Implementing 3D Scanning For Heritage Preservation in HBIM Standards
Matt Sharon | Education
3D scanning and Historic Building Information Modeling are shaping the future of heritage preservation. The article outlines how HBIM workflows are adapting to the complexities of documenting historic structures and how advanced scanning methods are supporting more accurate digital records. It also highlights emerging standards, the challenges of modeling irregular architecture, and the collaborative work required to keep digital heritage accessible over time. This overview offers a clear look at how technology is influencing conservation practices and the direction HBIM may take as these tools continue to evolve.
Law. Land. Lines. Things Change: Roads and the Shifting Use Doctrine
Lloyd Pilchen | The American Surveyor
This article takes a closer look at how transportation corridors evolve, and how those changes intersect with property rights. Through three California court cases spanning a century, Lloyd Pilchen examines what happens when public needs shift, infrastructure adapts, and long-standing rights-of-way meet new uses. From the Venice canals to the LA Metro Blue Line to modern rails-to-trails conversions, the article outlines how courts interpret access, easements, and dedicated land as cities grow and systems transform. It’s an insightful look at how legal frameworks shape the built environment and how those decisions continue to influence planning and transportation today.
New ocean-monitoring satellite completes launch and early operations phase
Eric Van Rees | Geo:
EUMETSAT has taken control of the Copernicus Sentinel-6B satellite just days after its launch from California, marking the beginning of its operational mission to track global sea-level change. After initial health checks by ESA, the satellite is now moving toward its planned orbit, where it will briefly fly in tandem with Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich to ensure measurement consistency before becoming the primary reference mission for ocean monitoring. Its onboard radar instrument will collect data on sea-surface height, waves, and winds, information used for weather forecasting, coastal planning, and climate research. EUMETSAT says the next step is commissioning and calibration to validate the satellite’s data and prepare it for routine service.
