June 2024 Archives
Rebuilding in Baltimore
Surveyors and geospatial professionals will play a key role in rebuilding Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge
Water from the cloud
Water utility companies are tapping into geospatial cloud computing to map their infrastructure, streamline workflows, and enhance customer services
MAPPS, NOAA, and the federal Agency Liaison Program
This is the second in a series of four articles that highlights the MAPPS Federal Agency Liaison Program with federal agency partners and specifically with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) where MAPPS member firms have a strong interest in programs, contracts, and ongoing collaboration. By developing and continuing impactful relationships with federal agencies […]
A National Imperative
Protecting both legacy and green offshore energy sources with new technologies should be a national priority For the foreseeable future, the world’s economy will depend on energy. This energy comes in two primary types: “legacy” sources such as oil and gas, and “green” energy sources such as solar and wind. Increasingly, nations and energy companies […]
Sea Life in Seattle
Laser scanning helped the city create an aquarium great for wildlife and visitors Seattle, Washington, renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and breathtaking natural landscapes, is set to welcome a groundbreaking addition to its skyline: the Seattle Aquarium. Spearheaded by Turner Construction, recognized for its expertise in large-scale projects, this endeavor promises to redefine the […]
Looking Forward: Dealing with Water
Tragedy, in the form of natural disasters, typically involves the geospatial professions. As an industry we help plan for and react to floods, wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and other forms of Mother Nature’s will that wreak havoc on life in a particular place. Although often in a different role, we are called upon when manmade disasters […]