January 2025 Newsletter
Happy New Year🎉
Welcome to 2025!
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a well deserved break.
We’re back and ready to assist you with all your orders and inquiries.
Stay tuned for exciting updates & announcements in our upcoming newsletters!
End Of Year Lucky Draw
Congratulations to Malcom at West Coast Surveying for winning our End Of Year lucky draw!
We hope you enjoy your prize pack.
The winning order was randomly selected and drawn from a huge pool of 89 orders over $500 placed between December 4th and January 13th.
We would like to thank everyone who placed orders over the last few weeks.
Keep your eye out for the next competition in our newsletters!
Back In Stock
After a long wait, our Poly Cap pegs are now back in stock & ready to be shipped!
Why Choose Poly Cap Pegs?
- Solid long lasting UV Stabilised Plastic Cap
- Galvanised pipe with a pointed end
- Caps lock on to the pipe with impact
- For use in all ground conditions
- Available in both colours & all sizes: Red 75x75x350mm and White 50x50x350mm or 75x75x450mm white.
Ready to stock up? Click here to place your order today!
Tripods: What Makes Them Different?
Did you know that your Surveying Tripod’s material matters?
Not all tripods are created equal!
Choosing the right material can significantly alter your surveying experience & impact the accuracy of the data being captured.
Here’s a quick breakdown:
• Wood 🌳: Classic choice known for stability and low thermal expansion. Ideal for traditional setups and uneven terrain. Absorbs vibration from vehicles or construction equipment allowing for accurate results.
• Aluminium ✈️: Lightweight and budget-friendly, perfect for frequent transport and quick setups. High thermal expansion rate when exposed to the sun, but they are durable and easy to carry.
• Fiberglass 💪: Combines durability and weather resistance, making it suitable for harsh conditions and long-term use. Handles high humidity & moisture and has lower chances for corrosion.
Which material is best for YOU? Consider your needs and priorities:
• Stability: Wood
• Portability: Aluminum
• Durability: Fiberglass
• Budget: Aluminum
Top Industry News in the Past Month
Spatial Source’s Best of 2024: The Plan To Digitise An Entire State
WA’s Advanced Spatial Digital Twin will see an entire third of the continent replicated in spatially accurate 4D. It’s a mammoth job that is being led by the Western Australian Land Information Authority, more commonly known as Landgate.
Click here to find out more.
Infrastructure’s Top News For 2024
2024 has been another challenging year for the infrastructure sector, as cost pressures and skills shortages continue to cause strain across projects.
Click here to find out more.
Gary Nairn To Be Remembered With Medal
The University of Melbourne Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (CSDILA) has launched a new leadership award, named in recognition of the Honourable Gary Nairn AO (1951–2024).
Click here to find out more.
New App Surveys, Maps and Identifies Wild Animals
A new, freely available and open-source app has been launched by researchers from Edith Cowan University. The app is intended to help researchers and community groups across the world to conduct wildlife imagery surveys.
Click here to find out more.
Drone Authorisation Trial Extended To More Areas
Commercial drone operators are now able to apply for fast authorisations to fly safely in controlled areas at Broome, Cairns, Coffs Harbour, Essendon, Hobart, and Melbourne airports under an expansion of the Automated Airspace Authorisations Trial (AAAT).
Click here to find out more.
Upcoming Industry Events
Connect with industry leaders and stay ahead of the curve at these upcoming survey and infrastructure events.
Follow the links to register now!
Join the Geospatial Council of Australia this summer for an engaging seminar designed to inform and connect surveyors.
For more information, click here.
Save the date for the ACS NSW February Webinar.
For more information, click here.
Join the The Institution of Surveyors Australia – South Australia Division Inc, for our monthly board meeting on Thursday Feb 20.
For more information, click here.
For more information, click here.
Please join us for our first CPD event of the year at Burswood on Swan. Landgate will provide its annual WAIS presentation of updates and current trends, matters relating to field surveys and Plan presentation.
For more information, click here.
What is certified sustainable timber?
Our hardwood survey stakes and pegs are made from certified sustainable timber, which comes from responsibly managed forests.
Choosing certified sustainable timber supports responsible forestry management, with benefits not just for the forests themselves, but for the people who depend on them.
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!
