Is the shine waning?

The profession of surveying is fundamental, important and essential.

However, the temperament of professionals is changing.

The technology ecosystem is evolving fast

With the increasing space for LIDAR, UAVS, GIS, LBS, navigation, …

This opens up new opportunities on one hand,

On the other, it reduces ‘entry barriers’

For the ‘non-surveyors’ in the domain.

There is an increasing demand,

Especially in construction engineering industry,

And there is less interest among youngsters

To join the profession,

Given the temptations for other domains.

Is the shine waning?

Experts differ.

Bal Krishna, Editor

bal@mycoordinates.org