How Aerial Surveying Improves Flood Planning and Development

A worker uses a drone for aerial surveying at a redevelopment site

Boston changes fast. New buildings go up, old streets shift, and storms hit harder every year. Because of these challenges, the city now relies more on aerial surveying to map land, understand risks, and plan smarter projects. This method gives clearer data, quicker results, and a better way to protect communities as the weather becomes […]

Why New Project Deadlines Make LiDAR Mapping More Important

Drone collecting LiDAR mapping data by scanning the ground with laser beams to create accurate site models for modern projects

Boston is heading into another busy construction season, and this year the pressure feels higher than usual. The city just released a new round of municipal infrastructure bids, and many of these projects need fast and accurate site data before work can begin. That’s why LiDAR mapping is now in the spotlight. Surveyors, engineers, and […]

Could a Topographic Survey Expose a Silent Risk?

Topographic survey map with contour lines showing elevation changes and potential flood vulnerability across sloped terrain

Coastal flooding has become a growing concern in Boston. In the last few days, several news outlets reported that more than 400 hazardous and toxic sites across New England are at risk from future coastal flooding. Many of them sit near the shoreline, old industrial zones, and busy port areas. This story spread fast through […]