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Drone Data Is Helping Usher in a Bright Future for California’s Solar Energy Program

by Mike Winn | Aug 28, 2018
Drones / UAV’s | Technology

Already the nation's leader in installed solar capacity, California is set the take another massive step forward in decreasing its carbon footprint. However, installing solar panels on almost every single-family home and most multifamily residential buildings will be a challenging undertaking.

Five Ways Drones Enhance Safety Onsite

by Anastasios Koutsogiannis | Aug 7, 2018
Drones / UAV’s | Jobsite Monitoring | OSHA | Safety | Technology

Drones can take jobsite safety to a whole new level. The ability to monitor and maintain the construction site from distance is a big step forward to a safer and more efficient building process.

Drones Track Work Progress, Provide Documentation for Construction Disputes

by David Pitman | Jul 2, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Drones / UAV’s | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Risk | Risk Management | Technology

Drones are the perfect way to capture repeatable photos and video that can generate a timeline of progress. Consistent, periodic documentation creates a clear set of documents that can help provide evidence to quickly resolve disputes.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: July 6, 2018

by Construction Executive | Jul 2, 2018
Drones / UAV’s | Project Management | Robotics | Technology

Here's a rundown of the latest advancements in construction technology and software.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: March 16, 2018

by Construction Executive | Mar 13, 2018
Drones / UAV’s | Fleet Management | Insurance | Technology

Here’s the rundown on new technology for equipment/fleet maintenance and tracking, liability insurance for iot and drones, and VR project walkthroughs.

Keeping Up With Fast-moving FAA Drone Regulations

by Dick Zhang | Feb 21, 2018
Drones / UAV’s | Legal and Regulatory

As modern drones become capable of doing more, FAA regulations are also rapidly changing to keep pace. Contractors using drones need to stay up to date with the latest regulations.

2018 Civil Engineering and Construction Technology Predictions

by Scott Crozier | Jan 16, 2018
Drones / UAV’s | Technology

Trends in 2018 include more intuitive, flexible machine control platforms as data-rich 3-D models, UAV data analysis and MR solutions come together for efficiency gains, improved collaboration and real-time information sharing.

How the FAA’s LAANC Helps Commercial Drone Programs

by Lauren Pinch | Dec 5, 2017
Drones / UAV’s | Technology

The FAA is working on giving drone operators more access to airspace. The LAANC system provides commercial operators—and drone airspace map providers—with pre-approved flight zones and maximum altitudes for operating drones near airports.
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