At Surveyors Australia, we continue to promote the outstanding achievements of our members. Issue 26 of 'The Surveyor' shines a spotlight on excellence across the profession, including award-winning projects, innovative practices, and exciting developments within the surveying community.
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This edition highlights Katherine Lindsay, recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Surveying & Spatial Information (EISSI) Awards Young Professional Surveyor of the Year Award. A Registered Surveyor at Monteath & Powys, Katherine shares her journey, passion for the outdoors, and commitment to advancing the surveying profession. Discover her adventures in redefining century-old boundaries and encouraging the next generation of surveyors.
Spiire’s groundbreaking work on the Woodbury Ridge project takes centre stage in this edition. This rural residential development, certified under NSW’s Biodiversity Conservation Act, won the Sir Thomas Mitchell Award at the 2024 EISSI Awards. The project showcases how ecological conservation can be balanced with development, preserving significant habitats and historical features.
Alexander Symonds, a firm with almost a century of history, shares its forward-thinking strategies for innovation and sustainability. Managing Director Glenn Hordacre discusses how the company integrates cutting-edge technology and invests in the next generation of surveyors, all while staying true to their values of PRIDE.
Hear about the 2025 FIG Working Week in Brisbane preparations. Learn how Queensland will host this global event focusing on the theme: Collaboration, Innovation, and Resilience: Championing a Digital Generation. Learn about the vast opportunities for Australian surveyors to showcase their expertise on an international stage.
This Issue features updates from Industry Training Alliance (ITA) on their new courses and their commitment to quality training, practical advice on creating a business plan from People & Partners' Hadrian Pereira, the role of mentorship in the Surveying workplace with LandLink's director Paul Turner, and insights into new cyber security laws from Holding Redlich's Lyn Nicholson, Dan Pearce & Nastassya Naude.
Our December Issue further highlights the role of PR and media advocacy in elevating the surveying profession, with strategies to share stories and shape public perception from Good Talent Media. Explore the opportunities arising from new governments in Queensland, the Northern Territory, and the ACT as Surveyors Australia drives reforms in skills and education. In a candid Q&A, Richard Delany, President of WAIS, shares career insights, challenges facing surveyors, and advice for the next generation.
Finally, enjoy our regular sections, including a book review of Townsend of the Ranges, travel and gadget highlights, and the comprehensive 2025 events calendar.
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