Author: ayres

The Many Benefits of Elevation-derived Hydrography

By Tyler Kaebisch Hydrography data is crucial to a wide range of essential applications, from infrastructure management to flood mitigation. State agencies, soil and water conservation districts, engineering departments, and more all rely on stream and river data. About the Expert: Tyler Kaebisch is a project manager in the aerial mapping group at Ayres, He’s… Read More »

Landscape Designer Bernhardt to Join National ASLA Committees

Paige Bernhardt, landscape designer in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been selected to serve on the American Society of Landscape Architects’ Associate Advisory Committee and Student Support and Engagement Committee. The Associate Advisory Committee comprises young professionals in their first four years out of college. It advises national ASLA leaders on the experiences of young professionals… Read More »

Concrete vs. Asphalt: What’s the Best Roadway Surface?

By Mark Petersen, PE Budgets for roadways are tight, and elected officials have to seek the most value for limited construction and maintenance dollars. Unlike homeowners contemplating a new driveway, municipalities may be looking at miles of surface that must safely accommodate hundreds of vehicles a day. So which is the best investment, asphalt or… Read More »