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What Are Point Clouds, And How Are They Used?

You may have heard of a “point cloud” before, but perhaps not really known what the term meant. Watch our video below to understand exactly what a point cloud is, how they are created, and how they are being used in different industries.   Like this video? Consider subscribing to our YouTube channel for more like it. Point Clouds Defined Point clouds …

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How Mixed Reality Could Speed Up Construction Projects

Reality is a reality the last time we checked, right?  We know that construction projects have a tendency to take longer than expected to complete.  But what about the terms “mixed reality and “reality capture.” What sort of disruptive words are these? Allow us to explain. Mixed Reality A mixed reality viewer allows users to open 3D models inside Windows …

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Why Do Construction Projects Take So Long?

Construction projects, especially those large-scale infrastructure improvements and commercial builds, seem to take forever to complete. They can cause traffic to be delayed, lengthy detours, and can be a nuisance to motorists. People often wonder why road construction takes so long and why building construction isn’t completed more quickly. The answer isn’t as simple as one might expect. In fact, …

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Exploring Photogrammetry & Topographical Mapping

onstruction and civil engineering firms are increasingly turning to drones to gather data that was previously prohibitively expensive and difficult to obtain. Companies are choosing to either invest in the technology and training in-house, or outsource the process to consulting firms, thus freeing themselves from the tedium of collecting data and allowing them to better focus their efforts on analyzing …