Character Spotlight ‘Surveyors Exchange’

Surveying Monopoly has been created with one big vision: to bring the world of geospatial surveying into a household game that families around the world can play, enjoy and learn from together. Across the board, real surveying and geospatial organisations are represented by their own unique characters, places and technology, showcasing just how varied and exciting the profession can be.

But who are the characters taking their places on the board, and what do they tell us about the real world of surveying? It’s time to meet them! Through a quick-fire Q&A, we’ll discover the inspiration behind each character, their favourite surveying tools, what their organisation does, and even where in the world they’d most like to survey.

Let’s learn some more about Surveyors Exchange and their character Wilcox:

What is your name and what inspired your design? Wilcox

With my musk ox 2-layer coat, I stay warm in our cold climate. 

What tool would you never leave the office or field without?   Schonstedt Locator

Which square on the surveying Monopoly board would your character most like to visit and why?   Surveyors Training Day. We provide training for all of our equipment. It’s fun to learn about the latest technology. 

What is the coolest thing about surveying that kids might not know?   The variety of tasks with the latest technology. One day you might be flying a drone to do a survey, the next day you might be hiking through the forest. 

How does your company help surveyors measure, map, or build the world around us?   We supply surveyors with the tools they need to get the job done. We provide supplies, training and repairs. 

If you could travel anywhere in the world to survey, where would you go?   The South Pacific islands. Any of them- would be a totally different environment than Alaska!