Surveying and Geoinformatics of Bhutan

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MONDAY SURVEY TIPS
Start your week like a professional Surveyor

1️⃣ Always begin with control verification
Never trust old control points without checking them.

2️⃣ Know your coordinate system
UTM, local grid or national grid — mixing them creates disasters.

3️⃣ Plan before you measure
A 10-minute plan can save 10 hours of re-work.

4️⃣ Field work without notes is gambling
Your field book is your legal protection.

5️⃣ Check prism height & instrument height every setup
One wrong height can move an entire layout.

6️⃣ Never rush cadastral surveys
Boundary mistakes lead straight to court.

7️⃣ Back up raw data immediately
Your memory card is more valuable than your tripod.

8️⃣ Talk clearly with engineers & clients
Wrong instructions create wrong surveys.

9️⃣ Office processing makes professionals
AutoCAD, Civil 3D & GIS turn points into money.

🔟 Respect accuracy more than speed
Fast errors cost more than slow precision.