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The Role of Drone Surveys for Sediment and Erosion Control in Construction

Discover how drone surveys promote sustainability and ensure proper material handling on every job site through detailed documentation and high-resolution imagery. A birds-eye view of the project pre-, post- and during construction gives workers the awareness needed to reduce pollution and keep surrounding areas safe.

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The Truth Behind Drone-Based Volumetric Surveys: How Accurate Are They?

In today’s rapidly evolving world of technology, drone-based volumetric surveys have emerged as a highly accurate alternative to traditional methods. Equipped with advanced sensors and software to provide precise measurements of stockpiles, landfills, and natural resources, drones can create highly accurate volumetric surveys. This article aims to inspire informed decision-making for mining, aggregate, and general contractors.

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Why Technology Adoption is Slow in Construction (And How to Overcome It)

The construction industry is a traditional, analog space typically resistant to new technology — but it doesn’t have to be. New tools for progress tracking, real-time data monitoring, and remote surveying are becoming more popular as digitization takes hold. In this article, we address the most common barriers to technology adoption in AEC, and how to overcome these challenges.

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Top 5 Challenges for Earthworks Contractors and How Drones Will Solve Them

Earthwork is a dangerous, time-consuming part of any construction project — but its accompanying challenges aren’t always physical. Ensuring EPA compliance, tackling common workplace disputes, and maintaining ethical safety standards are just some of the obstacles earthworks contractors must surmount to remain on-task and on-budget. Discover how drone technology can effectively remove these barriers and streamline site operations in this article.

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How Developers Leverage Drone LiDAR in Preliminary Design

Drone LiDAR has emerged as a game-changer in the field of preliminary design. In this article, we will explore how developers can leverage drone LiDAR in the preliminary design phase of construction projects. We will look at the concept of drone LiDAR, its applications in construction, and the myriad of benefits it offers over traditional methods.

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Bridging the Gap: How Drones are Transforming Bridge Construction

The UAVs ability to efficiently survey, enhance safety measures, improve construction processes, and aid in various aspects of bridge construction has positioned them as an asset in modern construction projects. This article explores the multifaceted impact of drones in bridge construction, highlighting advancements in surveying, safety and risk mitigation, efficiencies, and their contribution to the construction process itself.

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How Drones Can Improve Traffic Management Plans on Construction Sites

Keep both workers and pedestrians safe with detailed, effective traffic management plans, supplemented by aerial drone imagery. With a visual record of planned actions, cross-functional teams can stay informed, organized, and most importantly, safe from incidents. In this article, we’ll explore how to use drone photography to illustrate and verify your traffic management plans.

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5 Steps to Choosing a Drone Vendor for Your Construction Business

Choosing the right drone vendor can be confusing and overwhelming. Considering that drones are a brand-new trade/CSI division in the construction industry, it can be difficult to know what to look for or even how to find and hire the right company. In this article, we will outline five key steps construction businesses should consider when selecting a drone vendor.

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Case Study: Drone Survey Reveals 100,000 Cubic Yards of Missing Dirt

In order to verify earthwork volumes throughout this 160-acre mixed-use development site, a LiDAR drone mission was determined to be the most time efficient, accurate, and cost effective method for mapping Cambridge Constructors & Engineers’ entire project. After analyzing the elevation data, it was discovered that over 100,000 cubic yards of additional dirt was needed to complete the job – saving the company considerable time and money in rework.

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How Drones Identify and Resolve Workplace Disputes in Construction

Discourse and commonplace conflict are nothing new to construction. Whether for noise ordinance violations, incomplete work, or contractual matters, these disputes can be very costly. In this article we will explore how drones identify and resolve these workplace disputes in construction projects.

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Leveraging Drones for Digital Twin Creation in the AEC Industry

The digital twin provides lasting value for AEC investors and managers. One of the most effective ways to create digital twins of a construction project is using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone. In this article, we will discuss the advantages of using drone technology for digital twin creation in the AEC industry, the stakeholders who benefit from digital twins, and how to digitize construction projects using drones.

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Top 5 Challenges for Real Estate Developers and How Drones Will Solve Them

Real estate development can be a complex and challenging industry requiring a multifaceted approach to succeed. In this article, we will explore five challenges faced by real estate developers and how drone technology can provide solutions to those challenges that will not only increase your ROI but give you a technological advantage as well.