Emerging Technology Provides Safety, Efficiency for Structural Inspection
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave our national infrastructure a “D” on its most recent (2017) infrastructure report card. When it comes to maintaining the built world around us, regular structural inspection is a must. Careful inspections help prevent small issues from becoming big – or even catastrophic – problems. What does a “D”… Read More »
Tags: Aging Infrastructure, Bridge Inspection, Drone, Emerging Technology, Infrastructure Assets, Scour, Scour Inspection, Structural Inspection, UAV, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Surface Vessel, USV
Surveyors Stepping Up to International Foot
How long is a foot? Well, that depends on who’s doing the measuring, what state they are doing the measuring in, and what measuring “stick” they are using. Land surveyors in most U.S. states use the U.S. survey foot. The rest of the world, including some U.S. states, uses what’s known as the international foot,… Read More »
Tags: datums, geodetic survey, International Foot, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NoAA, Survey, surveyors, U.S. Survey Foot
Public/Private Partnerships Add Spark to Communities’ Development Success
By Mike Scholl As communities look to attract private development partners, it is critical to understand what you need to do for a successful public/private partnership. Vision, timing, and flexibility should be at the forefront of every discussion. Development projects are challenging, and as a public partner, understanding what you need to bring to the… Read More »
Tags: Community Development, Development Projects, Planning, Private Development, Public Private Partnership, Redevelopment