersey Statutes & Administrative Code as it relates to professional land surveying and engineering. Have you read the Rules & Regulations? Do you know what they mean? More importantly, how has the State Board interpreted the Administrative Code? Has it changed since the last time you reviewed the Administrative Code? Are you aware that the “Map Filing Law” has been repealed? Are you ready for “Digital Signatures & Seals”? This course will discuss the Statutes (Laws) and Administrative Code (Regulations) that govern the practice as well as “The Division of Responsibilities” of what profession can perform which function in a development application as well as pending changes to the Rule & Regulations.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM4 PDH [PE]

$85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[22] managing Your Business and Your projects

William Beardslee, PLS, PE

While all surveyors have a vast technical knowledge, management skills are an area where everyone could use some help. This course is a review of how to set up, run, and exit a surveying business. The course is full of helpful hints and information which will help the surveyor whether a sole practitioner or a department leader.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM4 PDH $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[23] preparation of Deed Descriptions

Bruce R. Blair, PLS

A portion of N.J.A.C 13:40-5 reads as follows:

1. The licensed professional land surveyor shall also supply a description of the property surveyed when the survey is to be used for conveyancing (title transfer or mortgage). ……….. The description shall be by metes and bounds ……………… and shall be written in such a manner as to define the boundary lines of real property unambiguous and sufficient for a surveyor to lay it out on the ground. .............. The description shall be signed and sealed by the licensed professional land surveyor responsible for its preparation.

The above is that which governs a portion of the practice of professional land surveying in our state. It was originally promulgated by the Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors when it became obvious that a number of surveyors were either not providing a description and some of those were inadequate. We will review the history and purpose of that portion of a deed which describes the real estate being transferred. Various nationally accepted texts will be used to determine what needs to be in a description satisfying the Board’s requirement.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM4 PDH $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

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WORKSHOPS Friday, February 2nd

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[24] How to successfully CaD Draft for a project with a GIs Deliverable

Panel Discussion

This class will cover the essential in CAD drafting for a successful GIS Deliverable. We will review the workflow needed in projects that have both a CAD and GIS requirement. What most surveyors and CAD techs think of as simple drafting techniques can significantly hamper your GIS deliverable creation. Simple changes in your CAD Drafting and office workflow can make or break a projected with GIS. We will also touch on what agencies do with your deliverable after it is submitted.

Come to learn what these simple changes are, the elements covered in this class include:• CAD Drafting for GIS • Surveyor report/metadata • Where do we go from here?

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM4 PDH [NY-PA-PE] $85 – Member $145 – Non-Member

[25] technician’s Day

Pick up your registration materials from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM followed by a continental breakfast in the Expo Hall and an opportunity to meet and visit with our exhibitors.

Class begins at 9:30 AM and will include the following topics:• Introduction to UAV’s• Terrain Modeling, Contouring and Analysis in AutoCAD Civil 3D• CAD drafting for a project with a GIS deliverables• New FEMA topics• Pre-planning and field work for a project with a GIS deliverables• Successful communications, and more!

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Member/Non-Member $25**

**You must also select either a one-, two- or three-day registration in addition to this fee.

AccreditationThe courses offered at SurvCon 2018 will be submitted to the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for the Professional Development hours (PDH) indicated.

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ENTRY FORMCornelius (neil) Carmody memorial map Contest

I submit one entry map in the following category: Each submission will be for one entry in one category.

Categories

q A. Small Lot Survey (Title Survey) Leroy/CAD, Sheet size No Larger than 12" x 18"q B. Small Lot Survey (Under 3 Acres) Leroy/CADq C. Large Lot Survey (Over 3 Acres) Leroy/CADq D. ALTA/ACSM Surveyq E. Topographic Survey – Leroy/CADq F. Boundary and Topographic Survey (Under 5 Acres)q G. Boundary and Topographic Survey (Over 5 Acres)q H. Subdivision Plan – Leroy/CADq I. Construction Survey, As-Built, Laser Scanningq J. Miscellaneous Maps (Free Hand, Leroy, CAD, Colored, Road Maps, Tax Maps, Site Plans, “Anything Goes”, etc. that is signed by PLS/PE/CLA)

Contestant Information

This form may be duplicated

Contestant Name _______________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________________________________

Business Sponsor/Affiliate _______________________________________________________________

Home Phone _____________________________ Business Phone ______________________________

E-Mail _________________________________________________________________________________

Enclosed is one print for the category entered and a check or money order in the amount of $25 payable to NJSPLS.

If you have never entered the Map Contest, you may enter ONE map at no cost.

mail entry to:

Nick WunnerCornelius P. Carmody Memorial Map Contest19 Route 10, Building 2, Unit 22 Succasunna, NJ 07876

Judging

All entries will be checked for compliance with New Jersey Statutes. No map will be judged if it does not comply with the law.

Maps must comply with “Preparation of Land Surveys”, Title Recordation Act and Title Block Statute.

1. Compliance with the law. 2. Originality: any unusual situation, depicted clearly, unusual techniques. 3. Overall appearance: neatness, balance, consistency. 4. Title: name well defined. 5. Lettering: clear, unmistakable.

regulations

1. Must be of an actual survey of New Jersey Land, drawn in Calendar Year 2017. Only maps addressed by the survey statutes will be reviewed. Design details and engineering construction details will not be reviewed.

2. Title blocks should not be blocked out.

3. Must be drawn by submitting individual.

4. All maps must bear the name of a licensed New Jersey land surveyor.

5. Entries shall be unmounted blue or black lines that become the property of NJSPLS.

6. Entries must indicate category and be accompanied by an entry form and fee of $25.00 per category. One entry is allowed per category per individual.

If you have never entered the Map Contest, you may enter ONE map at no cost.

7. Winning entries will be displayed at SurvCon 2018.

8. All Awards will be presented and all winners will be announced during the NJSPLS Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2018.

9. Maps and fees must be received on or before the end of business Friday, January 5, 2018.

10. All decisions of the judges are final.

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SPECIAL EVENTS survCon 2018

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WeDnesDaY January 31, 2018

Lunch in exhibit HallThe buffet lunch is included in your SurvCon registration.

Wednesday, January 3112:00 Noon

nJIt receptionWould you like to learn more about pursuing a degree in land surveying in New Jersey? Join the alumni and students of the NJIT surveying program at an informal gathering. Light refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, January 316:00 PM

survCon Welcome GalaPlease join friends and fellow professionals to kick off the SurvCon 2018. The evening includes a buffet and hosted bar.

Wednesday, January 317:00 PM - 11:00 PM

$50 per person

FrIDaY February 2, 2018

past presidents and Fellows BreakfastPresident Carl Peters will host a breakfast for all NJSPLS Past Presidents and Fellows. If you are an NJSPLS Fellow or Past President of the Society and will be attending the Breakfast, please “check” the box when you register to reserve your place.

Friday, February 27:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Lunch in exhibit HallThe buffet lunch is included in your SurvCon registration.

Friday, February 212:00 Noon

tHUrsDaY February 1, 2018

Lunch in exhibit HallThe buffet lunch is included in your SurvCon registration.

Thursday, February 112:00 Noon

nJspLs annual meeting and Carmody map Contest awardsThis meeting is open to all SurvCon attendees and will take place during the lunch break on Thursday. The meeting will include the installation of officers along with the announcement of the Carmody Memorial Map Contest Awards.

Thursday, February 112:00 Noon - 1:00 PM

expo Hall Wine & Cheese receptionVisit with our exhibitors at a special wine and cheese reception in the exhibit hall following classes on Thursday.

Thursday, February 15:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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tuesday January 30, 2018

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM• Registration Desk Open

Wednesday January 31, 2018

7:00 AM• Registration Desk Opens• Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon• Adverse Possession Like You’ve Never Seen It

• Journey to the Moving Center of the Earth – The Evolution of the NSRS

• Survey Cost Analysis

• From Field to Plotted Sheet with Carlson Survey

11:30 AM - 6:00 PM• Exhibit Hall Open

12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM• LUNCH in Exhibit Hall

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM• Prescriptive Easements Like You’ve Never Seen Them

• UAS Regulations

• Using OPUS-S, OPUS-RS and WINTEQC for RINEX Files

• How to Successfully Prepare Your Survey Feld Work

6:00 PM• NJIT Reception

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM• SurvCon Welcome Gala

thursday February 1, 2018

7:00 AM• Continental Breakfast• Registration Desk Opens

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM• Exhibit Hall Open

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon• Whatever Floats Your Boat – Riparian Boundaries

• Using OPUS-Shared, OPUS-Projects and DSWORLD

• Update on GRAV-D, Progress Toward a New Vertical Datum

• GIS and GIS Data Collection for Surveyors

12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM• NJSPLS Annual Meeting and Carmody Map Contest Awards

12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM• LUNCH in Exhibit Hall

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM• Ethics, Professionalism and the Courts

• Terrain Modeling, Contouring and Analysis in AutoCad Civil 3D

• Part 107 - Ground School

• When to Use Ground, Aircraft and/or UAS Mapping Techniques

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM• Expo Hall Wine and Cheese Reception

Friday February 2, 2018

7:00 AM• Continental Breakfast• Past Presidents and Fellows Breakfast• Registration Desk Opens

7:00 AM - 1:30 PM• Exhibit Hall Open

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM• Technician's Day

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon• What to Know – FEMA, NFIP and the Elevation Certificate

• Professional Ethics for Land Surveyors and Engineers

• Understanding the CAFRA Regulations

• The Recordation Act or Where Has the Old Map Filing Law Gone?

12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM• Friday Lunch in Exhibit Hall

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM• NJ Statutes and Regulations for the PLS and PE

• Managing Your Business and Your Projects

• Preparation of Deed Descriptions

• How to Successfully CAD Draft for a Project with a GIS Deliverable

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registration Form

Name ____________________________________________ ____________________________________

Company _______________________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________________________________

Phone (DAY) _________________________________ (FAX) ____________________________________

Email Address __________________________________________________________________________

Name as you would like it to appear on your badge: ______________________________________

REGISTERED SPOUSE NAME: __________________________________________________________(fee must be included)

Conference totals

Select the appropriate registration fee, workshop totals and special events (from page 18).

SELECT ONLY ONE: (required) Member Non-Member

$ ________SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION................................................$100.........................$140q Wed. q Thur. q Fri. (choose one)

$ ________TWO DAY REGISTRATION.....................................................$140.........................$185q Wed. q Thur. q Fri. (choose two)

$ ________THREE DAY REGISTRATION...................................................$170.........................$210

SPOUSE REGISTRATION please check the day(s) you will attend.............q Wed. q Thur. q Fri.

$ ________SPOUSE One Day....................................................................................................................$50

$ ________SPOUSE Two Days.................................................................................................................$100

$ ________SPOUSE Three Days............................................................................................................$150

$ ________Workshops (from page 18)

$ ________Special Events (from page 18)

$ ________** On-Site Registration Fee ($100 will be added on site)

$ ________TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED

method of payment

q Check (payable to NJSPLS)q AMEX q VISA q MasterCard q Discover

Credit Card Account# ___________________________________________________________________

In the amount of $ _____________________________________Expiration Date _________________

Name Appearing on Card________________________________________________________________

3 or 4 Digit Security Code ____ ____ ____ ____

Authorized Signature ___________________________________________________________________

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three Ways to register:

• Online at www.njspls.orgEarly Bird Discount of $25! Register through December 15, 2017 to receive a $25 discount. No promo codes to enter – discount reflected in your registration fees. Regular rate will apply starting 12/16/17.

• By Mail – Return the Registration Form with your credit card information or check made payable to NJSPLS to address below: NJSPLS SurvCon 2018 PO Box 101 Cream Ridge, NJ 08514-0101

• By FAX – Fax your Registration Form (Both Sides) with credit card information to 1-888-475-1858.

NOTE: Faxed registrations will only be processed if charged to a credit card (American Express, VISA, MasterCard or Discover)

registration Fees

The Registration Fee is required to attend SurvCon. Included in this fee are continental breakfasts, Exhibit Hall lunches and class breaks.

spouse registration

Registration for your spouse includes admission to all complimentary SurvCon meal functions and the Exhibit Hall. If your spouse is NOT registered for SurvCon, they will not have access to the Exhibit Hall.

One Day Registration $50Two Day Registration $100

Three Day Registration $150

registration Deadline

The Deadline to register is Friday, January 19, 2018. After that date, registrations will only be accepted on site at Bally’s on January 31 - February 2, 2018.

registration Questions?

Call 1-800-853-5263

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✃FEES survCon 2018Please make your selections here and enter totals on the other side.Wednesday morning Workshops, January 31, 2018

$ ________ [1] Adverse Possession Like You’ve Never Seen It ............................................. $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [2] Journey to the Moving Center of the Earth – The Evolution of the NSRS ..... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [3] Survey Cost Analysis..................................................................................... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [4] From Field to Plotted Sheet with Carlson Survey ......................................... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

Wednesday afternoon Workshops, January 31, 2018

$ ________ [5] Prescriptive Easements Like You’ve Never Seen Them ................................ $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [6] UAS Regulations ........................................................................................... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [7] Using OPUS-S, OPUS-RS and WINTEQC for RINEX Files ............................. $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [8] How to Successfully Prepare your Survey Feld Work ................................... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

thursday morning Workshops, February 1, 2018

$ ________ [9] Whatever Floats Your Boat – Riparian Boundaries ...................................... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [10] Using OPUS-Shared, OPUS-Projects and DSWORLD .................................. $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [11] Update on GRAV-D, Progress Toward a New Vertical Datum ..................... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [12] GIS and GIS Data Collection for Surveyors ................................................. $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

thursday afternoon Workshops, February 1, 2018

$ ________ [13] Ethics, Professionalism and the Courts ...................................................... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [14] Terrain Modeling, Contouring and Analysis in AutoCad Civil 3D ............... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [15] Part 107 - Ground School ........................................................................... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [16] When to Use Ground, Aircraft and/or UAS Mapping Techniques ............... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

Friday morning Workshops, February 2, 2018

$ ________ [17] What to Know – FEMA, NFIP and the Elevation Certificate ....................... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [18] Professional Ethics for Land Surveyors and Engineers .............................. $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [19] Understanding the CAFRA Regulations ...................................................... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [20] The Recordation Act or Where Has the Old Map Filing Law Gone? .......... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

Friday afternoon Workshops, February 2, 2018

$ ________ [21] NJ Statutes and Regulations for the PLS and PE ........................................ $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [22] Managing Your Business and Your Projects ............................................... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [23] Preparation of Deed Descriptions ............................................................... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

$ ________ [24] How to Successfully CAD Draft for a Project with a GIS Deliverable ......... $85/Member; $145/Non-Member

special events

$ ________ [25] Technician’s Day (Friday) .................................................................................$25/Member/Non-Member****You must also select either a one-, two- or three-day registration in addition to this fee.

$ ________ SurvCon Welcome Gala (Wednesday) .................................................................. [ _____ ] Tickets @ $50 each

________ Past Presidents & Fellows Breakfast (Friday) ........................................................................................No Fee

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HOTELsurvCon 2018

Hotel Information

Bally’s Park Place Hotel and Casino on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City is the site for SurvCon 2018. We have negotiated a special room rate for SurvCon attendees! These rooms are available on a first-come, first-

serve basis. The NJSPLS room rate is just $65.00 per night in Bally’s Tower. Hotel reservations are due on or before January 5, 2018.

You can book your room by:

CALL-INS:Room Reservations: 888-516-2215 (8am-2am EST seven days a week). Group code: SB01SC8 (All callers will be asked for this code, but can also book by saying Group Name: “SurvCon 2018”)

ON-LINE BOOKINGS:If you prefer to book on line, please use the following link: https://aws.passkey.com/go/SB01SC8

Bally’s Park PlacePark Place and Boardwalk

Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

Cancellation PolicyFor a FULL refund, written requests must be sent to NJSPLS by Friday, January 19, 2018. All approved refunds are subject to a $35.00 Administrative Fee.

Cancellations will not be accepted after January 19th. Refunds are not given for no-shows.

Please send written cancellation request to:

NJSPLS SurvCon 2018PO Box 101Cream Ridge, NJ 08514-0101

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New Jersey Society of Professional Land SurveyorsPO Box 101, Cream Ridge, New Jersey 08514-0101

PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE PAID

TRENTON, NJPERMIT No. 964

Badge pick-Up:SurvCon registrants can pick up their name badge and related registration materials at the Registration Desk located on the 6th floor of Bally’s Park Place Hotel. Hours for Registration and Badge Pick-Up are as follows:

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Thursday, February 1, 2018 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Friday, February 2, 2018 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

registration Questions?Contact: NJSPLS at 800-853-5263