Why LiDAR Mapping Is Driving Smart Infrastructure in 2026

Aerial view of a modern city highway interchange with a digital LiDAR mapping overlay showing 3D infrastructure modeling

Dallas is not just growing. It is upgrading. In 2026, cranes will fill the skyline. Highways expand. Airport terminals grow. New warehouses rise along major roads. However, behind all that progress sits something most people never see: data. More specifically, LiDAR mapping. While concrete and steel shape the city, LiDAR mapping builds the digital base. […]

What Safety Projects Reveal About the Construction Engineer

A construction engineer reviewing plans on an active project site during early site work

McKinney, Texas is growing fast. New homes, roads, and public buildings are appearing every year. Recently, the city announced plans for a new public safety campus to support fire and emergency services. Most people notice the building size or location. However, this project shows something more important. It shows how the role of the construction […]

How a Traffic Engineer Manages Major Freeway Detours

Detour sign used by a traffic engineer to redirect vehicles during a freeway shutdown

When a major freeway shuts down, most people expect delays. However, few people see how wide the impact can spread. Traffic does not stay near the closed road. Instead, it moves into city streets. Side roads fill up. Intersections clog. Driveways become hard to enter. Delivery trucks struggle to turn. This is when a traffic […]