24.7.2018 0:48
Congratulations to all schools that participated in the 2018 Senior Design Competition! Corey Hauck, Morgen Leake, and Clay Metcalf from Virginia Tech took 1st place. Mauricio Solorio, Roydydt Royo, and Evan Klouse from the University of Nevada, Reno took 2nd place. Jared Urcheck and Chad Martin from West Virginia University took 3rd place. The 1st […]
24.7.2018 0:48
Congratulations to all schools that participated in the 2018 Senior Design Competition! Corey Hauck, Morgen Leake, and Clay Metcalf from Virginia Tech took 1st place. Mauricio Solorio, Roydyt Royo, and Evan Klouse from the University of Nevada, Reno took 2nd place. Jared Urcheck and Chad Martin from West Virginia University took 3rd place. The 1st […]
23.7.2018 19:25
It’s July, which means companies are, hopefully, head down working on deadlines with little time to think about much of anything else, especially learning something new. I know for myself that even profits were not something I could really spend much time thinking about when everyone was working countless hours and there was a mad […]
18.7.2018 2:23
Choice in the Survey and Civil Engineering Industries The consolidation in our industry has accelerated over the years, reducing competition and choice. Considering just robotic total station companies, you once had the choice of Geodimeter (Sweden), Zeiss (Germany), Topcon (Japan), Sokkia (Japan), Trimble (US) and Leica (Switzerland, owned by Hexagon based in Sweden). Geodimeter and […]
15.7.2018 20:39
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. — Carlson Software’s popular and versatile in-the-field land surveying software, Carlson SurvCE 6.0 for data collectors and Carlson SurvPC 6.0 for ruggedized tablets and laptops is now available. The newly released software features several new features, improvements, and introduces the optional paid Hybrid+ module, allowing users to survey with both GPS and […]
27.6.2018 23:54
“I want you to know that Carlson Software has the best customer service and technical support that I have encountered in my 41-year career as a licensed land surveyor.” —John M. (“Mike”) Payne, RLS Survey Manager Byrd Surveying Clarksville, Tennessee “Our tech support people actually enjoy helping,” says Lon Watson, director of Carlson Technical Support […]
17.6.2018 19:04
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13.6.2018 23:48
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (June 2018) — Nicholas Bugosh, Carlson GeoFluv technical director, will be lecturing an international course on Fluvial Geomorphic Design and Landscape Evolution Modeling, by qualified training, for current and future best practices in mine rehabilitation at the Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, in September 18 – 21, 2018. The science of Geomorphology […]
13.6.2018 18:53
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (June 2018) — On the 14th of May 2018, Carlson Software Inc. acquired the assets of Renishaw’s Service and Repair Facilities in Ottawa (Canada) and Melbourne (Australia) for supporting the mining (Quarryman®, Boretrak®, C-ALS®, Void Scanner), mapping (Merlin), and laser module (ILM) product lines previously owned by Renishaw PLC. This acquisition enhances […]
13.6.2018 18:53
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (June 2018) — On the 14th of May 2018, Carlson Software Inc. acquired the assets of Renishaw’s Service and Repair Facilities in Ottawa (Canada) and Melbourne (Australia) for supporting the mining (Quarryman®, Boretrak®, C-ALS®, Void Scanner), mapping (Merlin), and laser module (ILM) product lines previously owned by Renishaw PLC. This acquisition enhances […]
12.6.2018 1:39
It is not news to anyone that the face of surveying has been changing rapidly over the last couple of decades. When I first started in this business I was one member of a four-man crew learning to read the numbers on a transit and pulling a steel tape down the road. Now, one person […]
11.6.2018 1:45
The fundamental measurement technologies today are lasers, GNSS, and photo. These technologies are augmented by various MEMS devices like inclinometers and gyros that detect tilt and direction. Carlson Software is deeply involved in all these technologies. Software drives these technologies and the newest frontier in measurement, photogrammetry. We are very pleased to announce that we […]
31.5.2018 2:20
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24.5.2018 20:06
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (May 2018) — Carlson has scheduled a series of webinars on the company’s first cloud-based standalone product, Carlson PhotoCapture, and the recently released Carlson Precision 3D Hydro 2018. Throughout June into early July, Nathan Crews, Carlson Precision 3D lead developer, and Mark Long, Carlson Precision 3D product manager, will explore the recently […]
14.5.2018 20:58
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (April 2018) — New from Carlson Software is Carlson PhotoCapture, introduced at the 2018 Carlson ‘Go West’ User Conference in San Diego, California, USA. PhotoCapture is the first cloud-based standalone product and photogrammetry solution offered on the Carlson product line. This new service gives users the ability to generate interactive 3D maps […]
9.5.2018 21:37
More accurately, “how’s your data” but that doesn’t sound quite as catchy. While working with a variety of clients over the years I have been able to come up with somewhat of a list of their “most common problems,” most of which stem from keeping track of and managing their data. One of the yin/yang […]
7.5.2018 21:18
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (May 2018) — Carlson Software will be debuting its photogrammetry solution, Carlson PhotoCapture, during GEO Business 2018, which is being held in London, United Kingdom, May 22-23. The workshop presentation will be held in Room F on Tuesday, May 22, at 1:15 p.m. GMT+1. GEO Business is the initial show for Carlson […]
23.4.2018 2:41
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19.4.2018 22:51
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (April 2018) — Carlson Software’s Precision 3D Hydro 2018 has been released. The easy-to-use dynamic design software provides users tools for rigorous, precise engineering in 3D. New to P3D Hydro 2018 is the introduction of Dynamic CAD automated plan and profile CAD design documentation. Hydraulic Grade Line, Energy Grade Line, Gutter Speed, […]
19.4.2018 18:45
Precision 3D Hydro 2018 Premiered on April 16. “P3D Hydro”, as we call it, proves beyond any doubt the time-saving value of 3D design. The 3D visualization makes design faster and especially benefits hydrology-related engineering. CAD designers and apprentice engineers can fast-track their proficiency in peak flow and storm sewer calculations using P3D Hydro. P3D […]
15.4.2018 23:57
If The Earth Were Flat…………. Cats would have knocked everything off by now… ….also, it would be a heck of a lot easier to survey. I just returned from a very fun and informative Carlson User’s Conference that was held in San Diego. I taught five classes and assisted in a sixth over […]
12.3.2018 14:30
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9.3.2018 0:00
As I write this blog, the Northeast, where I live, is being clobbered by another winter storm. This one named Quinn (above pun well intended). This year I have seen an increase in people and firms looking for training. That is a good sign to me. It means people are using the software and are […]
7.3.2018 23:16
First, Jeroen Harbers of Nijverdal, the Netherlands, is getting the Dutch Water Authorities up to speed with using Carlson SurvPC data collection software with Esri® for accuracy in GIS mapping. Then, he’s going to show the world. Two years ago, the Dutch Water Authority where Jeroen (pronounced Yer-roan) worked needed to find new surveying software […]
14.2.2018 18:51
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12.2.2018 21:45
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (February 2018) — Carlson Connect 2018 is now available on the Autodesk App Store, apps.autodesk.com, for $7.99. A collection of routines for transferring and converting data between Autodesk® Civil 3D®, and Carlson SurvCE and Carlson Survey, Carlson Connect 2018 runs within Civil 3D 2018 and uses the current Civil 3D data model. […]
12.2.2018 3:26
This one little button can have drastic effects on your company’s profitability! Well ok, that might be a bit dramatic, but in reality, the decision whether or not to work in a 3D environment is something that in my early days of training I did not stress near enough. I have found that miss-using […]
19.1.2018 4:45
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16.1.2018 0:57
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. — Carlson Software will host its biannual ‘Go West’ User Conference on April 9 through 11 at the Mission Valley Crowne Plaza in San Diego, California. The 2018 conference will offer a wide spectrum of courses covering fundamentals, new Carlson products, new features, and everything in between. “As we put courses together […]
3.1.2018 2:56
Happy New Year! As surveyors, this is a great time to review our work flow and methodologies and look for ways to improve so come spring we can hit the ground running, becoming even more profitable. Most every firm I speak with, no matter how good they think their “system” is, will say that they […]
7.12.2017 4:24
The research this article connects to details a geomorphic-based process of mining reclamation carried out at the El Machorro mine (at the edge of the Alto Tajo Natural Park, East Central Spain), which utilized the GeoFluv™ method within Carlson Natural Regrade software. It was used to design small watersheds as part of the mining reclamation […]
5.12.2017 7:26
The use of Carlson Software, specifically Carlson Point Cloud, was highlighted in a story in the November 2016 issue of POB Magazine, titled “Surveyors Bring Safety to the Boulevard of Death” about Queens Boulevard in New York City and written by Greg Peterman, PLS, CPESC, of Nelson & Pope Engineers and Surveyors in Melville, New […]
1.12.2017 0:12
The use of point groups is nothing new to most surveyors. For years, surveyors have been using point groups to segregate their data, usually to facilitate the drafting process. By creating a point group for all of your edge of pavement shots for example, you can isolate those points giving you a cleaner screen to […]
30.11.2017 5:01
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (November 2017) — Starting next week Carlson Software will host a series of webinars on the newly released Carlson Precision 3D Topo 2018. Carlson Precision 3D developer, Nathan Crews and Carlson Precision 3D product manager, Mark Long will highlight new features and improvements while working with the software. The schedule of topics can be […]
20.11.2017 4:44
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (November 2017) — Carlson Software’s Precision 3D Topo 2018 featuring enhanced visual photographic background, point cloud loading and editing, polyline best fit alignment, and much more has just been released. New 2018 features include enhanced visual Google Maps photographic background, automated Google surface creation, 3D Model editing, polyline editing tools, additional snap modes, and […]
16.11.2017 6:14
Associate Professor José F. Martin Duque of the Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, will be presenting a free seminar entitled “Sustainable Mining through Geomorphic Rehabilitation Examples from the European Union and South America” on Friday, November 24, at the University of Newcastle in Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia. The seminar will begin at 2:15 p.m. […]
16.11.2017 2:14
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (November 2017) — Carlson SurveyGNSS, Carlson Software’s simple, yet powerful data post-processing software, is now enhanced by Precise Point Positioning (PPP) as an add-on module. With the new Carlson module, PPP, users can post-process using a single receiver. PPP adds precise GNSS station positioning capabilities for a single GNSS receiver operating autonomously. […]
7.11.2017 4:20
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky. — Carlson Software’s Precision 3D Topo 2018 featuring enhanced visual photographic background, point cloud loading and editing, polyline best fit alignment and much more has just been released. New 2018 features include enhanced visual Google Maps photographic background, automated Google surface creation, 3D Model editing, polyline editing tools, additional snap modes, and improved […]
31.10.2017 5:30
With the release of the Carlson Survey and Takeoff OEM versions, the full Carlson 2018 product line is now available! While that might excite a lot of users, it may bring apprehension to others. I won’t reiterate the points I wrote in a blog last July entitled, “Why Upgrade Your Software,” but please read it […]
24.10.2017 2:25
The Conway Police Department clears accidents faster, more efficiently with Carlson CSI Mobile The 23-person Conway, New Hampshire, Police Department doesn’t see a lot of fatal accidents or those that cause serious bodily harm even though there is often quite of bit of traffic in the area due to tourism. There are no major highways […]
20.10.2017 1:37
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — The recently released Carlson Takeoff R10 combines all of the construction estimating and data prep components of the Takeoff Suite with the popular AutoCAD® 2018 OEM engine built-in. “This latest release of the Takeoff OEM will improve customers’ ability to go from 2D plans to 3D models,” says David Carlson, V.P. of […]
18.10.2017 4:40
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — The recently released Carlson Survey 2018 OEM comes with the AutoCAD® 2018 OEM engine built-in. In this latest OEM version, Carlson Survey users gain the ability to directly read and write the current AutoCAD DWG-drawing file format. Carlson Survey 2018 OEM contains most all of the same improvements found in Carlson Survey […]
2.10.2017 23:36
As most of you who have been following my blogs know by now, I am all about production. Shortening the time between fieldwork and final plan is essential in maintaining a consistent profit margin and meeting time schedules. Carlson’s Field to Finish program is a great tool and asset for accomplishing those goals, but the […]
21.9.2017 7:18
MAYSVILLE, Ky., U.S.A. (September 21, 2017)— Carlson Software is now offering Atlas® GNSS global correction service in the latest release of popular data collection software SurvCE. Atlas is both affordable and accurate and is considered the most innovative GNSS correction service available in the industry. “Atlas equals or excels beyond the performance standards of other […]
19.9.2017 3:40
Carlson iCAD 2017 answers need for low-cost CAD drafting package. MAYSVILLE, Ky., U.S.A. (September 19, 2017)— Carlson Software’s newest edition to its desktop software product line, Carlson iCAD 2017, has just been released. This specialized, yet low-cost IntelliCAD drafting package allows CAD technicians to augment the finishing touches in their organization’s deliverables. Carlson iCAD 2017 […]
19.9.2017 3:40
Carlson iCAD 2017 answers need for low-cost CAD drafting package. MAYSVILLE, Ky., U.S.A. (September 19, 2017)— Carlson Software’s newest addition to its desktop software product line, Carlson iCAD 2017, has just been released. This specialized, yet low-cost IntelliCAD drafting package allows CAD technicians to augment the finishing touches in their organization’s deliverables. Carlson iCAD 2017 […]
19.9.2017 3:40
Carlson iCAD 2017 answers need for low-cost CAD drafting package. MAYSVILLE, Ky., U.S.A. (September 19, 2017)— Carlson Software’s newest addition to its desktop software product line, Carlson iCAD 2017, has just been released. This specialized, yet low-cost IntelliCAD drafting package allows CAD technicians to augment the finishing touches in their organization’s deliverables. Carlson iCAD 2017 […]
13.9.2017 5:47
Carlson 2018 office software released in August includes IntelliCAD 8.3 built-in as well as supporting AutoCAD® 2018 which is sold separately. The built-in IntelliCAD gives customers the choice to run Carlson 2018 with no extra CAD platform cost. The Carlson 2018 programs are Survey, Civil, Hydrology, Mining, GIS, Point Cloud, Field, Natural Regrade, Construction, GeoTech, […]
5.9.2017 5:35
I saw this sign in Maine on the way back from a recent Carlson workshop. It seemed apropos because the workshop was on Carlson’s Field to Finish and its inherent time and cost saving benefits. A large part of my messaging since arriving here at Carlson is about ways to help surveyors become more profitable. […]
31.8.2017 15:01
Carlson EMEA BV (“Carlson”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carlson Software Inc. has acquired the mining (Quarryman, Boretrak, C-ALS, Voidscanner), marine mapping (Merlin), and laser module (ILM) product lines previously owned by Renishaw plc (“Products”). This acquisition will enhance Carlson’s existing product portfolio for the benefit of its customers and for former Renishaw customers. “Carlson has […]
31.8.2017 15:01
Carlson EMEA BV (“Carlson”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carlson Software Inc. has acquired the mining (Quarryman, Boretrak, C-ALS, Void Scanner), marine mapping (Merlin), and laser module (ILM) product lines previously owned by Renishaw plc (“Products”). This acquisition will enhance Carlson’s existing product portfolio for the benefit of its customers and for former Renishaw customers. “Carlson […]
31.8.2017 7:02
MAYSVILLE, Ky.— Enhancements to the Footprint Creator, LotNetwork, and RoadNetwork are just some of the newest features in the just released Carlson Civil 2018. “We’ve added support for creating an island inside a cul-de-sac, provided a means to use separate centerlines for divided highways, and added an option to skip creating intersection curb returns for […]
31.8.2017 6:08
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Just released, Carlson Mining 2018 offers a number of notable new features, tools, and updates that will increase efficiency. Among the list are three new features users will find especially helpful: New tool for defining a Value Block Model An updated Pit Optimizer tool New tool for calculating a 3D variogram […]
31.8.2017 6:08
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Just released, Carlson Mining 2018 offers a number of notable new features, tools, and updates that will increase efficiency. Among the list are three new features users will find especially helpful: New tool for defining a Value Block Model An updated Pit Optimizer tool New tool for calculating a 3D variogram Instead […]
31.8.2017 6:08
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Just released, Carlson Point Cloud 2018 continues its work to fill the gap between scanned cloud data and AutoCAD®. With the new Carlson Tesseract Engine, millions of data points can be processed at a much higher rate of speed making Carlson Point Cloud a very beneficial tool for surveyors and engineers. Carlson […]
31.8.2017 6:08
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Just released, Carlson Survey 2018 continues to build on its development of survey features that are based on customer requests. Among the top improvements in Carlson Survey’s 2018 version are its new ability to place and prioritize building footprints on lots, the new Field-to-Finish Ramp Special Code, and its expanded 3D capabilities. […]
29.8.2017 22:31
As the destruction from Harvey continues along the Gulf Coast, those at Carlson Software watch with empathy for the staggering loss and suffering and hope for relief for all the residents in the near future. While clean-up and rebuilding may be in the future, here is some information on how Asbell Excavating in Joplin, Missouri, […]
3.8.2017 0:09
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Carlson Software’s popular data collection software, Carlson SurvCE, continues to defend choice on all drivers for customers, including support for the latest Topcon GT total station with its latest release, build 5.06. “Since SurvCE was first developed, Carlson has been dedicated to providing our users real choice to work with a wide […]
3.8.2017 0:09
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Carlson Software’s popular data collection software, Carlson SurvCE, continues to defend choice on all drivers for customers, including support for the latest Topcon GT total station with its latest release, build 5.06. “Since SurvCE was first developed, Carlson has been dedicated to providing our users real choice to work with a wide […]
28.7.2017 4:34
Congratulations to all schools that participated in the 2017 Senior Design Competition! Austin Miller, Cory Murphy, Cole Childress, and Jae Hong Song from the University of Kentucky took 1st place. Alesio Rios, Trever Detomasi, and Ralston Pedersen from the University of Nevada, Reno took 2nd place. Jeff Fetty, Abid Affach, and Grant Talbott from West […]
28.7.2017 4:34
Congratulations to all schools that participated in the 2017 Senior Design Competition! Austin Miller, Cory Murphy, Cole Childress, and Jae Hong Song from the University of Kentucky took 1st place. Alesio Rios, Trever Detomasi, and Ralston Pedersen from the University of Nevada, Reno took 2nd place. Jeff Fetty, Abid Affach, and Grant Talbott from West […]
26.7.2017 4:14
Glen Builders’ business took off when they started using Carlson Takeoff. OK, that’s a somewhat corny play on words, but according to Matt Howard, V.P. of Business Development for Glen Builders Inc. in North Conway, N.H., that’s exactly what happened. “When I started with Glen Builders 14 years ago, they were going with paper plans […]
26.7.2017 4:14
Glen Builders’ business took off when they started using Carlson Takeoff. OK, that’s a somewhat corny play on words, but according to Matt Howard, V.P. of Business Development for Glen Builders Inc. in North Conway, N.H., that’s exactly what happened. “When I started with Glen Builders 14 years ago, they were going with paper plans […]
18.7.2017 3:24
In this new world of licensing issues, those who prefer a perpetual license are finding it a good time to explore switching to IntelliCAD. For many firms, this has turned out to be a very viable and cost-saving solution. There are, however, some differences to understand and configurations to pay attention to to prevent some […]
18.7.2017 3:24
In this new world of licensing issues, those who prefer a perpetual license are finding it a good time to explore switching to IntelliCAD. For many firms, this has turned out to be a very viable and cost-saving solution. There are, however, some differences to understand and configurations to pay attention to to prevent some […]
4.7.2017 23:45
It’s pretty much common knowledge now that software companies upgrade their products on an annual basis. Carlson is no different. As I write this, Carlson is working diligently on the release of their 2018 product line, which includes, of course, Carlson Survey and Carlson Civil Suite. I have an iPhone and I get a notification […]
4.7.2017 23:45
It’s pretty much common knowledge now that software companies upgrade their products on an annual basis. Carlson is no different. As I write this, Carlson is working diligently on the release of their 2018 product line, which includes, of course, Carlson Survey and Carlson Civil Suite. I have an iPhone and I get a notification […]
14.6.2017 5:59
Now with the free LandXML viewer, you can get some of the functionality of Carlson Precision 3D Topo, a drag and drop software that enables much faster design and analysis in the 3D environment than the many step processes of the CAD world, including the ability to load point cloud files. MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Carlson […]
14.6.2017 5:59
Now with the free LandXML viewer, you can get some of the functionality of Carlson Precision 3D Topo, a drag and drop software that enables much faster design and analysis in the 3D environment than the many step processes of the CAD world, including the ability to load point cloud files. MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Carlson […]
8.6.2017 0:05
For the rest of June, webinars will be hosted on Precision 3D Topo. Check the times below and register as an attendee. About Precision 3D Topo It’s all new from Carlson — Carlson Precision 3D Topo, a drag and drop software that enables much faster design and analysis in the 3D environment than the many […]
8.6.2017 0:05
For the rest of June, webinars will be hosted on Precision 3D Topo. Check the times below and register as an attendee. About Precision 3D Topo It’s all new from Carlson — Carlson P3D, a drag and drop software that enables much faster design and analysis in the 3D environment than the many step processes […]
8.6.2017 0:05
For the rest of June, webinars will be hosted on Precision 3D Topo. Check the times below and register as an attendee. About Precision 3D Topo It’s all new from Carlson — Carlson Precision 3D Topo, a drag and drop software that enables much faster design and analysis in the 3D environment than the many […]
24.5.2017 23:52
It was great meeting so many of you at the 2017 user’s conference in Maysville earlier this month. It was my first one and I’ll have to say, the bar has been set quite high. During UC17, I taught a class entitled “Advanced Field to Finish” where I explored ways to get more out of […]
24.5.2017 23:52
It was great meeting so many of you at the 2017 user’s conference in Maysville earlier this month. It was my first one and I’ll have to say, the bar has been set quite high. During UC17, I taught a class entitled “Advanced Field to Finish” where I explored ways to get more out of […]
22.5.2017 3:18
What’s the one big thing engineering software needs to be? Stable. There’s so much work involved in producing drawings and designs that having your software crash – and usually at the worst time – is just not acceptable. That was one reason staff at Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., whose home office is in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, with […]
22.5.2017 3:18
What’s the one big thing engineering software needs to be? Stable. There’s so much work involved in producing drawings and designs that having your software crash – and usually at the worst time – is just not acceptable. That was one reason staff at Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., whose home office is in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, with […]
15.5.2017 3:25
“Thank you very much to all who attended and a special thanks to the entire team that planned and executed this conference. Thanks also goes to all the Carlson trainers as our 6th Users Conference was a success. The attendees had a high competence level, which challenged us, and we had good reports on how […]
15.5.2017 3:25
“Thank you very much to all who attended and a special thanks to the entire team that planned and executed this conference. Thanks also goes to all the Carlson trainers as our 6th Users Conference was a success. The attendees had a high competence level, which challenged us, and we had good reports on how […]
3.5.2017 6:23
Carlson Software is featured on the May 2017 edition of the American Surveyor magazine, published just in time for the company’s 6th User Conference being held in its hometown of Maysville, Ky. The magazine’s cover shot is of a stained glass masterwork showcasing a young George Washington surveying along the Ohio River. It was recently […]
14.4.2017 20:29
Thanks for the responses! I’d like to thank everyone that responded to my recent survey. The responses were both informative and helpful in establishing some priorities as I begin to formulate ways to help surveyors become more profitable through the use of Carlson Survey programs. As I suspected and what was confirmed by the survey […]
5.4.2017 19:49
Comprehensive classes, special demonstrations, downhome fun, and more MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (April 2017) – Calling all Carlson Software users to the Carlson “From the Field to the Finish Line” User Conference, to be held May 3 through 5 in Maysville, Kentucky, the hometown of Carlson Software. New at the event will be a full schedule […]
28.3.2017 6:31
The heritage of Carlson Survey being “made for surveyors by surveyors” is now enhanced with the recent addition of Doug Aaberg as Carlson Software’s new Survey Product Manager. Yes, in 1983 Carlson Survey was the first software program of the company. That was when Carlson Software was founded by Bruce Carlson, a licensed surveyor and […]
28.3.2017 5:27
Dr. Yaron Ziv of Ben-Gurion University of Negev, Israel, toured Natural Regrade reclamation sites on March of this year with Nicholas Bugosh, developer of the GeoFluv™ reclamation design method that is used in Carlson Software’s Natural Regrade. Bugosh accompanied Dr. Ziv as they viewed more than 2000 acres of mining-disturbed lands at active and fully […]
21.3.2017 22:12
Carlson Software’s 6th User Conference is entitled “From the Field to the Finish Line.” While the “finish line” reference is appropriate because the User Conference is being held in Carlson’s hometown of Maysville, Kentucky, from May 3 to 5, right before the Kentucky Derby, Carlson’s software line-up also takes land development professionals from their […]
6.2.2017 1:11
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A.— Designed for use by surveyors, civil engineers, and contractors, Carlson Software’s Precision 3D Topo 2017 allows users to import survey data, points, polylines, surfaces, point clouds, both traditional LIDAR and aerial drone survey data, and more from a wide variety of programs and entities to create useable 3D surfaces. “P3D Topo enables […]
6.2.2017 1:11
Carlson Precision 3D Topo’s 3D design tools save time, reduce the chance of errors, and, therefore, improve businesses’ bottom lines. MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A.— Designed for use by surveyors, civil engineers, and contractors, Carlson Software’s Precision 3D Topo 2017 allows users to import survey data, points, polylines, surfaces, point clouds, both traditional LIDAR and aerial drone […]
24.1.2017 7:29
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky (January 24, 2017)— New for 2017, Carlson has announced a special student software and textbook bundle. Those enrolled in college or university within the engineering field will receive an office software license and option of, “A Practical Guide to Carlson Survey” or, “A Practical Guide to Carlson Fundamentals” for $99. Carlson offers diverse […]
13.1.2017 3:14
Greg Milner, author of the book Pinpoint, in which he tells how GPS is changing technology, culture and our minds, will be the keynote speaker at the Carlson User Conference, slated to be held May 3-5 in Carlson Software’s hometown of Maysville, Kentucky. MAYSVILLE, Ky., U.S.A.— The first time a Global Positioning System signal was […]
28.12.2016 5:48
Is It Time to Follow – Not Force – The Water? “Why spend money building something that’s unnatural when doing it nature’s way works better,” says Geo-Fluv™ developer Nicholas Bugosh. The Geo-Fluv™ method is available in Natural Regrade, a Carlson software product developed for the reclamation of disturbed land that has gained extensive use at mine sites […]
13.12.2016 7:03
Patrick O’Connor, who lives with his wife Cheryl Rohlf in Brisbane, Australia, is the director of Australia-Pacific Sales for Carlson Software. He’s been covering the extensive territory that goes from Pakistan and India to the international dateline and from Korea south–noting that he’s traveled more than 100,000 kilometers this year already. What was your first […]
12.12.2016 16:35
For CANBY, Ore. – “A Practical Guide to Carlson Survey 2017” has been released by Rick Ellis of Cadapult Press. “A Practical Guide to Carlson Survey,” which is updated following the annual release of Carlson Survey, focuses on effectively using Carlson Survey and providing you with skills other professionals are using in the workplace every day. […]
12.12.2016 10:00
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky (December 12, 2016)—In addition to Carlson’s annual End-of-Year Specials on popular software and hardware, this year Carlson is offering an exclusive year-end Carlson Surveyor2 Trade-In Special. Now until December 31, 2016, trade in your old data collector for a $900 credit toward purchasing a new Carlson Surveyor2 with Carlson SurvCE*. Carlson is offering […]
12.12.2016 9:23
This Carlson Takeoff Training Event will feature three full days of intense classes with the first two days geared toward beginners and the final day for advanced users (see below for class details). Sign up for one, two, or all three days with discounts for additional staff. Slated to be held Tuesday through Thursday, January 31st […]
12.12.2016 5:19
For CANBY, Ore. – “A Practical Guide to Carlson Survey 2017” has been released by Rick Ellis of Cadapult Press. “A Practical Guide to Carlson Survey,” which is updated following the annual release of Carlson Survey, focuses on effectively using Carlson Survey and providing you with skills other professionals are using in the workplace every day. “When […]
12.12.2016 5:19
CANBY, Ore. – “A Practical Guide to Carlson Survey 2017” has been released by Rick Ellis of Cadapult Press. “A Practical Guide to Carlson Survey,” which is updated following the annual release of Carlson Survey, focuses on effectively using Carlson Survey and providing you with skills other professionals are using in the workplace every day. “When you […]
8.12.2016 8:27
Carlson Software’s GeoFluv Technical Director, Nicholas Bugosh, participated in the Computer Software Workshop on December 5, 2016 at the Indiana Society of Mining and Reclamation (ISMR) Technology Transfer Seminar in Evansville, Indiana. Bugosh’s section, Using the GeoFluv™ Design Method in Carlson Natural Regrade to Solve Disturbed Land Reclamation Problems, explained why the GeoFluv fluvial geomorphic landform design […]
17.11.2016 7:50
CANBY, Ore. – A Practical Guide to Carlson Fundamentals 2017 has recently been released by Rick Ellis of Cadapult Press. A Practical Guide to Carlson Fundamentals 2017 focuses on a helping people achieve a mastery of the areas of commonality between all the Carlson desktop solutions. These include Carlson Survey, Carlson Civil, Carlson Hydrology, Carlson Mining, Carlson Takeoff, Carlson […]
16.11.2016 7:34
“Surveyors Bring Safety to the ‘Boulevard of Death’,” written by Greg Peterman, PLS, CPESC, of Nelson & Pope Engineers and Surveyors in Melville, New York, is the cover story in the November issue of POB magazine. As part of his Vision Zero, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wanted Queens Boulevard, which had seen […]
15.11.2016 5:10
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky (November 15, 2016) – It’s that time of year again at Carlson Software when the popular surveying and civil engineering software company offers some of its most popular software products at special end-of-year prices. From now until Saturday, December 31, Carlson will be offering Carlson Civil Suite, Carlson Point Cloud, Carlson Takeoff Suite, […]
1.11.2016 9:03
CAD revolutionized design when it was first developed in the late 1950s, early ’60s, but there’s a ‘game-changer’ happening right now — get ready for the new revolution in design. If your teenager is like most others and spends hours playing with computer games, you might be able to stop worrying about his or her […]
11.10.2016 9:59
At this year’s Intergeo conference and trade fair, Carlson Software is introducing its new Carlson Listen-Listen, a completely viable alternative to the traditional UHF radio link. Listen-Listen is a low latency, high performance solution. HAMBURG, Germany (October 11, 2016) – Carlson customers have expressed frustration over the huge amount of configuration information and combinations required […]
6.10.2016 9:51
All those heading to Hamburg, Germany, for Intergeo this October 11 to 13 are invited to stop by and visit Carlson Software in hall A3, stand D3.051. Intergeo, which consists of a conference and a trade fair, is held every fall at a different venue in Germany. It’s a real treat for those in the […]
14.9.2016 4:49
Going From Flight to Finish… AeroView Uses Carlson Software to Provide the Services and Deliverables Their Customers Want and Can Use The September issue of xyHt magazine recently ran the story “Those Magnificent Men with their Flying Machines” about Zach Pieper and Ryan Murgula from Sperry, Iowa. Click on the title to read the story. […]
7.9.2016 5:11
It’s vivid, fast, and fun… The all new Supersonic Viewer in Carlson 2017 got this mere mention in the official information – “…the new ‘Supersonic’ 3D Viewer for loading surfaces that provides excellent graphic presentations” – but it might just be one of the most exciting and fun features in this new release. The Supersonic […]
1.9.2016 9:26
Free technical support from Carlson has been the company standard since its beginnings. Carlson tech support team members are at the ready to assist you with technical problems and registration walk-throughs. They’re available by phone or email, and also create tutorials answering frequently asked questions in the Carlson Knowledge Base. More information and how to contact support can be […]
30.8.2016 10:06
The all-new Carlson BRx6 is a multi-GNSS, multi-frequency smart antenna, just released by Carlson Software Inc. Each BRx6 contains a multi-constellation, multi-band 372-channel GNSS receiver, Athena© RTK technology and an integrated Atlas© L-band receiver. In addition, the BRx6 contains electronic sensors that measure tilt, direction (electronic compass) and acceleration, fully supporting SurvCE’s advanced features like […]
30.8.2016 10:02
La Nueva Smart Antenna, el receptor multi-constelación, multi-frecuencia Carlson BRx6 Carlson es el más reciente lanzamiento de Carlson Software Inc. Cada BRx6 contiene un receptor multi-banda, multi-constelación de 372 canales, un receptor con tecnología RTK Athena© y un receptor de integrado de banda L Atlas©. El BRx6 contiene además sensores electrónicos que miden la inclinación, […]
8.8.2016 23:40
MAYSVILLE, Ky., U.S.A. (August 9, 2016)— Newly released, Carlson Takeoff R9, is a project-estimating and modeling software for site and heavy highway contractors which comes with the AutoCAD® 2013 OEM engine built in. First introduced in 2004 to take the drudgery out of estimating, Carlson Takeoff R9 is the most advanced version yet. Besides handily importing CAD, […]
8.8.2016 23:32
MAYSVILLE, Ky., U.S.A. (August 9, 2016)— Carlson Survey 2017 OEM is easy-to-use, full-featured software for surveyors which comes with the AutoCAD® 2013 OEM engine built-in. Field-to-Finish upgrades are a focus in the new version with many user suggested improvements including hatch for closed polylines, draw fitted text using control points, automatic multi-point symbols and using […]
7.8.2016 22:50
The entire Carlson Software family mourns the loss of Carlson Regional Sales Director Aaron Newman of Fayetteville, Arkansas, who passed away unexpectedly on August 5. Aaron will be greatly missed at Carlson for his enthusiasm, good spirit, conviviality, and work ethic. We send our sincere condolences to his wife, Renee (Miller) Newman, his two sons, Dakota Chase Newman and Dalton Wayne Newman, […]
7.8.2016 22:50
The entire Carlson Software family mourns the loss of Carlson Regional Sales Director Aaron Newman of Fayetteville, Arkansas, who passed away unexpectedly on August 5. Aaron will be greatly missed at Carlson for his enthusiasm, good spirit, conviviality, and work ethic. We send our sincere condolences to his wife, Renee (Miller) Newman, his two sons, Dakota Chase Newman and Dalton Wayne Newman, […]
28.7.2016 5:09
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (July 28, 2016)— Support for AutoCAD® 2017 and the upgraded IntelliCAD®8.2 join enhanced Civil and Hydrology features in the just released Carlson Civil 2017 and Carlson Hydrology 2017 modules. “The new Cut/Fill Movement Analysis command allows users to compare two surfaces and determine the optimized cut and fill for the site,” says […]
28.7.2016 4:52
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (July 28, 2016) – Carlson Takeoff 2017 includes major enhancements for importing raster images into CAD and to easily create customized reports with graphics. Improvements for 2017 have been made to the four modules in Carlson Takeoff — Carlson Construction, Carlson Trench, Carlson GeoTech and Carlson CADnet. As with all Carlson office […]
28.7.2016 4:51
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (July 28, 2016)— The powerful, flexible Carlson Survey 2017 is released with many improvements to its Field-to-Finish abilities. The number one office software solution for land surveyors in the United States, Carlson Survey provides surveyors with CAD software to apply full Field-to-Finish coding to all routines that draw points and linework. In Carlson […]
28.7.2016 4:51
MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. (July 28, 2017)— Carlson Mining 2017 gives users enhanced commands in Carlson Geology, Surface Mining and Underground Mining. Carlson Software provides technically advanced mining software for design and efficient operation of mines throughout the world. The release of Carlson Mining 2017 maximizes efficiency by including indexed binary grids, which use 50 percent less space […]
21.7.2016 4:07
What is it? This webinar series is designed to assist students at Mining Engineering universities who are using Carlson Software for their Senior Mine Design Project. Many students entering the senior design course have little or no experience with mine design software, meaning they must learn/re-learn the program(s). This can be a daunting task without proper guidance, […]
18.7.2016 23:15
West Virginia University Students Take 1st Place in the 19th Annual Carlson Software National Senior Design Competition Congratulations to all of the schools that participated in the 2016 Carlson Software National Senior Mine Design Competition. Laura Nugent and Ethan Watson at West Virginia University took 1st Place. Shelby Allen, James Curl, Paul Jewell, Sam Middelstadt, Kathleen Tew, and Austin […]
5.7.2016 0:54
Carlson 2017 software programs will come with the just released IntelliCAD 8.2 built-in. The Carlson programs, which are expected to be released by the end of July 2016, include Survey, Civil, Hydrology, Mining, GIS, Point Cloud, Field, Construction, GeoTech, CADnet, and Trench (these last four make up the Carlson Takeoff Suite), and Natural Regrade. According to the […]
27.6.2016 15:27
Maysville, Kentucky, U.S.A. — The Carlson RT3, the latest in Carlson’s ruggedized tablet line, has been released bringing powerful functionality to your mobile data collection. Following the Carlson Supervisor and Panasonic FZ-M1 Tablet, the RT3 ensures ruggedness and reliability. The RT3 provides maximum efficiency in the harshest weather environments with its 7” touch screen interface […]
24.6.2016 6:33
If choosing to use a ruggedized PC tablet in the field, then Carlson SurvPC is the data collection system to use with it. SurvPC has unprecedented versatility providing access to CAD, Esri® ArcGIS, and MicroStation DGN files directly in the field. MAYSVILLE, Ky., U.S.A— SurvPC is a complete data collection system for Real Time Kinematic […]