Category Archives: Civil/Transportation
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...
Geospatial Services for Transportation & Utilities
GPI Geospatial, Inc. has been a premier provider of geospatial solutions for over 48 years. Our mission is to map the foundation for infrastructure, transportation, and land improvements that enhance the connectivity between people and communities. It’s our vision to be the most trusted provider of precision mapping, imagery, LiDAR, and surveying services within the...
Woolpert Blends Methodology with Technology
What began as a four-person engineering and survey company in Ohio in 1911 has steadily evolved to become a full-service architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG), and strategic consulting firm, with more than 1,600 staff and 60 offices on four continents. This fusion of AEG data breeds innovative products and solutions that address complex challenges worldwide, providing...