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Rapid Transit
Interconnected technology helps ensure success on the Dulles Metrorail Extension mega-project.

by John Stenmark LS

Feature Articles

A Safety Makeover for Lady Liberty
Laser scanning provides valuable data in the $27.25 million renovation of the universal symbol of freedom.

by Christine Grahl

Breaking Down BIM Silos
Geospatial tools are now commonplace and are used to plan and police city zones and planning restrictions. Where that planning activity meets the built environment is where we will see geospatial tools interface with building information models (BIM).

by Christine Easterfield

Points of Progress: Growth Through Diversity
An entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of success for Bowman Consulting Group.

by Stuart MacKenzie

A Field Fit for a Tribe
Precise control allows Victory Field to be used for an event held in conjunction with Super Bowl XLVI while also laying the groundwork for a winning baseball season.

by Terry Wright, LS

At the Scene of the Crash
Determining the cause of train derailments requires solid sleuthing skills and sound application of measurement and mapping technologies.

by Robert Galvin

Latest News

Spatial Energy Announces Remote Sensing Energy Challenge
With $10,000 in total awards for winners in two categories – commercial and student – the competition seeks to identify new remote sensing technologies with the potential to assist oil and gas companies in meeting the increasing demand for energy.

Wilson & Company Promotes Marji Martin to Shareholder

SPAR International Announces New Features for 2012
A host of new features at SPAR International was announced by Lisa Murray, director of SPAR Point Group, producer of SPAR International.

MSPS Annual Meeting to Feature Noteworthy Speakers
A broad range of interesting and informative topics will be discussed at the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors Annual Meeting in Ann Arbor, Feb. 21-24.

NEW Products

LizardTech Releases Free GeoViewer Application for iPad
LizardTech, a provider of software solutions for managing and distributing geospatial content, announced the release of a free GeoViewer application for iPad designed to view geospatial imagery and vector overlays.

SCALGO Announces Software Packages, New Flash Flood Mapping Product
SCALGO has released version 1.1 of the software packages SCALGO Model, SCALGO Hydrology and SCALGO Simplify, as well as the SCALGO Flash Flood Mapping product.

Carlson’s Supervisor+ GPS Tablet Offers ‘Paradigm Shift’ in Workflow
Officially launched at World of Concrete on Jan. 23, the Supervisor+ GPS tablet—or SuperG for short—opens a broad range of capabilities for firms that are seeking to increase their productivity and remove data access limitations.

by Christine Grahl

Topcon Unveils ‘Unconventional’ Total Station Series – the ES
The new series of reflectorless total stations set a new bar on performance, speed, accuracy and security.

Riegl RiMTA Software Automatically Detects All MTA Zones During Post Processing
Multiple Time Around (MTA) processing allows multiple laser pulses to be in the air during data acquisition. The RiMTA improvement is especially beneficial for projects in the mountainous terrain.

Safe Software Unveils FME 2012
Safe Software announced the new release of its flagship product, FME 2012.