Joseph Knapick, PLS, owner of Keefer & Associates Land Surveying of Sunbury, PA, attended a career fair at his alma-mater, Shamokin Area Junior-Senior High School on Friday, November 14th. 

Upcoming Events  PSLS Webinars  2026 webinar details coming soon!   2026 Surveyors’ Conference in Hershey, PA from January 11-14, 2026! 

It’s the time of year when the northern part of the US is starting to see snow accumulation, especially if you’re in the Great Lakes area. Most of the areas north of the Mason Dixon Line can expect at least some snow to fall and accumulate after the winter solstice. 

On October 1, the Federal Government entered into a shutdown following the lack of funding legislation being moved by Congress and enacted into law by the Administration. On November 12, President Trump signed legislation (H.R. 5371) to re-open the Federal government through January 30, 2026. The package also funds military construction, veterans’ affairs, the Department of Agriculture and the legislative branch through the remainder of fiscal 2026, which ends on September 30

PSLS Featured Member: Timothy Rojahn, PLS

This year, as I watched the retailers jump from Halloween directly to Christmas, I was determined not to skip Thanksgiving and do something during our family get-together that would be more meaningful and memorable. Needless to say, I’m GLAD that we did. The evening before Thanksgiving, I sent my family members a text asking them to be prepared to say what they are Grateful for, something they Learned over the past year, something they Accomplished, and something which Deligh

The Senate and House finally agreed upon Pennsylvania’s 2025-2026 budget and it was signed into law by the Governor on November 12, 2025.  The Budget totals $50.1 billion, focusing on tax relief, public education, and economic growth.  Key highlights include the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit providing $193 million in tax relief, significant investments in public schools, including increased basic education funding and school infrastructure, and initiatives for economi

This research will produce a manuscript serving as a resource for surveyors in Pennsylvania. It provides guidance on the governing laws, evidentiary standards, and professional responsibilities involved in utilizing prior surveys as extrinsic evidence while retracing property boundaries. The study examines how prior surveys are to be weighed as evidence while trying the facts of the location of the boundary to be ascertained.

Trimble’s 2025 Geospatial Industry Report offers a vivid and compelling picture of where our profession stands today and where it is headed tomorrow. The message is unmistakable: land surveying is entering one of the most transformative and opportunity filled eras in its long and respected history. As innovation accelerates and the demand for reliable geospatial information continues to grow, licensed land surveyors are becoming more essential than ever across the Commonwealt