November 2024 Archives
Open for Business
A newly approved international standard may just be the key to help speed up the construction sector’s digital transformation–starting by making BIM data format accessible.
The Business of Surveying
Land surveyors need to be in the field to do their work. They also need to be in the office to run their business. Does something have to give?
Revolutionizing Reality Capture
Imagine a world where intricate historical artifacts are meticulously preserved in digital detail, construction sites utilize 3D scans to eliminate costly errors before they happen, and filmmakers can transport audiences to breathtaking virtual environments with a click.
The Future of Geospatial Data Demands a New Approach to Management
Geospatial data serves as the foundation for many mission-critical and time-sensitive applications, including Earth observation, location-based services, defense, population health, and more. However, geospatial data is not just one thing and can be quite heterogeneous, coming in many different forms including point clouds (e.g., lidar and sonar); polygons (e.g. buildings and areas of interest), and rasters.
Are Surveyor’s Immune To Prosecution?
In the early part of my career as a land surveyor I got the impression that many of the licensed land surveyors I encountered in the workplace or at social gatherings had a sense of legal immunity when it came to the results of their boundary surveying work. I remember an instance at a society chapter meeting when an older surveyor stood up to let us all know his stance on the subject.
Utility Management Vegetation
Managing vegetation around America’s electric transmission and distribution infrastructure is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted power delivery. Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) is highly complex and represents a significant cost burden on utility operations and maintenance (O&M) budgets. This includes essential tasks such as tree trimming near power lines, which are critical for service reliability, grid resiliency, and operational safety.