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Welcoming latest Brand Ambassador Deryl Bactad from Riverside, California, USA: Deryl doesn’t have LinkedIn so please contact GKiS in order to get in touch with him. Let’s learn some more about him: How did you get into surveying? 15+ years work experience. Started as a rear chainman and worked my way up the ranks. Tell […]

Welcoming our latest Brand Ambassador James Campbell from the Mid West, USA: How did you get into the geospatial industry? It was 1996, I was working in the construction industry in Arizona in the summer heat and had a friend that worked for an aerial mapping company that was looking for people to train, even […]

Welcoming our latest Brand Sponsor, Powell CWM. Let’s learn some more about them: 1.   Company Name: Powell CWM, Inc. 2.   Location: Independence, Missouri, just outside of Kansas City.  Fun fact, it is where the Oregon trail started! 3.   Why is it important for your company to help Get Kids into Survey?  Hello […]

Welcoming our latest Brand Ambassador Nick Jensen who is covering Western parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and eastern Wyoming and Montana! Let’s learn more about him: How did you get into surveying? A high school teacher introduced surveying as part of his intro to engineering course. I was hooked on our first level […]

Welcoming TopoDot with their latest character as seen on the Spring Poster! Let’s learn some more about them: 1. Company Name: TopoDOT 2. Location: Our software is used worldwide, but Winter Garden, Florida is where we call home. 3. Why is it important for your company to help Get Kids into Survey (GKIS)? Team TopoDOT has long […]

Photogrammetry is revolutionizing industries by enabling precise 3D modeling from images. Whether it’s reconstructing crime scenes, preserving historical architecture, enhancing building inspections, or even creating hyper-realistic gaming environments, this technology continues to push boundaries. In this blog, we explore the many facets of photogrammetry, featuring expert insights, real-world applications, and cutting-edge advancements. From forensic crash […]

Introducing Brand Ambassador Katrina Olsen, covering California, USA: Where did you study? California State University of Fresno with a BS in Surveying Engineering in 1991 (currently this degree is Geomatics Engineering). What are the requirements to be a surveyor in your area? In the State of California you need 6 years experience and to pass […]

Introducing our latest Brand Sponsor as seen on the ‘Spring’ poster, it’s Desiree Hurst from Yazel Peebles & Associates: 1.Company Name – Yazel Peebles & Associates, LLC 2.   Location – Bedford, Texas USA 3.   Why is it important for your company to help Get Kids into Survey? We try to give back to our surveying community […]