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Precision in Practice: Building a 3D Dam Model for Safety and Flow Analysis

By Niklas Anderson, GISP, Geospatial Project Manager,and Pete Haug, PE , Water Resources Manager In a recent showcase of technical collaboration, our water resources, survey, and aerial mapping teams joined forces to deliver a high-resolution 3D model of Kingsley Dam. This model served as the foundation for a comprehensive water flow analysis and structural safety… Read More »

Ayres Names Director of MEP California Group

Ayres is happy to announce the addition of Gus Chaves, PE, LEED AP, as director of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services for the MEP division’s California group. Chaves brings 18 years of broad experience as a mechanical engineer and energy consultant to his staff management, business development, and project management duties. He focuses particularly on… Read More »

How UAS Lidar and Imagery Support Transmission Line Projects

By Niklas Anderson, GISP, Geospatial Project Manager,and Paul Crocker, UAS Program Manager  High-quality geospatial data enhances the planning and design of transmission line projects. While we don’t perform transmission line design ourselves, Ayres’ in-house unmanned aerial systems (UAS) fleet and sensor technology allow our pilots and data compilation technicians to provide the detailed, accurate datasets… Read More »