August 2025 Newsletter
Daily Precision From The Field Or The Office
Our *NEW* Pole Adjusting Jig for Tripods is an essential piece of kit for any surveyor, designed to help you quickly and accurately adjust and calibrate your pole bubble vial.
- Quick Calibration: Use it with a standard tripod to easily adjust your pole bubble, ensuring precise measurements every time.
- Versatile Design: Functions as a prism pole holder or for static GNSS shots, giving you more flexibility in the field.
- Universal Fit: A standard 5/8 x 11 female mounting thread and a design that fits any 32-38mm diameter pole make it compatible with your existing equipment.
- Lightweight and Durable: At just 100 grams and made from rigid plastic, its compact design allows for easy storage and transport in your work vehicle without adding extra weight.
- Price: $55 incl. GST.
Click here to add this handy, tool to your kit today!
Our Pole Level Adjusting Jig allows surveyors to quickly check and calibrate their pole bubble levels before heading out, right from your office, workshop, or garage.
- Quick & Hassle-Free: Easily calibrate your prism pole’s bubble vial in minutes, saving you time and ensuring you start the day with reliable equipment.
- Universal Design: An adjustable top piece accommodates different pole diameters, making it a versatile addition to your gear.
- Secure & Stable: The ‘L-Bracket’ provides a secure resting point for your prism pole, ensuring a stable and accurate calibration process.
- Permanent Calibration: Weighing just 0.45 kg, this jig is easy to install in your workspace prior to leaving for the job, or mount on a job site for on-the-go checks.
- Price: $198 incl. GST.
To make pre-job calibration a seamless part of your routine, click here.
Top Industry News In The Past Month
Western Australia’s planning system is facing another wave of reform, with the Cook Government opening consultation on the Planning and Development Amendment Regulations (Review of Planning Instruments) 2025. The proposed changes aim to standardise how both State and local planning instruments are reviewed and updated.
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New technology is constantly being adopted and adapted by the transport sector to tackle what is one of the most prevalent issues – the large number of fatal and serious road trauma incidents on Australia’s roads. Recent research in South Australia is shining a light on alternative line marking methods that could be used to curb concerning trends nationally.
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The project will involve major upgrades along the strategic east west route, reducing congestion, improving connectivity and facilitating the needs of the growing communities in Perth’s north-eastern suburbs.
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Australia’s infrastructure ambitions are both vast and indispensable. From the delivery of city-shaping transport corridors and regional development programs, defence, housing, and the nation’s transition to renewable energy, our collective future rests on a foundation that must be strong, scalable and sustainable.
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Rio Tinto has revealed the successful contractor that will deliver the tunnel infrastructure installation package for the mining powerhouses’ Hope Downs Two Project in the Pilbara.
The construction and delivery of these tunnels will enable the safe passage of rail and light vehicles through the tunnels, while allowing heavy vehicles to travel over the top.
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The New South Wales Government has deployed a new drone technology that will enable fast responses to emergencies and traffic snarls on key road corridors. In an Australian first, Transport for NSW will be able to fly drones alongside and across highways for remotely piloted scheduled flights, without spotters, enabling them to rapidly respond to incidents near Greater Sydney traffic hotspots.
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Upcoming Industry Events
WAIS Surveying Student Sundowner – August 21
Join us for a relaxed afternoon at the Windsor Hotel in South Perth — a great chance to meet other surveying students from Curtin and TAFE, swap stories, and connect with the WAIS community.
For more information, click here.
Women in Surveying and Spatial Sciences Networking Breakfast – September 4
This event will focus on raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges women face in male-dominated industries and fostering a culture of allyship to create supportive, inclusive workplaces.
For more information, click here.
NSW Geospatial Conference – September 5
Beyond the presentations and workshops, the conference offers exceptional networking opportunities.
Engage with industry leaders, government representatives, and peers to exchange ideas, build lasting connections, and collaborate on solutions that drive progress.
For more information, click here.
ACT Geospatial Conference – September 16
From surveying and GIS to remote sensing, hydrography, geospatial analysis, and cartography, this event brings together experts from across the industry. It’s your chance to gain invaluable insights, build strategic partnerships, and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.
For more information, click here.
Ethics & Conflict of Interest: Guidance for Building Surveyors – September 17
Join us for a professional development session designed to sharpen your ethical decision making and effectively identify conflicts of interest. Tailored for building surveyors, this session will un-pack scenarios, clarify statutory obligations and provide tools to navigate ethical grey areas with confidence.
For more information, click here.
ISASA Board Meeting – September 18
Join the Institution of Surveyors – SA Division for their monthly board meeting.
For more information, click here.
2025 North Queensland Geospatial Conference – October 3
This conference is specifically designed with a North Queensland focus. This is the must-attend event for professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts in the geospatial sector. This is your gateway to discovering the latest advancements shaping the future of geospatial science and technology.
For more information, click here.
What is the Forest Stewardship Council?
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is referred to as the gold standard of sustainable forestry, and we are extremely proud to be a certified FSC member.
Being a part of the FSC ecosystem ensures that you’re supporting responsible forestry management with its wide range of benefits, not just for the forests themselves, but for those whom depend on it’s maintenance for their own survival.
Check out the FSC Factsheet under “Resources” to read more about Elevate Survey Supplies’ FSC involvement and the causes you support by purchasing our 100% FSC Certified timber products.
Inspire The Next Generation Of Surveyors with Get Kids Into Surveying!
This dynamic project is dedicated to igniting a passion for geospatial science in young minds.
Through engaging educational resources and exciting initiatives, “Get Kids into Surveying” is shaping the future of the surveying profession.
Making a Difference:
- Empowering Educators: Providing teachers with the tools and resources to bring surveying to life in the classroom.
- Building Partnerships: Collaborating with surveying associations to create impactful outreach programs.
- Nurturing Talent: Offering global scholarship schemes to support aspiring surveyors.
Explore a world of interactive learning materials, hands-on activities, and career exploration resources designed to inspire the next generation of geospatial professionals.
Ready to make a difference? Join the movement and become an ambassador today!
