St. Louis Chapter

Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors

 

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Iowa Couple Sues to Prevent Surveying

Iowa Couple Sues to Prevent Surveying

  Iowa couple locked in legal battle to stop surveyors from coming onto their land.   Trespassing, pipelines, liquefied carbon dioxide emissions, access to Illinois & North Dakota, greenhouse emissions and more!   Full story HERE

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ALTA warns AOLs are a bad idea!

ALTA warns AOLs are a bad idea!

ALTA warns AOLs are a bad idea! "As a result of Equitable Housing Finance Plans announced earlier this year by the FHFA, both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now accepting written AOLs (Attorney Opinion Letters) in lieu of a title insurance policy under limited...

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H.B. No 2149

H.B. No 2149

HOUSE BILL NO. 2149 This bill was recently enacted by the Missouri Legislature and signed by the governor. It accomplishes many things, including changing the Land Surveying licensure requirements. This topic will be discussed at the 2022 Annual Convention. Members of...

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MSPS 2022 MAP/PLAT

MSPS 2022 MAP/PLAT

MSPS 2022 MAP/PLAT DESIGN COMPETITION Entries must be completed after 6/30/2021 and are due by July 31, 2022 Submissions must be a single sheet drawing. Winners will be Announced and Displayed at the MSPS 2022 Annual Meeting. Payout to Top 3 Best Overall. Click for...

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Confluence in Harpers Fery

Confluence in Harpers Fery

Surveyors Historical Society - Rendezvous 2022 Confluence in Harpers Ferry September 21-23, 2022 Clarion Inn, Harpers Ferry, WV Our 2022 Rendezvous hopes to relate to us a bit of John Brown in one of his many professions, that as a surveyor. John Brown surveyed in...

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65th Annual Meeting

65th Annual Meeting

  65th Annual Meeting of the Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors October 6-8, 2022 Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis. 191 Westport Plaza, Maryland Heights, MO. Speakers: Matt Davis; Kevin DeSain, PLS; Dr. Dick Elgin, PS, PE; Stan Emerick, PLS; James...

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Double Standards

Double Standards

Double Standards - Two States - One Day!   Don’t miss this opportunity for PDUs! St. Charles Community College Saturday June 4th, 2022 – Sign up now if you haven’t already. 7am-6pm – Missouri Minimum Standards (4 PDUs), Darrell Pratte, PLS 12pm-2pm –...

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NSPS Davis-Bacon

NSPS Davis-Bacon

NSPS has been standing up for surveyors since its existence. Including by defending against legislators seeking to impose the Davis-Bacon Act on the Profession (click here).  

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Facebook Site

Facebook Site

As we continue to work on the website, you will see many changes. Also be sure to follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/stlSurveyor

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