ASPLS upcoming events

2026 ASPLS Summer Conference (24 May 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ASPLS 2026 Summer Conference

May 24-26, 2026

Perdido Beach Resort

Orange Beach, AL

The ASPLS 2026 Summer Conference will be held at the Perdido Beach Resort. Sessions are May 25 and May 26. Total of 15.5 PDHs

Registration

Members $425

Non-Members $550

All posted rates are early registration discounts, and will increase on May 1, 2026 and increase again for in person registration.

Exhibit space is limited! Since we are limited to 10 exhibit tables, they will only be available to Sustaining Members of ASPLS until later this year. Join ASPLS to be eligible for a table.

Room Block

ASPLS has contracted room rates beginning at $269 per night.

Alabama Society of Professional Land Surveyors Hotel Reservation Link

Book your room early before they are sold out!

Please call 1-800-634-8001 for assistance.

Schedule (Total 15.5 PDH)

Sunday, May 24, 2026

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Exhibitors Set Up

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: ASPLS Board Meeting

Monday, May 25, 2026

7:00 AM - 7:40 AM: Registration, Exhibits, Breakfast

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM Session 1: Boundary Determinations in Alabama - Jeff Lucas (3.5 PDH)

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch & Session 2: Gators and Cell Phones and Snakes-Oh My!-A Safety Course - Thomas Brooks (1.0 PDH)

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Session 3: Alabama SPCS 2022 - Dr. Bill Hazelton (3.5 PDH)

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Happy Hour in Ms. Nancy's Lobby Lounge Sponsored by:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

7:00 AM - 7:40 AM: Registration, Exhibits, Breakfast

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM Session 4:Contracts with one hour of Ethics - Jeff Lucas (3.5 PDH)

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST Test offered, contact the Management office for details

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch on your own

1:00 PM – 4:40 PM Session 5a: Standards of Practice – Jason Bailey (4.0 PDH)

1:00 PM - 4:40 PM Session 5b:Integrated Survey Technologies: Field Data to Advanced Mapping Solutions - Taylor Gay, Colin Harrison, Lou Nash, Joe Priestner (4.0 PDH)

Course Descriptions:

Session 1: Boundary Determinations in Alabama - Jeff Lucas (3.5 PDH):

Should you find yourself in court defending your map of survey or your opinion on the location of the property boundaries, what are the important issues to know and understand to make a boundary determination that will win in court? What are the evidence standards that will be applied, the standard of care for professional surveyors in court, and what is the criterion for boundary determinations? What are the appropriate boundary law principles and how are they applied to a boundary determination? Ultimately, much like a doctor or a lawyer, the retracement surveyor renders a professional opinion on where property boundaries are located. How can the surveyor know if that opinion is legally sound? This course is a study of boundary retracement theory with real-world case studies directly from Alabama case law to reinforce the theoretical concepts discussed.

Session 2: Safety-Thomas Brooks (1.0 PDH)

We will discuss the various safety issues that Land Surveyors face with a Q&A on how these issues are handled across the industry.

Session 3: Alabama SPCS 2022 - Dr. Bill Hazelton (3.5 PDH)

Following the publication of the User Manual for the Alabama SPCS 2022, based on the SPCS 2022 beta version, together with the foundations for the legislation to authorize SPCS 2022 in Alabama, this workshop goes through the latest design, as well as how to use it. The User Manual contains a depth of information on not only the Alabama SPCS, but also those systems in adjacent states, some underlying theory, the information needed to implement the SPCS in software, and information needed to create new or temporary zones. In this presentation, the User Manual will be explained and ways to use it covered.

Session 4: Contracts with one hour of Ethics - Jeff Lucas (3.5 PDH)

This course covers the basics of contract law for professional services providers and attendees will walk away with a one-page “Letter of Engagement” that can be utilized for most professional service offerings. Verbal, written, express and implied contracts will be studied. Short form and long form contracts, pros and cons, will be discussed. Certifications, warranties and guarantees and how they apply to professional services will be examined. Liability and limiting liability through contract language will also be studied with sample contract clauses. In addition, this seminar includes ethical considerations in everyday practice. Real cases studies involving ethical issues for professional practitioners will be discussed and explored.

Session 5a: Standards of Practice - Jason Bailey (4.0 PDH)

Description: We will discuss the purpose and scope of Standards of Practice (SOP). Why SOPs matter: public trust, liability, and professional integrity. We will go through case examples of SOP violations and the consequences of those actions. The discussion will also cover the different types of surveys and the accuracy requirements for field and office work, monumentation of corners, and the preparation of legal descriptions. Conflicts of interest and impartiality will be discussed as it pertains to SOP and the responsibilities to clients, the public, and other professionals.

Session 5b: Integrated Survey Technologies: Field Data to Advanced Mapping Solutions - Taylor Gay, Colin Harrison, Lou Nash, Joe Priestner (4.0 PDH)

Description: This half-day technical course brings together four focused sessions showcasing modern survey workflows and emerging technologies. Participants will learn how to streamline field-to-finish processes using feature code libraries, enhance traditional surveys with UAS photogrammetry and LiDAR, understand real-world capabilities and limitations of hydrographic and bathymetric systems, and evaluate SLAM LiDAR scanning compared to other LiDAR methods. The course provides practical insight into improving efficiency, data quality, and decision-making across a wide range of surveying applications.

ASPLS Cancellation Fees: On or before May 15: $25. May 16 or after: due to food orders we can only refund 40% of the registration fee on or after this date.

2026 Summer Conference Individual Sessions (24 May 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

ASPLS 2026 Summer Conference

May 24-26, 2026

Perdido Beach Resort

Orange Beach, AL

The ASPLS 2026 Summer Conference will be held at the Perdido Beach Resort. Sessions are May 25 and May 26.

Registration

Members $425 / Non-Members $550 or Individual Session Registration varies pricing.

All posted rates are early registration discounts, and will increase on May 1, 2026 and increase again for in person registration.

To register for the full conference or exhibit space - see this separate event.

Room Block

ASPLS has contracted room rates beginning at $269 per night.

Alabama Society of Professional Land Surveyors Hotel Reservation Link

Book your room early before they are sold out!

Please call 1-800-634-8001 for assistance.

Schedule (Total 15.5 PDH)

Sunday, May 24, 2026

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Exhibitors Set Up

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: ASPLS Board Meeting

Monday, May 25, 2026

7:00 AM - 7:40 AM: Registration, Exhibits, Breakfast

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM Session 1: Boundary Determinations in Alabama - Jeff Lucas (3.5 PDH)

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch & Session 2: Gators and Cell Phones and Snakes-Oh My!-A Safety Course (1.0 PDH) - Thomas Brooks

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Session 3: Alabama SPCS 2022 - Dr. Bill Hazelton (3.5 PDH)

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Happy Hour in Ms. Nancy's Lobby Lounge Sponsored by:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

7:00 AM - 7:40 AM: Registration, Exhibits, Breakfast

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM Session 4: Contracts with one hour of Ethics - Jeff Lucas (3.5 PDH)

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST Test offered, contact the Management office for details

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch on your own

1:00 PM – 4:40 PM Session 5a: Standards of Practice – Jason Bailey (4.0 PDH)

1:00 PM - 4:40 PM Session 5b:Integrated Survey Technologies: Field Data to Advanced Mapping Solutions - Taylor Gay, Colin Harrison, Lou Nash, Joe Priestner (4.0 PDH)

Course Descriptions:

Session 1: Boundary Determinations in Alabama - Jeff Lucas (3.5 PDH):

Session 2: Safety-Thomas Brooks (1.0 PDH)

We will discuss the various safety issues that Land Surveyors face with a Q&A on how these issues are handled across the industry.

Session 3: Alabama SPCS 2022 - Dr. Bill Hazelton (3.5 PDH)

Session 4: Contracts with one hour of Ethics - Jeff Lucas (3.5 PDH)

Session 5a: Standards of Practice - Jason Bailey (4.0 PDH)

Session 5b: Integrated Survey Technologies: Field Data to Advanced Mapping Solutions -Taylor Gay, Colin Harrison, Lou Nash, Joe Priestner (4.0 PDH)

ASPLS Cancellation Fees: On or before May 15: $25. May 16 or after: due to food orders we can only refund 40% of the registration fee on or after this date.

2026 Fall Conference (26 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ASPLS 2026 Fall Conference - Save the Date!

October 26-28, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel
Birmingham, Alabama

Hotel reservation information coming soon

ASPLS 2026 Fall Conference Exhibit Hall (26 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

ASPLS 2026 Fall Conference & Tech Expo
October 26-28, 2026
Birmingham, AL

ASPLS 2026 Fall Conference & Tech Expo
Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel
1000 Galleria Cir
Birmingham, AL 35244

Click here for full conference details

ASPLS has reserved special rates of $155 per night (single or double). Discounted self-parking of $15.00 per day. Please note that room rates are subject to state and local taxes and fees. To reserve your room visit:

https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/BHMHR/G-ASP3

A program for spouses will also be available at this meeting including shopping and optional excursions. You are encouraged to bring your spouse. A great time to do some early Christmas shopping.

Schedule-at-a-Glance (link to detailed schedule)

Monday, Oct 26: morning golf tournament, exhibit setup, board meeting, attendees arrive with dinner and events at local brewery

Tuesday, Oct 27: sessions begin, tech expo opens, spouses activities, dinner at Dave & Busters

Wednesday, Oct 28: all day sessions, spouses activities, exhibits close (after AM break)

Thursday Oct 29: Depart

Cancellations Fees: Full refunds with 10% cancellation fee until 4:00 pm October 19. No refunds will be given for cancellations received AFTER 4:00 pm Central time October 19.

ASPLS upcoming events

2026 ASPLS Summer Conference (24 May 2026)

2026 Summer Conference Individual Sessions (24 May 2026)

2026 Fall Conference (26 Oct 2026)

ASPLS 2026 Fall Conference - Save the Date!

ASPLS 2026 Fall Conference Exhibit Hall (26 Oct 2026)

ASPLS 2026 Fall Conference & Tech Expo October 26-28, 2026 Birmingham, AL

ASPLS 2026 Fall Conference & Tech Expo
October 26-28, 2026
Birmingham, AL