The geospatial technology market is growing at an annual rate of almost 35 percent, according to GITA (Geospatial Information & Technology Association). Employers will tap an assortment of resource pools to meet the growth of emerging occupations within the geospatial technology industry. This will include targeting young workers through apprenticeship and high school/college .
One major emerging occupation calling for a highly-trained workforce within the geospatial technology industry is the increased adoption of machine guidance systems. GPS Machine Control produced by major equipment manufacturers has changed the way businesses complete the tasks of grading, surveying, and excavating. Contractors and construction companies who use GPS machine control systems are utilizing the technology to streamline work from procurement to the dirt mover. The technology is a major paradigm shift for the job site that influences the planning, site calibration, data preparation, and project QAQC.
The workforce best suited to fill these roles are today’s Surveyors. Surveyors can get training directly from equipment manufacturers like Caterpillar, Leica, Topcon, Trimble, etc.. However, rebranding as GPS Machine Control experts is advised. This subject is best articulated in an article by Software Advice‘s Houston Neal titled “Automation of Surveying Creates Disruption and Opportunities“.
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