The land surveying industry has been struggling in recent years to attract younger surveyors. A Los Angeles land surveyor conducts important work for municipal, residential and commercial projects from roadways to subdivisions to property disputes. Attracting new surveyors has become challenging.
Education Changes
Many municipalities now want surveyors to have completed a four-year degree to work in the field. This can push other interested parties away from the industry. Family-operated businesses can no longer rely on industry experience without those college degrees.
Field Experience
New technologies limit the number of crew members a surveyor needs to conduct a survey. With only one person on the crew, newer surveyors are not gaining the hands-on experience they once did on four-man crews. Those interested in the field cannot gain insights before jumping in that they once could.
Public Awareness
Many people simply have no idea what the profession is or the importance of it. This lack of public awareness has not helped the industry garner interest among younger people. The industry needs to increase public awareness to help find the next crop of surveyors to grow the profession.
These challenges do not decrease the need for a Los Angeles land surveyor. Overcoming these obstacles may require creative ideas starting with increased public awareness. Recruiting new surveyors has become an important part of the profession.
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