BIM & GIS
The Story Beneath the Map
People open maps on their phones every day to check a route, locate a place, or understand what surrounds them. It feels simple, but a long history stands behind that moment. The journey to modern […]
Articles by Benedicta Antwi Boasiako
BIM & GIS
From BIM to Digital Built Ontario: Turning Collaboration into Action
When two strong communities with a shared purpose come together, something special happens. That’s what led to the creation of Digital Built Ontario, a new volunteer-run, non-profit that grew out of the merger between dbNCR […]
Earth Observation
Re-Centering Canada: Inside the Modernization of the Canadian Spatial Reference System
North America is undergoing a significant shift in how geographical positions are defined. Both Canada and the United States are moving away from NAD83 (North American Datum of 1983), a system introduced in the 1980s […]
Earth Observation
Pride in Precision: Montreal’s Real-Time GNSS Network and Its Legacy
When Montréal switched on its Real-Time GNSS Network (RTN), it marked a milestone in Canadian geodesy. By deploying its own standards-compliant GNSS infrastructure, Montréal stands among the pioneering Canadian cities offering centimeter-level positioning accuracy across […]
BIM & GIS
From Mercator to Equal Earth: A Turning Point in Map Representation?
When we look at a map, it feels like we are seeing the world as it is. Oceans, continents, and countries laid out neatly on a page or a screen. But every map is a […]
Earth Observation
Inside the CSRS-PPP Galileo Update: Accuracy Gains and What’s Next
This article includes insights from Dr. Simon Banville, Senior Advisor for GNSS Products and Analysis at Natural Resources Canada and the technical lead behind this update. Canada’s Precise Point Positioning (PPP) tool has just undergone […]
Community
“…Vast, Deep, and in Constant Motion…”: Denis Hains Honoured with Doctorate Honoris Causa (D.H.C.)
Read the French version of this article here Following his 2024 Sam Masry Award, Denis Hains is once again recognized, this time with Université Laval’s highest academic honour, celebrating a life devoted to the blue […]
Community
« …Vaste, profond et en perpétuel mouvement… » : Denis Hains reçoit un Doctorat Honoris Causa (D.H.C.)
Lien vers la version anglaise ici Après avoir reçu le prix Sam-Masry 2024, Denis Hains est une fois de plus honoré, cette fois par la plus haute distinction académique de l’Université Laval, célébrant une vie […]