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No matter your role in the survey or construction industry, precision is key to achieving performance and providing quality work on any job. And here in Alaska, lack of precision on a job can cost you thousands of dollars at a minimum. When it comes to acquiring precise position, you need to have the right tools – especially while out surveying for a project. This is where a real-time GNSS correction data solution can prove to be invaluable, as it is through correction data that you can home …

For vertical and horizontal construction projects, getting your layout perfectly aligned is one of the first critical steps at the beginning of any project. And while in the past, methods that included notepads, measuring tape, and distance meters may have been efficient enough, they were also a breeding ground for human error. As you might imagine, this can cost a contractor both time and money – and whittle away at a company’s reputation. In the modern era, digital tools don’t only serve …

Anyone out on a surveying job in Alaska knows how tough it is to get precision data in harsh arctic conditions. And precision data is exactly what every surveying crew working in Alaska needs in order to get the job done right the first time. This is why – if you want that golf ball accuracy when capturing locations – you need to be using the right tools in order to save time (and money) on all of your remote large-scale projects. With the advancement of technology, line-of-sight surveying …

Remote technology is nothing new. But within the past few years, the use of remote tech has become more of a necessity than a “newfangled” novelty. The recent pandemic taught the world that the ability to improvise and adapt is imperative in order to continue business operations and maintain profit. While many businesses relied on remote options such as Zoom meetings, or hybrid models of remote and in-office work, those in the construction industry who must work out in the elements were also …

Alaska is a tough place to live and work. With an extreme landscape and a climate that can shift before you even realize it, you have to know the terrain and understand the dynamics of Alaskan life if you’re going to make it out here – especially when you’re out on a remote job in the arctic. For anyone surveying out in the remote regions of Alaska, the job itself is as tough as the terrain. After all, this is a landscape where line of sight is hard to come by. And even with a Total Station …

When it comes to construction, making off-hand adjustments and estimating data on your own can be both time-consuming and counterproductive. After all, this is a business synonymous with precision. And if your calculations or measurements are off by even the smallest degree, you could risk starting the entire project over again. Data collection tools provide those in the construction business the power to make accurate decisions and eliminate the guesswork that can cost you both time and …

When you’re out on a job in harsh arctic conditions, you don’t have time to make mistakes. In Alaska, construction jobs take precision and teamwork. But if your calculations are off, this can be both costly and potentially deadly in extreme environments. Today’s technology offers those who work in the most extreme conditions the peace of mind needed when they’re out on the job concentrating on work. And if your fleet wants to add more precision to every job, there are a few tools that you …

When you’re out working on remote sites in the arctic, the tools you rely on need to be tough and dependable. You don’t get many do-overs in these harsh conditions, and not only does your equipment need to be tough, but your field-to-office communication needs to be reliable. As a field surveyor, you need to be confident that your data is being received back at the office. And this is what MAGNET enterprise can offer. There’s a growing demand in Alaska for competent construction …

During the last few years, the state of Alaska has seen both highs and lows with the influx of people (and dollars) to the region. But with the COVID-19 pandemic taking its toll on the country and major changes in federal administration, this has also ushered in a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure package that will pour billions of dollars into the state – and construction companies are looking to take advantage. With the growing demand for construction coming on the heels of a …

As more people discover the beauty that Alaska has to offer, from the nearby wilderness areas to the peace and solitude of many smaller communities, the people who choose to move to Alaska all have one thing in common – they’re going to need somewhere to call home. According to a study performed by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia, the population of Alaska is expected to increase by 9.1 percent between 2020 and 2024. With this projection in mind, it’s …