Raleigh, N.C. – McKim & Creed, one of the largest engineering and geospatial firms in the United States is expanding its unmanned aerial systems (UAS) program to provide enhanced aerial mapping capabilities for clients. Ravi Soneja, CMT-Lidar, recently joined McKim & Creed as UAS Program Manager, where he’ll oversee the firm’s aerial acquisition services. Mr. Soneja is based in the firm’s flagship office in Raleigh, N.C. “We’re excited to bring Ravi on board to take our multi-state UAS Program to new heights,” said David Jones, McKim & Creed’s Senior Vice President of Geomatics. “E ..read more

Washington, Nov. 14—On Nov. 13, Associated Builders and Contractors filed  opposing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process proposed rule, which would allow employees to choose a third-party representative, such as an outside union representative or community organizer, to accompany an OSHA safety inspector into nonunion workplaces during site inspections. “The Biden administration is trying to revive a failed Obama-era initiative, which was bad policy then and is bad policy now,” said Greg Sizemore, ABC vice president of he ..read more

Montreal, Canada, November 14th., 2023 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, announces the use of Correlator3D by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to process drone imagery for damage assessment. Earlier this year, a powerful tornado ripped through the southwest portion of the city of Selma in Alabama.  ALDOT quickly collected more than 18,000 images of the area and within 24 hours, processed the data using SimActive software and delivered digital surface models and orthomosaics. “Time is critical when responding to disasters like this one ..read more

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Hudson, NH — The Illustrated Reference Guide to Cemetery Mapping Techniques and Applications by Robert “Bob” Perry, a specialist in cemetery geophysics, has recently been released. “This reference guide aims to provide information for anyone interested in mapping cemeteries and computerizing cemetery information at a fraction of the cost of hiring a professional service provider like myself,” the guide reads, adding that it’s also “a jumping-off place” for individuals interested in becoming service providers. The guide is a how-to manual for mapping cemeteries and locating unmarked graves. “Th ..read more

Washington, Nov. 8—Associated Builders and Contractors today submitted  to the U.S. Department of Labor in response to a proposed rulemaking that would alter overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. “ABC called on the DOL to withdraw the new proposed rule, which is unlawful, inconsistent with historic norms and will specifically harm small businesses,” said Ben Brubeck, ABC vice president of regulatory, labor and state affairs. “ABC has consistently told the DOL that there is no compelling reason for an adjustment to the minimum salary threshold for exemptio ..read more

The organisers of GEO Business, the UK’s largest annual gathering of geospatial professionals, have announced the opening of speaker applications for the 2024 show.  The unmissable exhibition, which is free to attend, will take place at ExCeL London on 5-6 June 2024, bringing together the geospatial community from around the world under one roof. Each year, over 3,950 attendees from various corners of the geospatial sector come together to exchange ideas, explore cutting-edge technologies, uncover innovative methodologies, and expand their professional networks. Why should you consider be ..read more

Customers can now task drones and browse drone data next to other types of imagery, all in one place. Berlin, November 8, 2023 – UP42, a leading geospatial developer platform and marketplace, and GLOBHE, the world’s premier on-demand drone data marketplace, announced their partnership to make high-quality drone data available through UP42. The agreement expands UP42’s current offer of satellite, aerial, elevation, weather, AIS and RF data. GLOBHE’s breadth of sensor availability, ranging from RGB, LiDAR, Multispectral and Thermal. (Image Credit: Isabelle Nyroth) Based in Stockholm, Sweden, G ..read more

In an era captivated by high-profile careers in entertainment, sports, and the arts, there exists a profession of quiet yet profound importance – land surveying. This field, often working discreetly in the background, plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscapes upon which our societies are built. This essay aims to shed light on the dynamic and essential nature of land surveying, calling on the new generation to recognize its merits and contributions to the world. The Land Surveyor’s Impactful Role. Land surveyors are the unsung heroes of urban development and land management. They are task ..read more

Watch how TrueView 3D Imagery Systems are used in New Episodes of the Reality Series Down to Earth. Huntsville, AL– Flooded roads, traffic disruptions, and property damage are just a few of the detrimental consequences of inadequate road drainage. That’s why the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) takes a proactive step towards safeguarding its roads and infrastructure. Dan Hruska, Matt Brownlee, and Justin Brownlee of T3 Global Strategies review the flight plans for the road drainage project. PennDOT recently tackled a project in an urban area, aiming to alleviate standing w ..read more