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'The Surveyor' Issue 27 – March 2025 is Out Now!

Tuesday 11, Mar 2025

Issue 27 of The Surveyor highlights the achievements of surveying firms and professionals nationwide, from groundbreaking projects to critical industry updates.

This edition features an in-depth profile on Damian Ling, RPS Consulting’s National Geospatial Strategy Lead. A Registered Surveyor with a passion for industry involvement, Damian shares insights into his diverse career, his mentorship philosophy, and his significant contributions to large-scale infrastructure projects across Queensland.

We also take a deep dive into B&P Surveys, a long-standing firm that has built a reputation as one of the principal surveying contractors for Meriton’s high-rise developments. Directors Philip Wyper and his team discuss their innovative approach to surveying, their expertise in complex titling projects, and the challenges of working across Queensland and New South Wales.

Rural surveying takes centre stage with Price Merrett Consulting, a leading multi-disciplinary firm operating across Victoria and New South Wales. Director Andrew Merrett shares how the firm balances regional surveying challenges with cutting-edge technology, their work on major infrastructure projects, and their strategy for attracting and retaining skilled surveyors in the bush.

This issue also highlights:

  • Surveyors recognised with the Order of Australia, honouring the outstanding contributions of Paul Rowlandson OAM and Ian Marler AM.
  • The 2024 Hourly Rate Survey, providing insights into industry trends, charge-out rates, and workforce challenges.
  • Work Health & Safety in Surveying, an essential guide to managing industry-specific risks and regulatory updates with Industry Training Alliance (ITA).
  • New Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) Visa, explaining how firms can sponsor international professionals to address the growing skills shortage in surveying.
  • Upcoming Events & Key Dates, including FIG Working Week in Brisbane, the National Surveying Congress in Darwin, and the expanded EISSI Awards.

Finally, enjoy our regular sections, including taxation tips for 2025, expert mortgage advice, new surveying gadgets, and unique travel experiences.

Stay informed and inspired with this issue of The Surveyor!


Read Issue 27 for Insights Into All Things Surveying


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