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  • Types of Surveys Required for Land Development Projects

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides a comprehensive exploration of surveying as it relates to land development projects. It focuses on the essential role that surveying plays in planning, designing, and executing development activities for residential subdivisions, commercial parcels, industrial parks, and other land-based projects. 

    Emphasis is placed on understanding boundary control, topographic analysis, construction staking, and integration with geospatial and civil engineering systems. Surveying methods, regulatory standards, and practical applications are discussed to ensure accurate land measurement and site analysis. 

    The course bridges theory and practice, providing engineers and surveyors with the foundational and advanced knowledge necessary to support successful land development efforts.

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    Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

    • Understand the principles of boundary and topographic surveying for development planning
    • Interpret plat maps, legal descriptions, and right-of-way layouts
    • Apply construction staking techniques for site layout and grading
    • Identify common surveying errors and methods for mitigation
    • Integrate surveying data into civil design and land development software
    • Comprehend the legal and regulatory framework governing land surveys

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for civil engineering, environmental engineering, surveying, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, site planning, and construction engineering disciplines. 
    Publication Source: Cadistics Courseware

    Donald Parnell, PE

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