ThursDAY MORNING SESSIONS

Starting and Operating a Survey Business
Thursday, 8:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Presenter – William Beardslee, PE, PLS, PP

4 PDH

Starting a new firm is a daunting task, particularly in surveying with large equipment costs at the forefront. This course addresses the vision of the startup, creating a business plan to apply the vision, and staffing to carry the vision to the consumer.

Automation, Make It So!

Thursday, 8:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter – Jared Wilson
4 PDH

A pragmatic and objectionable analysis of automation techniques and applications within land surveying field and office procedures.

Data Collector Field Codes and Linework for the Average Surveyor
Thursday, 8:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Presenter – Michael D. Ladnier, PLS
2 PDH

The course will cover typical Data Collector Field Codes and how to use them in the Field from simple to complex surveys. These codes can be used in CAD programs such as Civil 3D and Carlson to import symbols and linework in the correct location and on the desired layers for faster drafting and contouring. Although the presenter will utilize the codes in Carlson Software these same methods can be used in Civil 3D.

Kentucky-Tennessee State Line History and Boundary Monument Recovery

Thursday, 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter – Dennis D. Smith, PE, PLS, F.ASCE, F.NSPS,
2 PDH

This seminar will delve into the history surrounding the foundation of the location of the Kentucky-Tennessee border, also referred to as “the first dividing line in America and its three extensions.” It will take the Border from its beginning based on King Charles’ II decree in 1665 that set the location and the latitude of the proposed line. We’ll discuss how all this occurred long before Kentucky or Tennessee were states and admitted to the Union. We will cover the progression that lead from this decree to where the border is today. We will also cover discussions on the various surveys that were performed over the years subsequent to the original decree. We’ll even throw in some little-known, interesting tidbits along the way that will hopefully keep this presentation interesting. We will also recognize the efforts of the Kentucky Association of Professional Surveyors and the Tennessee Association of the Professional Surveyors in the recovery of some of the original boundary stones, the dedication of original, recovered Monument #38 at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center and the setting and re-setting of an authentic replica of monument #38 at the Kentucky Welcome Center on Interstate Highway 65 near Franklin, Kentucky.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON SESSIONS

Survey Cost Analysis

Thursday, 1:30 PM - 5:10 PM

Presenter – William Beardslee, PE, PLS, PP

4 PDH

To introduce the professional to the variables in formulating, and conveying the fee for a land survey, including assessing the needs of clients to meet statutory and agency requirements. A participant favorite – class must be limited to 60 for team projects.

Analyzing the Role of Coordinates in the Rules of Construction for Boundary Evidence

Thursday, 1:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Presenter – Jared Wilson
4 PDH

The research is intended to aid the surveying profession in its entirety. The research will provide professional land surveyors and land surveying professionals guidance on how coordinates could be viewed and utilized as boundary evidence withing the rules of construction. The research will examine information concerning coordinates and the specific standards in reporting coordinates involving coordinates as boundary evidence.

Trimble Business Center for a Surveyor's Daily Workflow

Thursday, 1:30 PM - 3:10 PM 

Presenter - Luke Woodyard, PLS, EIT and Tim Tong, PLS
2 PDH

This course will guide you through the daily workflow of processing field data, ultimately producing an exported dataset that can be used in a variety of systems for final processing or delivering to clients, depending on your specific needs. We will begin by using Trimble Connect to transfer your crew's field data into Trimble Business Center, then proceed to process the data using Trimble’s field to finish workflow. The course will also cover importing point cloud data from Trimble scanners and other sources, ensuring proper geo-referencing with your dataset, and creating surfaces using your point clouds. Additionally, you'll learn about the various formats available for exporting data to integrate with other software or deliver to clients. By the end of this course, you'll have a deeper understanding of how to leverage Trimble Business Center to optimize your daily workflows.

Board of Licensure Discussion Panel
Thursday, 3:30 PM - 5:10 PM
2 PDH

Questions and answer panel with various members and staff of the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors.

FRIDAY MORNING SESSIONS

Ethics, Code of Conduct, & Standards of Practice
Friday, 8:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter – Christopher Gephart, PLS
4 PDH

Focus on the Standards of Practice – KRS & KAR, our responsibility to protect the public; KRS Chapter 322 – definitions, exceptions, licensure requirements, investigation/complaints, makeup of the board & qualifications; code of Professional Practice and Conduct – definitions, conflict of interest, records retention, qualifications/competence, direct supervision; Standards of Practice – history of the Standards, most common Standards of Practice deficiencies, definitions, classifications for surveys, measurement specifications, monumentation, Section 13 non-boundary survey work; Q&A

The Henderson Survey of the Jackson Purchase

Friday, 8:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter – Jonathan Payne, PLS
4 PDH

This course will provide a brief history of the development of the boundaries of Kentucky, especially as associated with the Jackson Purchase area in Western Kentucky. We will begin at pre-Columbian lands through the Henderson survey which created the sectional land system in Western Kentucky. We will have a more in depth look specifically into the Henderson survey as to how it was conducted and how it currently impacts surveying in the Purchase area.

Autodesk Civil 3D Survey Database Field to Finish Template Setup

Friday, 8:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Presenter – Mark Schnesk
2 PDH

The Civil 3D Survey Database is essential for managing imported survey data, organizing points, generating linework automatically, and importing these elements into a Civil 3D drawing with the correct symbology. It also aids in creating existing surface data within the drawing, but setting up your drawing template to fully utilize this feature involves several steps.

In this session, Seiler Design Solutions will demonstrate how to configure the template, including creating point and point label styles, line feature prefix databases for line creation, and line control codes, along with the appropriate description keys to match feature codes to the correct symbology.

Adjustments & Relative Positional Tolerance Using TBC

Friday, 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter – Adam Miller, LSIT and Jeff Clark, PLR, RLS
2 PDH

GPS/GNSS in the last few years has revolutionized where and how the practicing land surveyor acquires land boundary physical locations. With the advent of such technologies, replacing older tried and true methods, the practicing land surveyor must be ever diligent concerning data acquisition.

State Land Surveying Boards and National standards for ALTA/NSPS surveys have set forth standards that must be met or exceeded when incorporating this ever-changing technology.

This class will demonstrate using real-time kinematic surveying methodology to locate boundary evidence, redundant measurements have been taken from two different base locations that were derived from a State CORS network. In Trimble Business Center we will constrain our control and run a least squares adjustment.

Under Network Adjustment, ALTA/NSPS Allowable Relative Tolerance Report we will enter our required constant and scalar and verify that our survey meets or exceeds State and/or National standards.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON SESSIONS

Client Communications - The Lifeblood of Business
Friday, 1:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Presenter – William Beardslee, PE, PLS, PP
4 PDH

From the initial pre-proposal meeting to as-built completion, no technical skill or knowledge is as important to sustaining business as the communication between the professional and the client.

How High: Elevation Certificates and Flood Related Survey Work in Kentucky

Friday, 1:30 PM - 3:10 PM 

Presenter - Stephen C. Chino, Jr., PLS
2 PDH

Join Stephen Chino, PLS in a session focused on understanding elevation certificates and what your role as a surveyor is in completing them. He will take you through requirements and give examples of how best to complete your submissions. Additional study will surround Letters of Map Amendments in all its iterations and the online tools you can use to speed up your submissions.With the proliferation of readily available GIS data across the country, Mr. Chino will take you on a whirlwind tour of just some of the tools and resources available to everyone to help in the completion and tracking of your survey projects. This course will cover the core knowledge concepts that will help you begin your journey to GIS proficiency with real world examples using QGIS, Google Earth, LizardTech’s GeoViewer, USGS EarthExplorer and many more.

GIS or Get it Surveyed: An Introduction to free and Open Source GIS Tools for Land Surveyors

Friday, 3:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Presenter - Stephen C. Chino, Jr., PLS
2 PDH

With the proliferation of readily available GIS data across the country, Mr. Chino will take you on a whirlwind tour of just some of the tools and resources available to everyone to help in the completion and tracking of your survey projects.  This course will cover the core knowledge concepts that will help you begin your journey to GIS proficiency with real world examples using QGIS, Google Earth, LizardTech’s GeoViewer, USGS EarthExplorer and many more. 

Mapping and Identifying Flowage Easements
Friday, 1:30 PM - 3:10 PM 

Presenter - James Phillips, PLS
2 PDH

I will discuss flowage easements and the importance of them being accurately mapped and clearly identified on a subdivision plat of record as an encroachment deterrent. Also, I will discuss some of USACE’s modernization efforts to make title research easier for Surveyors doing Boundary Retracement that adjoins Federal Lands within the District.

Enhancing Community Development through Geographic Information Systems: The LOJIC Experience
Friday, 3:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Presenter - Trisha Brush, GISP, PMP
2 PDH

The Louisville Jefferson County Information Consortium (LOJIC) is a pioneering multi-agency partnership dedicated to building and maintaining a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) for Louisville Metro, Louisville MSD, Louisville Water Company, and Jefferson County PVA. This session will explore how LOJIC leverages GIS technology to support urban planning, infrastructure management, and community services. Attendees will gain insights into LOJIC's collaborative approach, which integrates data from various local agencies to create a unified geographic database. Key topics will include the development of interactive maps, the use of GIS in decision-making processes, and the impact of LOJIC's initiatives on local governance and public engagement. Join us to discover how LOJIC's innovative GIS solutions are driving sustainable growth and enhancing the quality of life in our community.