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Rapid Transit
Interconnected technology helps ensure success on the Dulles Metrorail Extension mega-project.
Industrial Pursuits
Surveying for industrial projects is both highly challenging and immensely rewarding.
7 Progressive Surveying Firms And What You Can Learn From Them
The surveying profession was one of the hardest hit sectors of the recession. Many firms are still struggling, and it’s easy to say that the profession as a whole is in trouble. But look closer and you’ll see glimmers of optimism. There are firms that have continued to do well throughout the recession--in fact,
A Dynamic Coastline
The idea started simply enough. In 2008, Fay Rubin, director of the New Hampshire statewide GIS known as the GRANIT System, began exploring the possibility of collecting LiDAR data on the Piscataqua River and several other watersheds that cross the boundary between Maine and New Hampshire.
Mission: Impossible
When Trent Keenan, PLS, WRS, CFedS, president of Diamondback Land Surveying based in Las Vegas, first heard about the project to survey Utah’s Sevier Lake bed for a potential mineral lease, he was excited. In fact, he was so excited that he couldn’t help calling the client, Rick Dye of Salt Lake City-based Emerald Peak Minerals LLC (EPM), more than a few times to convey his enthusiasm.
Easy as ABC
Utah County’s I-15, located 30 miles south of Salt Lake City, is in the midst of a major overhaul. The existing pavement was crumbling, and the highway also needed to be expanded to address future traffic capacity for the fast-growing region.
Merging into the Fast Lane
High-accuracy helicopter and terrestrial mobile LiDAR datasets have proven to be accurate sources for engineering-grade digital elevation models. However, LiDAR data acquisition is a complex, highly innovative and rapidly evolving field.
Easy-Access Land Management
Cadastral surveying, including the development and management of cadastral information, provides the basis for land titling and ownership. As property values increase, the importance of the cadastre increases as well.
The Kayak Surveyor
Surveyors at RLDA Surveying & Mapping are experienced at working in deep water. Established in 1954 in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the firm has successfully completed thousands of projects for clients in both the private and public sector, and hydrographic surveys are a mainstay of its business.
A Model of Efficiency
When the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) received $5.5 billion through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to spend on energy-efficiency upgrades and other improvements to properties owned by the federal government, the Minton-Capehart Federal Building in downtown Indianapolis was near the top of the list.
A Monumental Effort
For the past several years, surveyors in Wisconsin have kept pace with the national trend toward increased use of GNSS for survey positioning. Wisconsin surveyors started adopting GPS technology in the mid-1980s, and the practice has been growing ever since.
Out of the Fog
Humboldt Bay and the Eel River are located along the Pacific Coast, some 250 miles north of San Francisco, Calif. Beyond its natural beauty, this area provides valuable commercial, recreational and cultural resources for the northern part of the state.
The Ultimate Gift
Recently, an African village of approximately 1,000 residents was given the gift of a clean water resource due to the generous help of a student chapter of Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB), several professionals who functioned as mentors, and technology that made the work possible.
Full-Service Infrastructure
With abundant control, proactive management and a real-time network, South Carolina is providing world-class services for its surveying and positioning professionals.
High Precision on the Move
Mobile mapping with a conventional twist helps keep a huge highway project on schedule.
The Most Important Earthquake Ever
A disaster in Chile creates a challenge to gather accurate data for seismic research. The result is a new GPS network for surveyors and scientists.
Addition Through Extraction
The Barnett Shale is a geological formation that may contain the United States’ largest producible reserves of natural gas--up to 30 trillion cubic feet. ...
GIS Smoke Jumpers
The April 20, 2010, explosion aboard the Deepwater Horizon oil platform about 50 miles off the coast of Louisiana marked the beginning of the biggest ecological disaster in the history of the United States. ...
Time in a Model
An estimated three million visitors each year take the opportunity to stand on top of the magnificent Hoover Dam. For many, an unexpected highlight of that visit is a walk around the exhibit area commonly called Monument Plaza to admire the beautiful artwork. ...
Professional Perspectives 2010
2009 was a challenging year for surveying and mapping professionals. Many firms reduced spending and implemented furloughs, pay cuts and layoffs to stay afloat. Some didn't survive. ...