Entries by Jill Souter

Why Land Survey Companies Are Focusing on Automation

With increasing complexity and a customer base that is growing all the time, oil and gas companies are always on the lookout for new opportunities to increase efficiency and improve results across the project lifecycle. Land survey companies that work closely with oil and gas companies to enable their success have taken up this charge, […]

Drone Surveying: How Surveyors Overcome the Data Deluge

In the drone surveying industry, like in many other industries, data is becoming more important than ever. As survey results become more accurate and detailed, UAV survey companies will have to handle larger amounts of data. Those companies that are able to keep up with the data deluge will be able to provide their clients […]

How Pipeline Survey Companies Are Using Drones to Improve Safety

For pipeline survey companies, keeping up with the latest technologies is necessary to provide clients with the quick, accurate survey results they need to succeed in a changing construction landscape. In addition, new technologies such as drone surveying can also play an important role in improving safety on the job site. This post will take […]

What Will Professional Land Surveying Look Like 5 Years From Now?

Like all other industries, professional land surveying is being disrupted by the emergence of new technologies. These technologies allow surveyors to complete their work in better ways. Over the coming years, as these technologies go from being cutting edge to commonplace, it will have a great effect on the way construction project managers get the […]

How Technology Can Help Cut Oil and Gas Development Costs

Many leaders in the oil and gas development space are looking to do everything they can to keep their costs as low as possible. In many ways, the surveying portion of a large oil and gas project provides many of the best opportunities for cost savings. In addition to requiring a significant amount of manpower […]

What Does a 3D Model Created by Drones Provide?

A 3D model for your oil and gas construction project can provide a variety of benefits. By allowing you to see an exact representation of the terrain where you’ll be building or the existing structure that you’ll be renovating, a 3D model can help you make informed decisions based on complete visibility. The most common […]

A Look at How Drones Have Changed GIS Mapping Services

Everywhere you look, there’s more evidence of the fact that we are living in the era of the drone. While these machines have traditionally been used for military purposes—and come with a multimillion dollar price tag as a result—a new generation of more affordable drones is now revolutionizing a variety of industries. One of the […]

How Does 3D Aerial Mapping Work?

For companies operating in the oil and gas industry, the potential benefits of 3D modeling are clear: when these organizations are able to look at clear, accurate and detailed representations of a piece of land or a facility, it can become much easier for them to make plans, while also feeling confident that any assumptions […]