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  • Surveying Principles - Boundary Reconstruction

    Credits: 5 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course is designed to provide licensed professional engineers and land surveyors with a detailed and systematic approach to conducting boundary
    reconstructions for properties defined by metes and bounds descriptions. Metes and bounds is a traditional method of land description that relies on natural landmarks and distances, often found in older property deeds and legal documents.

    This guide aims to cover a wide range of topics related to boundary reconstruction, ensuring that professionals in the field have access to the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively and ethically perform this crucial task.

    Topics:

    • Introduction to Boundary Reconstruction
    • Understanding Metes and Bounds
    • Initial Project Researching and Documentation
    • Field Survey Preparations and Procedures
    • Accurate Data Analysis and Calculations
    • Understanding Legal Principles and Land Law
    • Structuring and Formatting of the Boundary Reconstruction Report
    • Handling Conflicts of Resolution
    • Case Studies and Examples
    • Future Trends and Technology in Boundary Reconstruction
    • Use of Automation in Surveying
    • Emerging Tools and Techniques

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion


    Intended Audience: This course is intended for: professional land surveyors, as well as civil, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, and other engineering professionals whose job description may require a generalized knowledge of boundary reconstruction principles and practice..

    Publication Source: Original content developed by Cadistics Courseware

    Donald Parnell, PE