Learn the Fundamentals, Principles, and Best Practices for Delivering Utility Locating, Surveying, Mapping, Modeling, & GIS Data Management Solutions and Services to Large Industrial, Commercial, and Government Facilities

Learn Utility Locating, Surveying, Mapping, and Modeling with RTK GNSS Receivers, Ground Penetrating Radar, SLAM Scanners, Robotic Total Stations, GIS, CAD, and More!









Who Is This Training For?

  • Utility Locators, GPR Techs, SUE Techs, GIS Techs, GIS Analysts, Civil Engineers, Land Surveyors.
  • Professionals who need hands-on experience surveying, mapping, and delivering utility data to clients.
  • Students interested in sharpening their GIS, surveying, utility mapping, & data management skills.
  • Firms that want to stand apart from the competition by offering this one mapping solution.
  • Technicians interested in learning how to survey and map underground utilities.
Discover the Tools, Technology, and Workflow to Locate, Survey, Scan, and Map Subsurface Targets, Utilities, and Features in Real-Time, Tied to Local State Plane Grid and Geodetic Coordinates, Project Control, Published Benchmarks, the National Spatial Reference System, Horizontal, and Vertical Datums.



The Conference Room and Training Facility



Located in Smithfield, Virginia

This training is hosted in Smithfield, Virginia at the Hampton Inn & Suites (Smithfield, Virginia's Perfect Destination). Just outside the heart of historic downtown Smithfield sits our Conference Room, offering you a superb spot to relax & enjoy training. This fancy and modern inn combines fine amenities, unique conference space, fabulous on-site dining & catering, underground utilities, a private gym, and an indoor swimming pool, all within walking distance to local restaurants, shops, nature trails, and a short drive to downtown. We will complete a combination of indoor and outdoor training to map utilities onsite and output sample deliverables. Students are welcome to arrive early or stay late to fully enjoy a unique stay in Smithfield, Virginia.

Why You Should Take This Training?
(Special thanks to all of our visitors over the years!)

This training gives students an absolute, one-of-a-kind, hands-on lifetime experience.

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Students use FREE state-of-the-art and industry-leading GIS mapping technology.

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Gain exposure to the most advanced, affordable, and modern mapping technology and software.

"Great training - worth the trip!"




Reserve A Date!

Dates Available


May 15th (Sold Out)
May 16th (Sold Out)
May 22nd (Sold Out)
May 23rd (Sold Out)
JULY 2nd FREE
JULY 3rd FREE
JULY 7th FREE
JULY 8th FREE
Call To Book Your Training!
757.647.7016


Need to schedule another time or location?
Reach out and let us know what works for your team.

In-Person Training Smithfield, VA







Meet The Instructor

Tyler Bristow
Tyler Bristow is a certified GIS Professional (GISP) and Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) with over 14 years of experience providing consulting for local and federal governments, mid-sized municipalities, and large industrial facilities using various geospatial technology. Tyler provides professional consulting services for utility companies, locating firms, surveyors, and civil engineers.

Education:
B.A. Geography - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2011

Certifications:
Geographic Information System Professional, #90805
Professional Land Surveyor, NC L-5702
Agile Scrum Master, #1671277


1. What do we need to bring to training?
Students are welcome to bring their own laptops and smartphones to use in training.
We will provide all other hardware & software *(external GPS, GIS, Total Stations).

2. Can we bring our own data to the training?
Yes, students are welcome to bring their data to training.

3. Can we bring our own equipment to the training?
Yes, students are welcome to bring their equipment to training.

4. Will our team have access to any material before or after the training?
Students are welcome and encouraged to enroll in our online training for additional self-paced learning.

5. Do you offer any support beyond this training?
Yes, we offer learning assistance & lifetime access to online training content.

6. What happens if I need to reschedule?
Students can reschedule for a future class at any time. Please see our cancellation policy before registering.