This video should have included a warning that sideshots should always be observed twice. Mistakes can happen easily if you accept a single reading at face value. Whenever I have to read a dozen points from one setup, I will backsight, perform all of my sideshots, break on the final sideshot, then observe them again going backwards before closing my run. Credit where it's due, your explanation of leveling is very straightforward and easy for rodmen I have worked with to understand.
@@dikemawson3008 Thank you. HARD AGREE on that comment as well, taking a reading, look up, take it again to verify for single wire. For three wire, checking your reading math (delta between top middle vs middle bottom) is your double check- because then your readings are mathematically verified, not just visually. I also recommend your method of running back through the same points on your way back to the benchmark, not only does it QC and average your elevations, but if an error or misreading did occur, its clearly highlighted by the doubled up data AND correcting it is confined to repeating the one setup as well. Great thoughts!
@@leansurvey8212 no troubles. I have a Trimble total robotic station. I’m looking at error adjustment for Arc Second Deviation. I’m not sure how often this is taken into consideration with surveyors as a normal practice. I haven’t seen anything at all about it, not one mention of it really. I guess with GNSS there is really no need for it anymore.
Great video. Can you expand on this topic to the procedures for setting building stakeout elevation with the level. Proposed grades. Keep the videos coming. They are really helpful.
I’ve got a video about laser level basics coming out in the morning that I think will answer the question you are asking. Let me know if it doesn’t and we’ll dial in your specific question.
@@wsyler9922 thanks for mentioning that one. I created a “low budget” video for field engineers and surveyors for in-person trainings a while back- I need to get started on one for this channel that is detailed enough to really communicate the process.
What would you include in a resume that really stands out? I want to move up in position from Rodman to crew chief. I know almost everything there is to know thanks to my crew chief. however I don’t want to waste my youth waiting for someone to step down especially when I see constant mistakes being done from the instrument man along with other people which I find really really easy and simple. I want to be put to the test, And I want to show people how much better I can do the job. right now I’m doing construction surveying But I would love to move to a bigger company with better pay and more opportunities to grow. I live in Dallas Texas if anyone has any recommendations please let me know
@@jorge-l4h When you say ‘what to include’ I dont know if you mean what should I say or what should I learn. I recommend getting to know CAD and learning to process your own calcs and your own topos. The better you know the whole process including what the drafting tech or civil is ‘thinking’ you can fill their needs better. One of the roughest parts of the industry is too many middle men between the actual needs of the civil team (or the project team on site) and what the surveyor does out in the field. Second, ask your crew chief if you can run the check in and check out with the project team when hitting a construction site. The more you make yourself a part, the more they will ask for you, the more they will teach you, the more they will come talk to you instead of calling in when something goes wrong. Specifically read the job description for yourself everyday. As your chief if they will let you plan the day. On your resume write “crew chief in training” describe what you know, especially once you can factually say you are setting up work and planning your days, your resume needs to call that out loud and proud. Apply for chief or junior chief roles, now. Even though you do need to be aggressive in your resume, nothing is more important than getting that interview and showing them that you want it. Don’t ever pretend that you know things you don’t, but always communicate you are ready to learn and take that learning seriously. Don’t just email a resume. Call the office, get team lead names. Call later and ask for them directly, see if they have had a chance to read your resume and if not see if you can send it to them directly. Aggressive might be irritating, but it also put you in the front of peoples brains and lets them know you are hungry. Good luck, you’re on the right path already!
Great video but what I would have done to make the math easier is when looking through the level at the backlight I would have turned the screws all in the same direction to lower it to eliminate that .003 and get a round number rod reading of 5.22.
@@littlenel17 You’ll notice in all my level in videos, I promote rounding to the thousandths when operating a builders level (though not a laser level). As a result, I would not spend extra time dialing in my first reading when all my subsequent math and reading would contain thousandths anyway.
@@leansurvey8212 it makes sense…for elevations on benchmarks we just go to the hundredth…the laborers dont want to deal with splitting the dashes on a Philly rod
Not only your work is perfect, your videos as well. Simple, educational and fun. Just brilliant!
What a kind compliment, thank you. Sometimes the processing takes a VERY long time because I want to present the ideas as perfectly as I can.
This video should have included a warning that sideshots should always be observed twice. Mistakes can happen easily if you accept a single reading at face value. Whenever I have to read a dozen points from one setup, I will backsight, perform all of my sideshots, break on the final sideshot, then observe them again going backwards before closing my run.
Credit where it's due, your explanation of leveling is very straightforward and easy for rodmen I have worked with to understand.
@@dikemawson3008 Thank you. HARD AGREE on that comment as well, taking a reading, look up, take it again to verify for single wire. For three wire, checking your reading math (delta between top middle vs middle bottom) is your double check- because then your readings are mathematically verified, not just visually. I also recommend your method of running back through the same points on your way back to the benchmark, not only does it QC and average your elevations, but if an error or misreading did occur, its clearly highlighted by the doubled up data AND correcting it is confined to repeating the one setup as well. Great thoughts!
Good to see you back! Great video as always!
Thank you Humberto!
I thought the new videos were over with. Great to see new content. Thank you for your videos.
Thanks, got some new ideas and some new fire. Always appreciate folks in the comments promoting specific needs as well!
@@leansurvey8212 no troubles. I have a Trimble total robotic station. I’m looking at error adjustment for Arc Second Deviation. I’m not sure how often this is taken into consideration with surveyors as a normal practice. I haven’t seen anything at all about it, not one mention of it really. I guess with GNSS there is really no need for it anymore.
This is extremely helpful! Newbie trying to learn.
I love to hear that Conor. I definitely want folks at any level be able to understand the concepts and process in the video start to finish.
Great video. Can you expand on this topic to the procedures for setting building stakeout elevation with the level. Proposed grades. Keep the videos coming. They are really helpful.
I’ve got a video about laser level basics coming out in the morning that I think will answer the question you are asking. Let me know if it doesn’t and we’ll dial in your specific question.
lol 😂the intro it self deserves a like and follow
@@mysterymind101 that’s the comment I’ve been waiting for! Thank you!! 🙏
A video detailing transferring building grid lines to multiple floors would be great ! Any future books planned?
@@wsyler9922 thanks for mentioning that one. I created a “low budget” video for field engineers and surveyors for in-person trainings a while back- I need to get started on one for this channel that is detailed enough to really communicate the process.
how to operate total station
Anyone have videos or classes on how the office person calculates points? Or read plan sheets what else it there to learn on auto-cad
@@jorge-l4h There are autoCAD basics on this channel, any specifics you are referring to from a calculation standpoint, maybe I can help?
@@leansurvey8212 we get sent allignments for streets and other infrastructures but I believe those are calculated correct?
@@leansurvey8212How does one calculate locations, by scaling in the plan sheet? You can also create your own scale right from the plan sheets
What would you include in a resume that really stands out? I want to move up in position from Rodman to crew chief. I know almost everything there is to know thanks to my crew chief. however I don’t want to waste my youth waiting for someone to step down especially when I see constant mistakes being done from the instrument man along with other people which I find really really easy and simple. I want to be put to the test, And I want to show people how much better I can do the job. right now I’m doing construction surveying But I would love to move to a bigger company with better pay and more opportunities to grow. I live in Dallas Texas if anyone has any recommendations please let me know
Someone give this guy some guidance. Good for him to be ambitious and hardworking.
@@jorge-l4h When you say ‘what to include’ I dont know if you mean what should I say or what should I learn. I recommend getting to know CAD and learning to process your own calcs and your own topos. The better you know the whole process including what the drafting tech or civil is ‘thinking’ you can fill their needs better. One of the roughest parts of the industry is too many middle men between the actual needs of the civil team (or the project team on site) and what the surveyor does out in the field. Second, ask your crew chief if you can run the check in and check out with the project team when hitting a construction site. The more you make yourself a part, the more they will ask for you, the more they will teach you, the more they will come talk to you instead of calling in when something goes wrong. Specifically read the job description for yourself everyday. As your chief if they will let you plan the day. On your resume write “crew chief in training” describe what you know, especially once you can factually say you are setting up work and planning your days, your resume needs to call that out loud and proud. Apply for chief or junior chief roles, now. Even though you do need to be aggressive in your resume, nothing is more important than getting that interview and showing them that you want it. Don’t ever pretend that you know things you don’t, but always communicate you are ready to learn and take that learning seriously. Don’t just email a resume. Call the office, get team lead names. Call later and ask for them directly, see if they have had a chance to read your resume and if not see if you can send it to them directly. Aggressive might be irritating, but it also put you in the front of peoples brains and lets them know you are hungry. Good luck, you’re on the right path already!
@@MikeSolis369 Thanks Mike!
Great video but what I would have done to make the math easier is when looking through the level at the backlight I would have turned the screws all in the same direction to lower it to eliminate that .003 and get a round number rod reading of 5.22.
@@littlenel17 You’ll notice in all my level in videos, I promote rounding to the thousandths when operating a builders level (though not a laser level). As a result, I would not spend extra time dialing in my first reading when all my subsequent math and reading would contain thousandths anyway.
@@leansurvey8212 it makes sense…for elevations on benchmarks we just go to the hundredth…the laborers dont want to deal with splitting the dashes on a Philly rod
Con un ziplevel proo 2000 mucho más rápido
@@piedracolombiana Si, pero con mucho mentos exactitud!