Every week here at Geo Week News, we have been highlighting some of our favorite stories from around the internet that cover the geospatial, 3D, and AEC industries. Whether it’s a fascinating case study, insights from an industry thought leader, or deep dives into new tools, there is never any shortage of great writing and storytelling in this industry. So, below you can find links to three stories that we loved this week.
AI & Professional Judgment Part 1
J. Scott Graber, PS | The American Surveyor
A land surveyor is making the case that AI belongs in the field, but not in the driver's seat. In Part 1 of his new series, J. Scott Graber explores how AI helped him navigate a tricky Arkansas lot consolidation request, arguing that while the technology can sharpen a surveyor's words and workflow, professional judgment, and legal liability, still belong entirely to the human holding the pen.
3D scanning firm completes full digital record of Japan's Odawara Castle
Staff Writer | GIM International
A 500-year-old Japanese castle has just been digitally preserved, one backpack scan at a time. Artec 3D's engineering team used a combination of three scanning systems to capture a complete point cloud of Odawara Castle across its nine-kilometre perimeter, creating a permanent digital record that could power virtual museum experiences and help detect future structural deterioration before it's too late.
Rebuilding a national artery
Editor’s Desk | GEO Informatics
Ghana's most significant road project in decades is getting a high-tech makeover, and it can't afford to slow down. Contractor Inzag is using Topcon's millimeter GPS and 3D machine control technology to reconstruct 63.7 kilometers of the Eastern Corridor while keeping it fully operational, transforming a critical trade route connecting the Port of Tema to Burkina Faso into a modern multi-lane highway set for completion in 2029.
