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AI-powered features are showing up in geospatial software faster than most teams can evaluate them, from automated point cloud segmentation to Gaussian splatting reconstruction. But for a lot of teams, the hardware running it all is still built for a different era, one where clock speed and RAM told the whole story. The workflows driving […]
Growth should feel like progress. For a lot of firms, it starts to feel like pressure instead. The field team is scanning, the data is coming in, and everything looks fine from the outside. Back at the office, point cloud registration is queued up, Revit models are falling behind schedule, and someone still has to […]
The geospatial technology landscape inside AEC is changing faster than at any point in recent memory. AI is eliminating manual steps that once separated field capture from usable deliverables. Lidar sensors that were out of reach for most small firms three years ago are now standard kit on job sites. Clients are specifying open data […]
The experimentation phase is over. At Geo Week 2026, conversations shifted from “look what this can do” to “here’s how we’re doing it at scale.” Cloud-native formats, AI automation, edge computing, and multi-platform workflows are in production right now—creating measurable competitive separation between organizations that execute and those still running pilots. This report translates insights […]
AI is no longer experimental—it’s transforming geospatial, AEC, and surveying workflows right now. This report breaks down five core strategies used by industry leaders including Leica, Trimble, Autodesk, Bentley, and Woolpert to embed AI directly into instruments, software, and connected field-to-office workflows. From on-device intelligence that speeds up data capture to GeoAI tools that clean, […]
A career in geospatial work is all about understanding the “where” of things. It combines geography, technology, and data to answer questions about location and space: Where are wildfires most likely to spread? Where should new roads or utilities be built? How do changing coastlines affect nearby communities? Geospatial professionals use tools like GPS, lidar, […]
From climate change adaptation to housing advocacy, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are revolutionizing how government agencies understand their communities, allocate resources, and plan for the future. This free report explores innovative ways GIS is driving smarter, more resilient, and more equitable decision-making. Inside the Report Discover real-world examples of GIS in action: Combatting Urban Heat […]
The ability to create and interact with digital representations of physical assets through digital twins has unlocked powerful new capabilities in many industries. These living models can provide real-time monitoring, be used as a foundation for analytics, and can be used as a cross-disciplinary tool to inform decision-making. As a key provider of the spatial […]
The geospatial community and any industry that relies on precise location data throughout the United States needs to be gearing up for the modernized National Spatial Reference System. This revamping of the coordinate system that defines latitude, longitude, height, scale, gravity, and orientation throughout the nation is being led by the National Geodetic Survey (NGS), […]
Geo Week, held February 10-12, 2025, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, brought together thousands of geospatial and mapping professionals from around the world. The 2025 edition marked a record-breaking year, with more than 3,200 attendees and a sold-out exhibit floor featuring 215 leading companies. The Post-Show Report offers a comprehensive look at the […]
The surveying industry was one of the earliest adopters of UAV technology. Drones give professionals the ability to safely reach locations that could be dangerous for humans and collect data from different perspectives. Moreover, recent innovations within the broader UAV space have significantly altered the way surveying and other workflows for the built world are […]
While mobile mapping is not the newest technology in the geospatial industry, it is still among the most exciting tools in the sector right now thanks to a number of exciting developments in recent years. Since the first system, dating back to the early-to-mid 1990s, both the hardware and software have seen improvements that have […]
Geospatial and built world professionals must grapple with vast amounts of collected data through lidar sensors, imagery systems in crewed and uncrewed aircraft, and satellites in space, as well as the labor-intensive task of processing it. Fortunately, AI has emerged as a critical ally capable of parsing through immense datasets to extract valuable insights efficiently. […]
In this case study, we will look at the current state of location intelligence in a rapidly changing world. We’ll look at some key trends, how Precisely is approaching address data and helping businesses make the most of a modern economy and best practices for businesses ready to take their organizations to the next level. […]
Gathering information about our coastlines, rivers, and waterbodies has always been a necessary endeavor and one that is only becoming more important as the effects of climate change become more pronounced. Aerial techniques for topobathymetric data collection have been around for decades, but recent innovations in lidar sensors have made it much more accessible and […]