Nashville’s Boom Needs Smarter Tools Like Drone Services

When it comes to construction, Nashville isn’t just growing—it’s accelerating past the national average, and it smarter needs tools like drone services to help. Since 2020, the metro area has added approximately 136,000 residents, a 6.4% increase over four years (Source: The…

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Drone Survey Maps: Rolling vs. Global Shutter Explained

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…

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Drone Survey Myths That Hold Construction Teams Back

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…

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Geoid vs Ellipsoid vs Orthometric: Is Your Elevation Correct?

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.…

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How Drone Mapping is Transforming Construction Projects

Construction has always been about precision. Whether it’s grading land for a new neighborhood or managing the complex build-out of a manufacturing facility, one mistake in measurement or planning can ripple into delays, rework, and cost overruns. For decades, surveyors and project…

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Construction Technology: Unifying Onsite and Offsite Teams

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,…

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Construction Companies Using Drones: Top 5 Leaders in the U.S.

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 &…

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How Drones Help with Construction: GC Saved $450K in TN

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.…

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Factory Layout Mistakes TN Manufacturers Can’t Afford to Ignore

Imagine a factory where every space is optimized, material flow is purposeful, and both workers and contractors always know where to go. This is what happens when a site leverages spatial awareness and visual design in its factory layout. This blog will…

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Drones in Construction: 5 Critical Factors for Hiring a Drone Pilot

As the construction industry evolves, the use of drones in construction is transforming how developers, contractors, civil engineers, and land managers document and monitor their projects. Traditional methods of tracking progress and gathering site data often fall short, leading to delays, inaccuracies,…

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