Category Archives: Civil/Transportation
Sustainable Rainwater Treatment for the Future
How machine-control solutions are increasing efficiencies on ground-breaking projects by up to 60 percent The seaside town of Køge lies just forty minutes south of Copenhagen in Denmark. A rapidly expanding area, new housing projects and transport infrastructure are an immediate priority for residents and local authorities.But, for a town located just three meters above...
The Construction Automation Continuum
It’s more about many minor triumphs than major leaps. Surveyors can play an essential role in implementing these changes To those outside of the industry (and some within), the term “construction automation” evokes visions of bots and autonomous equipment plying construction sites—efficient and tireless—yet always on some far horizon. In present reality, construction automation takes...
Bridge Watchers
Smart sensors and satellites are being used to actively monitor bridges and large infrastructures. With eyes in the sky and ears on the ground, can this new technology improve public safety? Despite what the lyrics of the popular English nursery rhyme may have our young ones believe, the London Bridge has actually never fallen down. ...
Alex Lopez-Rogina
23 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2023 – 22 of 23 Name: Alex Lopez-RoginaCompany: Avineon, Inc.Current position: GIS Project ManagerAge: 32 Education: BS in Civil Engineering, University of Alabama-Huntsville; GIS Certificate, University of North Alabama Lopez-Rogina started her professional career as a civil engineer for a water utility in northern Alabama. When the company...
The Wide World of Drone Upstarts
With congested airspace in the U.S. and Europe, to see how drones will integrate with society we have to look at some creative drone upstarts emerging in less populated nations. In our last article we touched on the ramifications of a clear regulation of uncrewed flights beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in the USA and...
Upgrading GIS for a Better 911
The complex system of emergency call routing and critical location data delivery is getting a makeover Minutes can make a difference between life and death for 911 callers. A quick response with suitable equipment and knowledgeable personnel is the goal of 911 call centers across the country. However, managing calls and texts from mobile phones...