Masoud Shirazian is an assistant professor in the department of geomatics engineering (Civil Engineering Faculty) at the Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University in Tehran, Iran. His professional interests include geodetic...

In which direction is the geospatial industry heading? Which core activities will companies focus on? How will the rapidly progressing technological advances shape the future? The recent edition of HxGN...

NavVis and several partners, including GIM International, recently conducted a global study among surveying and scanning professionals in the laser scanning, surveying and AEC industries. The goal of the study,...

When it comes to utilizing the true potential of digital twin technology, Singapore is miles ahead of most other governments. Even those that have already embraced the concept of the...

So you'd like to do something in 'geospatial' – but what? New graduates in geomatics and surveying are extremely sought-after in the labour market thanks to their broad scientific background,...

This issue of GIM International features breathtaking projects. The combination of challenging survey projects, technical innovations and stunning imagery makes it a must-read issue for mapping & surveying enthusiasts. Surveyors often have to carry out projects in harsh or remote environments. While this may not always be optimal for the land surveyors and other geomatics professionals involved, such projects...

Is the market influx of cheap UAV hardware and software making it difficult for surveyors and engineers to produce quality mapping? Is the industry heading for a race to the...

Dr Azadeh Koohzare, PEng, CMS, is a division manager with McElhanney Ltd. She obtained her PhD in Geomatics Engineering from the University of New Brunswick. She is an industry advisor...

Morteza Esfandiari, MSc, is a geospatial technician with McElhanney Ltd. Morteza received his MSc in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering from the University of New Brunswick in 2021. His research interests...

The FIG Congress 2022 marks the end of the current leadership term (2019-2022) for the president, two vice presidents and all ten commission chairs. It has been an unusual –...