The Ins and Outs of Traffic Studies
By Alexander Cowan, PE, PTOE The need for new developments and the adaptive reuse of repurposing older built spaces is constantly growing. Although the momentum of housing projects and developments may vary with the health of the economy and changing market conditions, there is a constant drive to provide the living spaces that our society… Read More »
Tags: ITE, TIA, Traffic Analysis, Traffic Impact Study, Traffic Studies, Transportation Management Plan
Ventilation Requirements for EV in Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Construction
It’s been over a year since California’s Air Resources Board approved a rule requiring 100% of cars and light trucks in California to have zero emissions by 2035. Since then, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington have adopted similar rules prohibiting gas-powered vehicles in 2035. As a result, building codes are changing to reflect… Read More »
Drones Can Handle Cost-effective Volume Estimates
By Paul Crocker If you have ever had to order topsoil or mulch for a yard improvement project, you understand the difficulty of accurately estimating the volume of an irregularly shaped pile of material. Counties and municipalities often need to estimate the volume of their stockpiles of sand, salt, or gravel. About the Expert: Paul… Read More »
Tags: Drones, Geospatial Services, LiDAR, Survey, UAS