Ensuring Success in Construction Progress Monitoring: Insights from a DSP
April 27, 2024 by Jim Gibson
Drones have become an integral part of documenting progress workflows for most commercial construction projects. Construction managers inevitably face the decision of when to pivot from regularly sourcing 3rd party drone service providers (DSPs) to building an internal drone team. While the urge to build an internal team from the start is tempting, there are many factors to consider before
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Why Orthomosaics are Important to Construction Managers
March 8, 2024 by Jim Gibson
Drone Service Providers (DSPs) that specialize in data collection services for the commercial construction industry offer a vital tool for construction project managers: Orthomosaics. These images, sometimes called Ortho-Rectified Images, provide a bird’s-eye view of the ongoing commercial construction project, giving managers a clear and detailed overview of the site’s progress. What is an Orthomosaic Image? Let me break down ...
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How Drones & Software Enhance Inventory Control
February 27, 2024 by Jim Gibson
As a veteran Drone Service Provider (DSP) that specializes in construction progress monitoring, we’ve grown to appreciate just how much our commercial construction clients rely on us delivering the capabilities of generating regular stockpile measurements. Stockpile measurements are critical for organizing and managing material and critical supplies ordering and replenishing, essential components for the ongoing production of any construction project. ...
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Soaring Through the Season: A Drone Enthusiast’s Holiday Tale
December 12, 2023 by Jim Gibson
Tis the season to be droning so let’s toast to some Holiday Drone Humor. As we sip hot cocoa and deck the halls with boughs of holly, let’s take a moment to reflect on why this winter holiday season is extra special for us drone enthusiasts. Gather ’round the virtual fireplace, folks, because this is a tale of joy, gratitude, ...
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The Future of Drone Surveying and Mapping for the Construction Industry
September 9, 2023 by Jim Gibson
Drones are becoming increasingly popular in the construction industry, and for good reason. Drones offer a number of advantages over traditional surveying and mapping methods, including: What is Drone Surveying and Mapping? Drone surveying and mapping is the process of using drones to collect data about a physical object or area. This data is then used to create maps, models, ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Building an Internal Construction Drone Crew
August 28, 2023 by Jim Gibson
As a seasoned professional in the drone services industry, I understand the critical role that enterprise drones play in revolutionizing the commercial construction sector. The ability to gather real-time data, monitor progress, and enhance safety measures has made drones an indispensable tool for construction project managers. If you’re considering building an internal construction drone crew, here are a few key ...
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Drones’ Role in Mitigating Construction Job Site Materials Theft
August 19, 2023 by Jim Gibson
Construction site theft is a glaring problem that impacts projects in two significant ways: time and budget. The theft of vital materials, whether it’s copper wiring, heavy machinery, or tools, can significantly delay project timelines. Replacing stolen items takes time – time that could have been used to make substantial progress. Moreover, the financial blow resulting from the replacement of ...
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Drones Impact on the Construction Industry’s Top Challenges
August 3, 2023 by Jim Gibson
We are witnessing firsthand the transformative power of drone technology in revolutionizing some of the biggest challenges in today’s construction industry. In this blog post, I’ll delve into the five most significant challenges that construction companies face in 2023 and beyond and demonstrate how drones can be the ultimate cost effective solution to overcome these hurdles and pave the way ...
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A Perfect Match: Drone Technology and Construction Software
July 25, 2023 by Jim Gibson
As a Drone Service Provider (DSP) that specializes in data collection services for the construction industry, I am constantly intrigued by the innovative software technologies that continue to transform traditional construction processes. I am further excited about how drone data is becoming more intertwined with each technological advancement in construction project management software. In recent years, software has become an ...
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Vertical Perspectives: Drones in High-Rise Construction
July 2, 2023 by Jim Gibson
Drones are popular in the construction industry, and for good reason. They are used for a variety of tasks, including façade inspections, concrete pour monitoring, and structural monitoring at height. This is especially valuable in urban high-rise building construction projects, where traditional methods of building inspection can be dangerous and time-consuming. Common Types of Traditional High Rise Inspections Visual ...
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Flying Witnesses: How Drones are Transforming Personal Injury Litigation
June 15, 2023 by Jim Gibson
Drones are used more frequently in personal injury cases, driven in large part by their ability to provide comprehensive, efficient, and objective evidence, ultimately facilitating fair and informed legal proceedings. Drones are, no doubt, transforming personal injury litigation in tangible ways. In the past, personal injury lawyers had to rely on traditional methods of collecting evidence, such as photographs, videos, ...
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