For those who perform crash and crime scene reconstruction work, the goals are clear: collect evidence, tell an accurate story of the scene and present a good case for justice.

To keep storage tanks working safely and efficiently, tank owners need to undertake a program of regular inspection and maintenance.

One of the real challenges facing managers of any business — including surveyors — is knowing when to keep pace with evolving technology.

For surveyors, the “unexpected” in the field is not usually welcome. Surprises lead to challenges to resolve, time delays and, often, increased costs.

How do you develop a strategy to repair and maintain something that you can’t see or access?

First envisioned shortly after World War II, Crossrail is a 73-mile-long (118-kilometer) railway serving the greater London area.

In much the same way that GPS and, by extension, machine control have changed the complexion of the construction industry, precision measuring instrumentation is steadily revolutionizing a host of trades and their approach toward their respective businesses.

Launched in May 1999, online retailer Overstock.com Inc. initially sold surplus and returned merchandise, liquidating the inventories of at least 18 failed dot-com companies at below-wholesale prices.