1. The ASPRS in conjunction with ACSM and MAPPS has developed a new guideline for the procurement of professional services including LiDAR mapping.
2. This is the result of over 3 years of work, establishing qualifications, not price as the primary method of selection.
3. The Guidelines can be used as a resource to educate novice customers about the technology and process, while reducing the likelihood of a low ball price being submitted.

1. The local land surveyor has not seen this kind of downturn since the late 1980’s.
2. Local surveyors have to become land information experts, not just boundary surveyors.
3. The upcoming ESRI Survey and Engineering Summit July 11- 14 in San Diego is an important education opportunity.

This is a listing of upcoming laser scanning/LIDAR conferences with some of the key sessions highlighted.