©2025 UCLS Foresights is published by the The newsLINK Group LLC for the land surveyors profession of the state of Utah and similar organizations on a complimentary basis. UCLS Foresights is not copyright protected, therefore articles, except where specifically copyright noted, may be reprinted with proper credit given. Articles appearing in the Foresights publication do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint or endorsement of UCLS, its officers, board of directors or the editor. Contributions are encouraged and may be submitted to UCLS at ucls@ucls.org. Utah Council of Land Surveyors EXECUTIVE BOARD 2025 State Chair DARRYL FENN Chair Elect CHRIS DONOGHUE Past Chair CHAD HILL NSPS Representative SEAN IRELAND WFPS Representative MIKE NADEAU To contact any of the UCLS officers, please visit ucls.memberclicks.net/officers. 34 22 Contents THOUGHTS FROM THE CHAIR 4 For the Betterment of Us All 6 Honoring the Title Reclaiming the Term “Surveyor” in a Changing Industry 10 2026 Joint Survey Conference Coming in March 11 Conference Committee Report 12 Professional Services Agreement 14 Legislative Committee Report 15 UCLS Members Weigh in on PLS Licensing Requirements 17 2025 Salary Survey 18 Rebuilding the Future Why Two-Person Survey Crews Are Essential to Our Profession 21 Updated Corner Record Guide Now Available 22 Surveying in Transition Why Cross-Training May Be the Best Response to Technological Disruption 25 Western Federation of Professional Surveyors Report NSPS UPDATE 28 Building Momentum Town Halls Spotlight Growth, Outreach and Legislative Wins 30 Utah Council of Land Surveyors Standards and Ethics Committee Report September 2025 34 Utah Forms Geodetic Advisory Committee to Guide Statewide Geospatial Standards 36 Navigating Utah’s Subdivision Plat & Survey Requirements A Practical Guide UCLS Foresights 3
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