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COPS Baseline 7-3: Topo Log

COPS Topo Log Use this spreadsheet to keep track of the storage and processing of Electronic Data Collector files. The file is kept in the project sub-directory and saved as…

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COPS Baseline 7-2: Topo Survey Checklist

This form can be used by the Survey Project Manager to document basic survey data, as a detailed requirement list for field crews and as a quality control checklist of…

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COPS Baseline 7-1: Boundary Survey Checklist

This document provides an in-depth sample quality control checklist for the final check of a boundary survey map. This template is a refillable Microsoft Word document that allows the user…

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COPS Baseline 6-6: Monthly Review of Project Financial Status and Invoice

Asking project managers (or yourself) these detailed questions is one way to ensure that your project is on track financially, monthly billing is accurately allocated, that work performed (and billed)…

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COPS Baseline 6-5: Client Feedback Form

How do you know that your firm is doing a good job? Ask your customer than measure your results and monitor your results to strive for Continuous Improvement! This Client…

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COPS Baseline 6-4: Letter to Property Owner

Notification of landowners adjacent to or nearby to a property being surveyed can serve two main purposes. Notification provides an opportunity to let people know that your field crew(s) will…

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COPS Baseline 6-3: Quality Process Log

COPS Quality Process Log Use this spreadsheet to keep track of all QA checks from traverse adjustment, through basemap walk-through to final submittal on each project. These examples are some…

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COPS Baseline 6-2 Release of Electronic Records

Prior to the release of any electronic files, an agreement must be made with the recipient to limit liability and further dissemination of the data. This document provides a template…

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COPS Baseline 6-1: Survey Control Disclaimer

It is critical that firms limit their liability when releasing surveying data. This document provides firms with sample language and formatting for disclaimers regarding accuracy or correctness when releasing survey…

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COPS Baseline 5-11: Supervisor Evaluation Form

Ensuring the needs of staff are met is one of the most important roles for a Supervisor. Similar to an Employee Evaluation, the Supervisor Evaluation Form provides a template for…

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