Gavin Schrock

Gavin Schrock, PLS is a surveyor, technology writer, consulting editor for GoGeomatics, and operator of a cooperative GNSS network (RTN). He has worked in surveying, mapping, data management, GNSS, and GIS for more than three decades in the civil, utility, defense, and mapping disciplines. He has published in these fields and has taught these subjects at local, state, national, and international conferences

Articles by Gavin Schrock

2023 Going Digital Awards Finalists for Innovation in Infrastructure

2023 Going Digital Awards Finalists for Innovation in Infrastructure

Finalists for the 2023 awards have been announced, and it’s time to highlight a few of our “hot picks”… The…

Growing a Scanning Focused Business

Founded at a time when laser scanning was just catching on in the region, and with new scanning systems launched,…

Ready Surveyor One

Ready Surveyor One!

Surveying is not a game. However, a game-like virtual environment could be a valuable tool for training, site safety, planning,…

Test Driving the Zeno – GIS and Asset Mapping System

With three GNSS receiver/antenna options, field mapping software, 3rd party mapping software support, and survey-grade precision, this mapping system  impressed.…

Bringing 3D to Outermost Nepal

Bringing 3D to Outermost Nepal

The Research Mission The Nezar Temple has stood in the village of Bijer for over nine centuries and is among the…

A New Geomatics Expo for Canada and North America

The inaugural GoGeomatics Expo will be held in Calgary Canada November 6-8, 2023. There are plenty of amazing geo exhibitions…

Integrating Context into Collaborative Infrastructure Environments

Integrating Context into Collaborative Infrastructure Environments

Rapid and accurate data capture is crucial to collaborative design, construction, and operational ecosystems. The solutions for capture have greatly…

GoGeomatics Expo 2023 Presents: Fast Pitches!

Calgary GoGeomatics Expo 2023 Presents: Fast Pitches!

The GoGeomatics expo in Calgary is pleased to announce an exciting new activity for the national expo. GoGeomatics Expo 2023…

Practical, Present-day Autonomy

Ubiquitous vehicular autonomy may still be many years away. However, there is a growing market for defined zone applications. How…

Geo Week 2023 – Cool Stuff!

The Geo Week exhibition and conference, held in Denver Colorado, February 13-15, attracted 3,000 attendees from over 50 countries. And…

Navigating Uncertainty in the Digitization of AEC

What are strategies for digitizing your AEC enterprise during peak times, and slow times? A conversation with Claire Rutkowski, senior…

Component field mapping systems are supp,lanting tradional mapping handhelds

Why Are Mapping Handhelds Becoming Less Popular?

All-in-one mapping-grade GPS/GNSS handhelds shined in their day, but advances in mobile computing, bring-your-own-device, affordable high precision, and pay-as-you-go options,…