Skytec Delivers Macro- to Micro-Level Data to Support Decision-Making and Planning in Architecture, Engineering & Construction

Skytec’s expertise supports architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms in evaluating and monitoring development sites from conception to completion. 

Skytec, a leader in satellite-based change detection, drone mapping, data analysis, and GIS services, provides clients in the AEC industry with expert-level data and imagery at the micro- and macro-scale across the globe. 
 

Assessing, planning, and the monitoring of development sites requires expertise in technology and GIS services. Relevant GIS tools adopted by the AEC industry include the integration of drone or unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology to document site conditions and  3D visualization. 

With its Ranger services, Skytec can take LiDAR and photogrammetry data from a UAS collection one step further by fusing it with satellite imagery. This provides our AEC customers the tools for monitoring and managing sites of any size throughout the world on daily, weekly, or monthly intervals to truly Monitor What Matters™.

Macro- and Micro-Level Data Capture

Skytec brings vast experience with UAS data capture, providing design-grade micro-level data for imagery and verification. Skytec’s experienced pilots acquire LiDAR and photogrammetry and our in-house analysts process and deliver data in the client’s desired format. Skytec partners with clients to tailor solutions addressing their unique needs, whether we collect the raw data or it is acquired by our clients or third party agencies. 

In addition to capturing micro-level data, Skytec employs cutting-edge techniques for processing satellite imagery. When combined with Ranger’s land cover change detection capabilities we are able to deliver high frequency macro-level data for almost any site on Earth. Beyond mere visual snapshots at predefined intervals, Skytec leverages these data to construct 3D reality models. These models not only enhance visualization, but also create a vertical record of a landscape or site.

“There are so many site-specific concerns in construction, from identifying environmental constraints to the monitoring of unintended encroachments onto adjacent parcels or easements,” says Skytec CEO and co-founder Bill Rogers. “That’s where Skytec comes in—we provide the highest quality data and analytics for the AEC industry. We are able to provide the macro-level viewpoint of satellite imagery and the micro-level viewpoint with UAS data. The coupling of these imagery sources and our innovative data processing allows us to cater unique solutions for each of our AEC clients. These cumulative capabilities have allowed us to create unique derivative products, which  distinguishes Skytec in the industry.” 

Applications for Skytec’s AEC Solutions

Satellite imagery and remote sensing significantly benefit the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Here are some ways they help: 

• Effective pre-construction planning. Scout potential project sites with high-resolution satellite imagery during the feasibility and planning stages. Satellite imagery allows for a georeferenced assessment of the proposed building footprints , which can verify avoidance and minimization of environmental impacts and identify other development constraints, allowing for the most cost effective development of  sites. 

• Cost efficient, reliable data. Remote sensing and GIS technology provide data that is quickly obtained and more cost-effective traditional data collection methods. Skytec’s data is highly accurate and geospatially reliable. 

• Environmental impact monitoring. Monitor construction progress and confirm the continued protection of sensitive areas such as aquatic resources and set aside green spaces, with high-resolution satellite imagery. . 

• 3D modeling. Satellite imagery can be used to create 3D models of the terrain and built environment, which is crucial for all phases of a project. 

• Asset management. Live satellite images allow for real-time monitoring of construction processes, enabling managers to evaluate the current situation remotely and reduce the number of on-site employees. 

• Green space monitoring. Satellites help track the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), which can be used to assess tree canopy coverage or other vegetated areas at defined intervals, which is vital for sustainable landscape design and construction. 

Beyond image capture and change detection, Skytec combines high-resolution satellite data sources with artificial intelligence and machine learning to uncover further insights autonomously, making the exploitation of remote sensing reliable and profitable for the AEC industry. 

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