Using drone services for construction? Let’s talk about something that’s been sending ripples through construction teams across the country: DJI's new drones just got banned. No, not hypothetically. Although DJI was added to the FCC’s Covered List back in 2023, the ban on…
Let’s cut to it. If you’re managing a development site, you already know the biggest risks are the ones you can’t see—or worse, the ones you think you’ve already accounted for. Dirt is one of them. It moves fast, costs add up…
You know the moment. It’s Tuesday at 7:14 a.m., you’re staring at a grading schedule, and your civil says, “We think the pad is within tolerance… but we’ll know after the next field shot.” Meanwhile the sales team wants a lot fit…
In today’s fast-paced building environment, drone surveys for construction are transforming the way projects are planned, monitored, and completed. Traditional surveying methods can be time-consuming and expensive, but drones offer a faster, more flexible alternative that still delivers accurate, actionable data. At…
Imagine investing thousands of dollars into drone flights, only to discover your drone survey maps are distorted, misaligned, or simply unusable for precision work. For many in construction and earthworks, this painful scenario happens more often than it should — and the…
Construction teams are under more pressure than ever to deliver accurate work, document progress, and make fast decisions with limited staff. Yet despite all this, many project managers still hesitate to integrate drone services like drone surveys into their workflow—not because the…
Nearly 100 feet—that’s how far off the elevation calculations were between two contractors. The mistake? A simple misunderstanding of three critical terms: geoid, ellipsoidal, and orthometric heights. An earthworks client we worked with firmly believed the surveyors had made a massive mistake.…
At the core of every successful construction project lies a critical challenge with construction technology: bridging the gap between those working onsite and those managing operations remotely. That's why effective communication and data sharing are vital for efficient project management, cost control,…
Drones are transforming the construction industry. Many companies now use drones to improve safety, efficiency, and project accuracy. This blog highlights the top five U.S. construction companies using drones that are boldly pioneering the industry—and it's paying off significantly. 1. Brasfield &…
There are numerous stories of how drones help with construction, yet this one is both shocking and relatable. A few months ago in Nashville, my business partner and I crossed paths with Willie, a seasoned general contractor grappling with a significant problem.…