Instructor: Matthew Gillman

Matthew Gillman
Matthew Gillman, LS is a Land Surveyor practicing in the Lake Placid region in Northern New York. He received his Bachelor of Geomatics from the School of Engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

In over 20 years of surveying, he has worked across New England, North Carolina, and Alaska. During this time he has managed projects ranging from large construction projects in Boston and Providence, RI to Alaska Native Claims surveys in rural Alaska. His recent work has included creating a control network for the monitoring of seasonal flooding in Seward, Alaska, boundary and Right of Way determination for Red-Blue Line Connector in Boston, and retracing 18th century boundary lines for real estate development in Massachusetts.

Classes by this instructor


Precise field measurement is the crucial first step in landscape design. Learn how to properly use automatic levels, tapes, and survey instruments. Topics will include accurately measuring distances, differences in elevation, and angles. Dress for the weather.
251LAN340B 09/13 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm Gillman
NYBG