Digital Construction Verification Using 3D Laser Scanning
BAM Construction used FARO laser scanning hardware and the BuildIT Construction software to perform a digital construction verification, showcase how the construction was in compliance with the strict...
View ArticleUse Cases for Lidar – A Basic Introduction
This article in Electronics 360 is a basic introduction to a number of use cases involving the application of lidar to 3D mapping. While light detection and range (lidar) technology has been around for...
View ArticleContinuous Time SLAM – How does it work?
GeoSLAM Explains SLAMGeoSLAM is a world leader in the development and use of Simultaneous Location and Mapping technology, or SLAM. They have developed an informative infographic that explains why SLAM...
View ArticleAEC to BE – Do You Have the Skills to Make the Transition?
I suppose the mega-trend that sums up all of what is taking place concerning the transition from AEC to BE is digital transformation, but it sure feels like a lot more. Maybe the idea of Smart Cities...
View ArticleInfrastructure Management in Real Time with Lidar and 5G
Vortex IoT, a disruptive UK-based IoT solutions company has developed a new Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) remote condition monitoring system to help improve asset and infrastructure management in...
View ArticlePower Plant Renovation Supported with Laser Scanning
Retrofitting and renovations are projects that often require a high level of detail for pre-design documentation. When it comes to a power plant, add to the mix multiple heights of pipes, ducts,...
View ArticlePhotogrammetry and Mobile Lidar – A Hybrid Approach
Combining multiple types of geospatial data collection, such as aerial photogrammetry and mobile lidar, requires a detailed knowledge of sensors, error models, navigation, ground control and data...
View ArticleEmpire State Building Renovation Solved with 3D
Extreme heights, exacting materials and harsh winter weather were just a few of the challenges facing Skanska USA’s recent renovation of the observation deck of the Empire State Building, one of the...
View ArticleNational Underground Asset Register
This month, the Geospatial Commission officially launched the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) to select locales throughout the UK. The NUAR, which is a digital and interactive map of...
View ArticleBIM and GIS Integration
The AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry is treading the path of revolutionization with constant technological advancements. Revit 3D modeling is replacing the manual work but an...
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