Quick, Accurate HD Scanning Can Replace Traditional Survey
By Jason Ingram, PLS Innovations in land surveying have grown by leaps and bounds over the past five years, and the solutions offered by high-definition (HD) laser scanning provide great benefits to projects and budgets. Depending on the project, HD scanning can replace or minimize the need for topographic survey. It also provides such comprehensive… Read More »
Tags: CADD, HD Scanning, High-Definition Laser Scanning, Infrastrure, Point Cloud, Survey, Topographic Survey
Hinged Floating Bulkhead Saves Time, Money on Hydro Projects
When a dam needs maintenance, operators need to get the water away from the structure so the work can be done. Achieving dry working conditions can be difficult and time consuming. The hinged floating bulkhead has proved to be a safe and speedy way to get the water out and repairs started. This dewatering system… Read More »
Tags: Bulkhead, Dam, Dam Repair, Hinged Floating Bulkhead, Hydropower, Powerhouse Intakes, Spillway Gates, Tainter Gates, Water Resources
Is Planning Easier with a Charrette? You Bet
Pronounced [shuh-ret] and spelled with either one or two r’s, a charrette is defined as “a public meeting or workshop devoted to a concerted effort to solve a problem or plan the design of something. A period of intense work, typically undertaken in order to meet a deadline.” A charrette is a short, intensive design… Read More »
Tags: Charette, Charrette, Decision Making, Design, Meeting, Planning, Problem Solving, Stakeholder, Workshop
