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In This Issue
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Upcoming Classroom Training
Columbus OH - Atlanta GA - Baltimore MD and Raleigh NC
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Upcoming FREE Webinar
The Future of GIS for Surveyors & Engineers
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Meet Jeremy Taylor
"That Surveyor Guy" Now Working with That CAD Girl
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Join Us for a Technology Breakfast
See new Carlson technology such as the "theodolite-on-a-stick" and the ruggedized, tablet data collector that runs full Windows 7
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IntelliCAD 7 End User Beta Has Been Released
Find out what this means for current Carlson Software users
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Carlson Software & Hardware Pricing
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Professional Surveyor Magazine
That CAD Girl Picks & Clicks and Intersect with GIS Janet
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Great New Resource - www.IntersectGIS.com
Janet Jackson's New Website
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Job Opening in Raleigh NC
Assistant Mapping Coordinator
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| Upcoming Classroom Training |
For all classes listed below:
- 8 hours of hands-on training and lunch is included
- Registration deadlines for each class is listed in its announcement
- Seats are limited but there is also a minimum attendance requirement
- You will need to bring your own laptop and mouse - trial versions of Carlson Software will be provided if needed
- The various topics are very aggressive and will cover a lot of material, please refer to the individual class announcements for pre-requisites.
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Columbus Ohio
Monday, May 2nd
Overview of Carlson Survey - $249
Read the Class Announcement Here
Tuesday, May 3rd
Surface Modeling with Carlson Software - $249
Read the Class Announcement Here
Raleigh North Carolina
Monday, May 16th
CAD Review with an Intro to Carlson- $249
Read the Class Announcement Here
Tuesday, May 17th
Intro to Quantity Takeoffs with Carlson- $249
Read the Class Announcement Here
Wednesday, May 18th
Drawing Preparation for Surface Modeling - $249
Read the Class Announcement Here
Atlanta Georgia
Monday, May 23rd
SurvNet & Least Squares with Donnie Stallings - $349
Donnie is the original developer of SurvNet
Read Donnie's Bio and the Class Announcement Here
Tuesday, May 24th
Overview of Carlson Survey - $249
Read the Class Announcement Here
Wednesday, May 25th
Surface Modeling with Carlson Software - $249
Read the Class Announcement Here
Raleigh North Carolina
Wednesday, June 1st
Overview of Carlson Survey - $249
Read the Class Announcement Here
Thursday, June 2nd
Surface Modeling with Carlson Software - $249
Read the Class Announcement Here
Baltimore Maryland
Tuesday, June 14th
SurvNet & Least Squares with Donnie Stallings - $349
Donnie is the original developer of SurvNet.
Read Donnie's Bio and the Class Announcement Here
Wednesday, June 15th
Overview of Carlson Survey 2011 - $249
Read the Class Announcement Here
Thursday, June 16th
Surface Modeling with Carlson Software 2011 - $249
Read the Class Announcement Here
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| Upcoming FREE Webinar |
Future Directions of GIS for Surveyors, Engineers & Construction Professionals
Presented by Janet Jackson (GIS Janet) of Intersect and Gary Rosen of Carlson Software...
This one hour webinar is intended to de-mystify the world of GIS for surveyors and engineers needing to learn more about this alternate universe.
For the initial part of the presentation by Janet, I've asked her to address, briefly, three questions:
- Why do surveyors, engineers and construction professionals need to know about GIS? And, how can it help us?
- When an RFP (Request for Proposal) has a "GIS Component" requiring a GIS deliverable, what does that mean and what should we look for?
- As surveyors, engineers and contractors using Carlson Software, what are some fairly easy "value-added" services we could offer to existing and potential clients to generate new business?
Following Janet's presentation, Gary Rosen with Carlson Software will discuss the new technology currently in the market from Carlson and what may be coming down the line.
Register for the April 27th Webinar Here
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| Meet Jeremy Taylor |
I'm happy to announce that Jeremy Taylor, PLS of Taylor Land Consultants has agreed to start helping me out with Carlson Software, data collector, GPS and other hardware sales. I asked him if he'd mind pitching his voice higher as he answered the phone:
"Thank you for calling That CAD Girl.
Jeremy speaking, how may I help you?"
But no dice, I had to give up on that.
Having never been a practicing land surveyor, I have not been able to promote or discuss Carlson's stable of data collection software or hardware as well as I'd like. I have hoped to find someone who knew the products well and could present them well, but was not a salesman. I think Jeremy will be the perfect fit.
He is very well-known and just as well-respected here in the Raleigh NC area and, I believe, will be a great resource for all of us. Like me, Jeremy is a fan of Carlson's offerings but is more concerned with providing the right solution for our customers rather than simply trying to sell the latest and greatest piece of equipment. Please take a moment to read Jeremy's Bio here.
If you have questions on SurvCE, Carlson Survey, data collectors or GPS equipment, please feel free to contact Jeremy at (919) 335-3444 or email him at surveyor.gps@gmail.com. Going forward I think you can expect to see more of a focus on these products including special pricing and field demonstrations.
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| Join Us for a Technology Breakfast |
Starting in April 2011 we will be hosting a "Technology Breakfast" for current and/or prospective Carlson Software and hardware customers.
This will be an opportunity for you to see some of the cool new hardware from Carlson such as the "theodolite-on-a-stick" and the new full size, ruggedized tablet data collector that runs Windows 7. We will also have the Carlson Surveyor+ RTK GPS unit available for a demo and test drive.
These events will be held on the 3rd and 4th Friday of each month and will start at 7:30am. Once a month we will meet at the Cracker Barrel at I-40 in Garner, North Carolina. Other events will be held in various locations in North and South Carolina.
Each breakfast and meeting will last for 1-2 hours and will provide an opportunity for us to demonstrate the future direction of Carlson data collection and field hardware. After breakfast, we will retreat to the parking lot for the field demonstration. Some events will also have a classroom component in a conference room at a neighboring hotel.
Technology Breakfasts will be free of charge but pre-registration is required. Call us at 919.417.8351 or email ContactUs@thatcadgirl.com. There is a limit of 10 people at each meeting.
Apr 22nd Cracker Barrel at I-40 in Garner, North Carolina
May 13th Cracker Barrel at I-85 in Gastonia North Carolina
May 20th Cracker Barrel at I-40 in Garner, North Carolina
June 17th Cracker Barrel at I-40 in Garner, North Carolina
June 24th Cracker Barrel at I-77 in Columbia, South Carolina
Keep checking our training page for more details about the new hardware or software to be presented at each event and for additional meetings planned for Asheville, Morehead City, Hickory and Wilmington, North Carolina.
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IntelliCAD 7 End User Beta Released
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As I always mention, there is quite a lot of interest in the upcoming release of IntelliCAD 7. The current production version (6.6) that ships with Carlson Software is a good alternative to the high prices for other CAD packages but it has been missing a few features and sometimes lacks in performance and responsiveness.
In its 2011 version of software, Carlson has also included a beta version of Carlson with IntelliCAD 7. With IntelliCAD 7, we're hoping that Carlson and the ITC overcomes some of these known issues. I received this email from Carlson a few days ago regarding the next stage of beta testing for IntelliCAD 7.
The latest update has now been posted on Carlson's website and they are encouraging their adventurous, patient customers to give the IntelliCAD 7 version a try. You can download the entire program or an update from here. The more user feedback they receive, the quicker we can get it truly production ready and out in the market.
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| Carlson Software & Hardware Pricing |
We are currently running several pricing specials on Carlson Software including Survey, Civil, Civil Suite, Takeoff, Construction and Point Clouds. See our Carlson Software Pricing page for more information.
And, if you plan to upgrade to Carlson 2012 when it's released later this year, you may be able to save if you upgrade to 2011 now. Call me at 919.417.8351 or email me here.
And, as noted above, with Jeremy's help I'm able to better support and sell data collectors, Carlson GPS and SurvCE now. A brochure for the new Surveyor+ RTK GPS system can be downloaded here. Pricing is retail (the same advertised pricing restrictions apply for hardware) so please call Jeremy at (919) 335-3444 or email him at surveyor.gps@gmail.com to receive a customized quote on sales or upgrades.
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| Professional Surveyor Magazine |
That CAD Girl's Picks & Clicks
December 2010: Dynamic Blocks
February 2011: Conquer Problem Drawings
Intersect with GIS Janet & Surveyor Randy
December 2010: How Can Surveyors Use GIS to Enhance Their Interactions with Clients?
February 2011: Goals or Guesses: Which One Will Work For You This Year?
To see my article in the April issue about making the best possible use of LandXML files, you can visit Professional Surveyor or Subscribe Here.
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| Visit www.IntersectGIS.com |
Janet Jackson's (GIS Janet) new website is up and running and she's ready to help surveyors and engineers through all those troublesome RFPs that have a GIS deliverable.
Janet has presented at a couple of my workshops and has subsequently met privately with several companies to help them re-think their business models in order to go after GIS work. She's gotten great reviews and has been a big hit. As Carlson and Esri continue to find ways to work together, I expect you'll see more of her at my events.
And, don't forget to register for her April 27th webinar.
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| Job Opening in Raleigh NC |
If you are interested in this position, please send a resume to me at ContactUs@thatcadgirl.com and I will forward it to your new boss!
Assistant Mapping Coordinator
Job Description: Assist Mapping Coordinator in plotting, drawing, checking, correcting, and distributing maps necessary for the acquisition of land and/or rights of way. Assist Mapping Coordinator in advising surveyors in the preparation of maps.
Qualifications (Strongly preferred): Experience in areas of land easements, rights of way, acquisition, and disposition. Capable of working independently under minimal supervision. Capable of compiling procedures and processes and effective use of these procedures.
Assistance to Transmission Land Agents and Distribution Land Agents. Requests for assistance from the Agents will cover such areas as legal documents, engineering, or encroachment. Coordinate/collaborate with appropriate sources both inside and outside the Company, which may include law firms, surveyors, engineering consultants, to gather the information needed by the Transmission and Distribution Land Agents. Assist in determining transmission rights of way and substation locations. Maintain contact with the land agents throughout the project. Ensure the proper and timely preparation of documents for the acquisition, disposition, or leasing of land and rights of way. These documents include easements, encroachments, deeds, leases, licenses, and contracts. Prepare any special Transmission or Distribution easements to be presented to the State or Corporations. Handle inquiries from the general public ensuring requests are addressed in a timely manner and good relations are maintained. Develop and maintain the web site for responding to external customer requests.
Part Time: 25 to 30 hours per week with flexible work hours
Location: Raleigh, NC
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