This week SSI conducted our annual internal inspection training course “Inspection University”. The multi-day comprehensive training is geared for inspectors of all levels and is instructed by one of SSI’s Senior Inspectors, Jeff Meyer. The intent is to develop unsurpassed uniformity, quality, and attention to detail by focusing on the internal growth on a peer to peer basis. By jump starting the growth process we are bridging the gap between rookies and veterans based on sound inspection principals.
Posted by: ssimichigan | February 14, 2020
Class is in Session!
Posted in News and Updates, Uncategorized | Tags: MDOT, Michigan, Road Inspection, Road work, SSI, Transportation
Posted by: ssimichigan | September 17, 2019
SSI Rail LiDAR Operations
SSI’s Rail LiDAR “RaLi” process, offers advanced LiDAR solutions to capture existing project conditions quicker, safer, and with greater detail for a wide variety of mapping and data needs. Utilizing an integrated approach with in-house technology, fabricated scanning systems, and automated algorithms, SSI is now able to identify track and other rail assets more efficiently and with greater detail than ever before. From geospatial database development to 3D engineering design and modeling, the data generated from the RaLi process has allowed end users to immerse themselves into the project environment.
Check out our video to see RaLi in action!
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Posted by: ssimichigan | April 10, 2019
SSI Goes Orange for Safety
SSI proudly wears orange today in honor of Justin Vallad and to always support work zone safety! #NWZAW #GoOrangeDay #OrangeForSafety #OrangeForJustin #NWZAW2019 #WorkZoneSafety
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Posted by: ssimichigan | April 9, 2019
National Work Zone Awareness Week
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week! Remember to pay attention and drive safe through work zones DriveLikeYouWorkHere NWZAW
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Posted by: ssimichigan | February 15, 2019
SSI Provides Mobile LiDAR Mapping of Amtrak’s New York Penn Station
Posted by: ssimichigan | March 12, 2018
SSI: Investing in 3D Technology
Editor Note: One of our customers, Surveying Solutions, Inc., is currently being featured on LiDAR News. Check out the post below or at the LiDAR News website to learn more about SSI and the fantastic projects they’re doing with RIEGL LiDAR! Background Andrew Semenchuk was an early adopter of laser scanning technology. As a professional […]
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Posted by: ssimichigan | March 9, 2018
SSI: Investing in 3D Technology
SSI has always made investment in technology a top priority. Since the purchase of our first VMX-250 Mobile LiDAR system in 2011 we have continued to invest in @RIEGL products. We look forward to working together and creating new 3D #laserscanning solutions
“…Our job as data providers is to understand the needs of our clients and be ready to provide a solution. We are doing things today that we did not anticipate doing when we bought our first system in 2011. This is driven by the fact that we can collect more data in a shorter amount of time. With more data, our algorithms for extractions, modeling, and simulation only get better.”
Source: SSI: Investing in 3D Technology
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Posted by: ssimichigan | July 11, 2017
Customer Spotlight: SSI — The RIEGL Newsroom
Editor’s Note: This customer spotlight features SSI and their use of RIEGL mobile LiDAR systems. Enjoy! As an industry leader, SSI has remained committed to investing in both their people and their technology. Their talented staff understands that successful projects are a result of providing clients with the tools and innovative solutions to get projects […]
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Posted by: ssimichigan | April 26, 2017
SSI earns State and National Recognition for GHIB Data Fusion 2.0 Project
Surveying Solutions, Inc. (SSI) was selected as a sub consultant to Parsons Inc. tasked with the surveying and mapping of the U.S. portion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) project in the City of Detroit, MI. The overall goal of this project was to create and validate a comprehensive survey dataset to be used for the design and construction of the U.S. portion of the GHIB Bridge including approaches and toll plaza.
Overall there were over 40 miles of roadway data that needed to be collected. Before the project could begin there were several challenges and unique factors that needed to be considered including impacts on the motoring public, safety of field personnel, the amount of data that was to be collected, and tight scheduling deadlines. To meet the project challenges, SSI utilized Mobile LiDAR to provide a 3D model of the accessible portions of the project and also utilized data sources from several previous past projects including Aerial LiDAR, Aerial Mapping, and conventional survey data.
The primary data collection technique for this project was Mobile LiDAR Scanning which allowed the team to collect data at posted speeds from a dual-head laser scanner. The use of a dual-head scanner proved to be very advantageous by increasing the productivity of the overall extraction effort. Using mobile scanning techniques to collect roadway data improved visualizations of features in the field.
The use of Mobile LiDAR combined with other data sources allowed information to be delivered ahead of schedule. Obtaining all of the information using conventional methods would have been time and cost prohibitive. Conventional data collection would have also had substantial impacts to daily traffic while compromising the safety of field personnel. The use of Mobile LiDAR had zero impact on the motoring public and saved the overall project by eliminating costly lane closures. Recycling the previously acquired Aerial data also provided substantial savings.
With the use of data fusion, SSI was able to create a fully controlled, dense dataset that has since been used downstream for multiple other purposes. Utilizing multiple data sources saved money, increased safety, provided a better overall mapping deliverable, and allowed SSI to deliver survey deliverables ahead of schedule.
Author: Casey Potts
Posted by: ssimichigan | December 8, 2016
