Allen & Company Brings Geospatial Laser Scanning to 7-Acre Tucker Ranch Project

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Winter Garden, FL, November 15, 2023 – Allen & Company, a premier mapping, surveying, and geospatial services firm located in Central Florida, is proud to announce that the practical applications of the laser scanning technology used at its Tucker Ranch project are already bringing in significant data sets. The ranch provides a location to acquire a diverse range of data capture using a variety of devices and tools from Allen & Company’s laser scanning resources—which will then be shared with industry partners for the betterment of all.

The seven-acre public park is being used for the application of Terrestrial, Mobile, and Airborne laser sensor technology. Tucker Ranch, located just 2.5 miles from Allen & Company’s HQ office in Winter Garden, provides an ideal training site for drone pilot training, crew chief training, and junior crew chief preparation.

“Tucker Ranch will be a game-changer for our industry,” said James Rush, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager with Allen & Company, adding that the overall effort required 400 hours’ worth of work to complete. “The ranch provides a perfect location for practical training in surveying, subsurface utility exploration, and construction. We will be training the leaders of tomorrow with the latest laser scanning technology.”

Allen & Company’s collaborators include RIEGL, FARO Technologies, Teledyne Optech, Baam.Tech, Z+F, Exyn, NavVis, Triad Drones, and Emesent. Bringing together these forward-driven companies at Tucker Ranch ensures the industry meets its current and future needs for state-of-the-art surveying technology and knowledge.

Allen & Company is already taking advantage of information gleaned from 9 sensor manufacturers totaling 17 data sets across the site. The data sets have already been downloaded over 1,500 times only three weeks after coming online. As the project’s scope expands, more data sets from DJI and FARO will be added.

“Tucker Ranch is a first-of-its-kind endeavor in the industry, and we could not have asked for better collaborators, all of whom jumped at the chance to be involved,” added Rush. “Our partners share the vision of making the ranch into something where professionals can learn from one another on geospatial and scanning technologies to establish future best practices.”

About Allen & Company  

Founded in 1988, Allen & Company is a progressive and technology-driven surveying, mapping, and geospatial services company with teams supporting the needs of clients across the United States and Internationally. The company employs more than 130 professionals across multiple competencies with Professional Surveyors and Mappers (PSMs), Certified Surveying Technicians (CSTs), FAA-licensed drone pilots, CAD operators, Reality Capture techs, and Geospatial Specialists who provide a complete range of Aerial, Land Surface, Subterranean, and Hydrographic surveying, mapping, geospatial, and reality capture solutions. Allen & Company serves clients locally and across the U.S. from their coast-to-coast offices. For more information, visit www.allen-company.com.

 

Allen & Company & Allen3D to Highlight Digital Twin Technology at I/ITSEC “Innovation Showcase”

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Winter Garden, FL, October 3, 2024 –  Allen & Company, a premier surveying, mapping, and geospatial services company located in Florida, and Allen3D, which specializes in digital twin, gaming, simulation, reality capture, scan, and LiDAR technology, will jointly present at the upcoming Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), taking place in Orlando December 2-6. The presentation will take place as part of this year’s “Innovation Showcase” and will highlight the latest innovations in modeling and simulation.

During the presentation, Ryan Thomas, Sales Director at Allen3D, will outline how the company, by partnering with Gafcon Digital, continues to innovate in areas such as VR, XR, modeling and simulation (MODSIM), artificial intelligence, and digital twin engineering. Thomas will also discuss how the technologies are applied across multiple sectors, such as historical preservations, defense contracting, and construction.

“The applications of these technologies are numerous and don’t apply to only digitally focused businesses,” said Thomas. “Allen3D will demonstrate that survey control with point-cloud data ensures accuracy across project deliverables to meet and/or exceed ambitious schedules.”

Thomas and his colleagues at Allen3D will also discuss the applications of these technologies to architectural design and historical renovation by crafting a digital twin that can determine structural weaknesses and potential areas of improvement to react to natural disasters. In this way, project designers can identify and head off engineering issues prior to any physical construction taking place.

“I/ITSEC brings together the industry’s top thinkers and problem-solvers,” said Thomas. “We look forward to discussing the exciting developments in LiDAR, VR, XR, and digital twin engineering—as well as how they can be applied to solve the engineering questions of tomorrow.”

I/ITSEC will take place at the South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center, located at 9899 International Blvd. in Orlando, December 2-6. To register and find out more information, visit https://www.iitsec.org/.

About Allen3D

Allen3D is a pioneering company at the forefront of laser scanning, reality capture, and 3D modeling technologies. The company’s mission is to revolutionize the way industries interact with and leverage the physical world, specializing in ultra-precise laser scanning and capturing intricate details of real-world objects and spaces with unmatched accuracy. Allen3D’s suite of reality capture solutions, including photogrammetry and LiDAR, empowers data-driven decision-making for a variety of applications. With a commitment to innovation and tailored services, the company offers 3D modeling expertise that brings the physical world to life digitally. Allen3D provides cutting-edge solutions that enable efficiency and informed decision-making across a wide variety of industries. Allen3D serves clients from coast to coast with the latest technological advancements, including digital twin, gaming, simulation, reality capture, scan, and LiDAR technology. For more information, visit www.allen3d.digital.

About Allen & Company  

Founded in 1988, Allen & Company is a progressive and technology-driven surveying, mapping, and geospatial services company with teams supporting the needs of clients across the United States and internationally. The company employs more than 130 professionals across multiple competencies with Professional Surveyors and Mappers (PSMs), Certified Surveying Technicians (CSTs), FAA-licensed drone pilots, CAD operators, Reality Capture techs, and Geospatial Specialists who provide a complete range of Aerial, Land Surface, Subterranean, and Hydrographic surveying, mapping, geospatial, and reality capture solutions. Allen & Company serves clients locally and across the U.S. For more information, visit www.allen-company.com.

 

Allen & Company Partners with Civil Engineer Zev Cohen on Single-Family Development Project in Volusia County

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Volusia County, FL, February 13, 2024 – Allen & Company, a premier mapping, surveying, and geospatial services firm headquartered in Central Florida, is proud to announce its work with civil engineer Zev Cohen and Associates, Inc. (ZCA) on a residential single-family development project located in Daytona Beach on LPGA Blvd. The scope of work for Allen & Company included mapping underground utilities, soft dig excavation, corner staking, and route surveys.

The project required setting aerial targets and recording horizontal and vertical data for LiDAR and photogrammetry in Phases 1 and 2. Given Allen & Company’s expertise in surveying, the firm applied its knowledge to identify and record all above-ground features, as well as the designation of all underground utilities. The company also conducted topographic surveys in concert with ZCA, an industry leader in utility infrastructure design.

“Partnering with Zev Cohen on a project of this complexity ensures that the requirements of all above- and below-ground utility work is properly addressed,” said Butch Allen, Founder and President of Allen & Company. “We’re proud of the partnership and work we did to meet the needs of the development and client.”

The two firms collaborated on such local site work as platting, setting of centerline control points and corner monuments, and collecting spot-grade elevations. The work also entailed vacuum excavation for water main and sanitary force main connections as part of their survey to ensure a proper roadway connection with Grande Champion Blvd. in Phase 2.

“This project speaks to the synergy of our working relationship with Zev Cohen to provide a frictionless experience for our mutual customers,” said Allen. “We continue to work together to deliver top-quality work throughout Volusia County.”

Zev Cohen and Associates, Inc. 

Zev Cohen and Associates, Inc., (ZCA) was founded in Ormond Beach in 1977 and provides high-quality consulting services in this region. The company’s straightforward, no-nonsense approach to delivering cost-effective, high-quality technical services (while meeting and exceeding their clients’ needs, expectations, schedules, and budgets) is evidenced by their clients’ loyalty and longevity.

The entire ZCA organization is committed to providing personal service and professional design. ZCA’s experience and the diversity of projects are essential to providing quality services and meeting clients’ expectations. For more information, visit www.zevcohen.com.

About Allen & Company  

Founded in 1988, Allen & Company is a progressive and technology-driven surveying, mapping, and geospatial services company with teams supporting the needs of clients across the United States and internationally. The company employs more than 130 professionals across multiple competencies, with Professional Surveyors and Mappers (PSMs), Certified Surveying Technicians (CSTs), FAA-licensed drone pilots, CAD operators, Reality Capture techs, and Geospatial Specialists who provide a complete range of Aerial, Land Surface, Subterranean, and Hydrographic surveying, mapping, geospatial, and reality capture solutions. Allen & Company serves clients locally and across the U.S. from their coast-to-coast offices. For more information, visit www.allen-company.com.

Allen & Company Joins Fremont-Wright to Expand Capabilities

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Winter Garden, FL, January 24, 2024 – Allen & Company, a premier mapping, surveying, and geospatial services company located in Florida, California and Idaho, is proud to announce that Fremont-Wright LLC is acquiring the company which will allow Allen & Company to provide more resources and capabilities to its clients. The company will remain named Allen & Company and focus on surveying and mapping services. Additionally, Allen & Company has created a new company named Allen 3D, which will operate as a separate entity and concentrate on the latest technological advancements, including digital twin, gaming, simulation, reality capture, scan, and lidar technology nationwide.

Under this new workflow, Allen 3D and Allen & Company will work closely together and function under the same leadership, with Butch Allen, President and Principal of Allen & Company, directing Allen 3D as founder of the organization. No redundancies or job eliminations are planned under this new structure.

“Becoming part of a more extensive network of complementary companies expands our reach in many ways,” said Allen. “This acquisition will enable us to continue our growth and success while providing more resources for our employees and clients. We are also excited to announce the formation of Allen 3D.”

Combining forces with Fremont-Wright gives Allen & Company access to a broader client base and allows for expanding projects in more areas of the country. The merged companies will be able to deliver industry-best practices in such specialties as premier mapping, surveying, and geospatial services.

The new organization will operate from offices in Florida, Idaho, and California, fostering a coast-to-coast reach.

“This is an incredibly exciting time for our team and industry to expand into new markets. Joining with Fremont-Wright presents us with the best possible opportunity for growth,” said Allen. “We look forward to the many possibilities our combined team will be able to deliver for our clients in the coming years.”

About Allen & Company  

Founded in 1988, Allen & Company is a progressive and technology-driven surveying, mapping, and geospatial services company with teams supporting the needs of clients across the United States and internationally. The company employs more than 130 professionals across multiple competencies with Professional Surveyors and Mappers (PSMs), Certified Surveying Technicians (CSTs), FAA-licensed drone pilots, CAD operators, Reality Capture techs, and Geospatial Specialists who provide a complete range of Aerial, Land Surface, Subterranean, and Hydrographic surveying, mapping, geospatial, and reality capture solutions. Allen & Company serves clients locally and across the U.S. from their coast-to-coast offices. For more information, visit www.allen-company.com

Allen & Company Expands to Volusia County; Uses Tucker Ranch to Educate Industry Leaders on Geospatial Scanning Best Practices

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Volusia County, FL, November 1, 2023 – Allen & Company, a premier mapping, surveying, and geospatial services firm located in Central Florida, is proud to announce the opening of a specialized practical location at Tucker Ranch. This seven-acre public park offers an educational site established by Allen & Company specifically for training its teams in specialized data capture. The ranch provides an opportunity to acquire a diverse range of data capture, and what is learned there will be shared across the surveying business. The site also allows for the use of aerial survey technology as part of this process. The park is located less than three miles from the company’s home office. This project, which is titled “ Tucker Ranch: A Culmination of Advanced Technology for Surveyors,” represents a part of the company’s ongoing expansion into Volusia County. The Project location is 100 Avalon Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787.

“Tucker Ranch will be a game-changer for our industry,” said James Rush, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager with Allen & Company. “The ranch will provide a perfect location for practical training in surveying, subsurface utility exploration, and construction. We will be training the leaders of tomorrow with the latest technology.”

Tucker Ranch was envisioned as a location where Allen & Company’s teams of surveyors could better understand the newest advancements in surveying technology and how to leverage that training to better apply sensor technology when working in the field. This allows them to quickly decide what types of surveying sensors to utilize when on a job site that requires mapping and geospatial technology.

Allen & Company is partnering on the Tucker Ranch project with other firms like RIEGL, FARO Technologies, Teledyne Optech, Baam.Tech, Z+F, Exyn, NavVis, Triad Drones, and Emesent. Bringing together these forward-driven companies at this location will ensure the industry meets its current and future needs for state-of-the-art surveying technology and knowledge.

“We could not have asked for better collaborators, all of whom jumped at the chance to be involved with the Tucker Ranch Team,” said Shawn Asher, Director of Advanced Technology at Allen & Company. “Our partners share the vision of making the ranch into something where professionals can learn from one another on geospatial and scanning technologies to establish future best practices.”

About Allen & Company  

Founded in 1988, Allen & Company is a progressive and technology-driven surveying, mapping, and geospatial services company with teams supporting the needs of clients across the United States and Internationally. The company employs more than 130 professionals across multiple competencies with Professional Surveyors and Mappers (PSMs), Certified Surveying Technicians (CSTs), FAA-licensed drone pilots, CAD operators, Reality Capture techs, and Geospatial Specialists who provide a complete range of Aerial, Land Surface, Subterranean, and Hydrographic surveying, mapping, geospatial, and reality capture solutions. Allen & Company serves clients locally and across the U.S. from their coast-to-coast offices. For more information, visit www.allen-company.com