Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast
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On Thursday, October 27th, 2022, the Brooks Act will celebrate its “golden” anniversary, recognizing 50 years of legislative oversight for professional services procurement. John Palatiello, Partner at Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies, is the NSPS Legislative Consultant, longtime advocate for geospatial professions, and leads the overall efforts of our Government Affairs Committee (GAC). He recently talked with Tim Burch about the origins of the Brooks Act and how quality-based selection (QBS) and services procurement relies heavily on this legislation. John shared his opinions on surveyors being recognized as professionals and the importance of focusing on QBS instead of low-bid alternatives as part of the surveyor’s responsibility in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
We appreciate John, John “JB” Byrd, and GAC Chair Mark Sargent for their ongoing efforts to represent our great profession at the federal legislative level. Thank for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and subscribe wherever you listen to your audio selections.
Episode 45 - Today's episode features our "Get to know your Directors Series". Join host Curt Sumner and the NSPS Director from Arizona, Doug Schneider.
Episode 44 -NCEES Director of Exam Services Tim Miller talks with host Curt Sumner.
Episode 43 - This episode features our host Tim Burch and guest Trent Keenan, PLS and founder of his own firm in Las Vegas.
Episode 42 - Join Host Tim Burch as he talks with Denver Winchester, YSN President, on how he was introduced to surveying.
Episode 41 - Samuel J. Smith III shares his story with host Curt Sumner.
Episode 40 - Join Curt Sumner's discussion with Zach Gooch - Archaeologist turned Surveyor!
Episode 39 - Join host Curt Sumner kick off our new Series - Get to know your NSPS Directors. He is joined by current WI Director, Dick Kleinmann
Episode 38 - Join host Curt Sumner and Steve Allison, Certified Landscape Architect.
Episode 37 - Join host Curt Sumner and guest Tim Burch, NSPS President Elect, discuss how surveying remains an essential service during the pandemic.
Episode 36 - On this "Future Focus" join host Tim Burch and Emily Pierce, Business Development Director for Berntsen International.
Episode 35 - This “Point of Order” episode is a conversation with David Grossman, Executive Director of GPS Innovation Alliance (GPSIA).
Episode 34 - In this episode of "Future Focus" Curt Sumner interviews current NSPS Secretary Craig Amey.
Episode 33 - Curt Sumner interviews author John Berlau to discuss his new book about George Washington.
Episode 32 - Curt’s conversation is with Jared Wilson, Assistant Professor and Faculty Coordinator at East Tennessee State University
Episode 31- Join Curt Sumner as he has a discussion with Amanda Allred, NSPS Vice President on how she found Surveying.
Episode 30 - This episode is a conversation with our NSPS Executive Director, Curt Sumner.
Episode 29 - Join Curt Sumner as he has a discussion with Kyle Schultze, a licensed surveyor from IL. Kyle will be serving as the Surveying Merit Badge coordinator for the 2021 Boy Scout Jamboree.
Episode 28 - This week's podcast is a discussion with Chris Jepson, Vice President of the Land Surveyors Association of Washington (LSAW).
Episode 27 - Join host Curt Sumner's informative discussion with John Hohol, NSPS FIG Chair, to catch us up on the history of NSPS with FIG.
Episode 26 - On this “Point of Order” episode Curt Sumner is joined by JB Byrd and John Palatiello, about issues effecting the surveying profession during this extraordinary time.
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