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Spatial Data

9 posts about spatial data, written by people who have actually been down a mine with a scanner.

ConstructionComparison

Swyvl vs Procore — Spatial Data Delivery vs Construction Project Management

Procore manages construction projects. Swyvl delivers spatial data. They're not competing — but if you're using Procore to share point clouds and orthomosaics, there's a better option.

May 19, 2026
Spatial DataExplainer

What is a Spatial Data Delivery Platform?

File storage keeps files. A spatial data delivery platform gives clients a way to actually see what they received. Here's the distinction — and why it matters for surveyors and drone operators.

May 19, 2026
AISpatial Data

Why AI Agents Need a System of Record for Sites

AI models reason over documents and code. The next frontier is physical-world data — but only if it is structured, organised, and programmatically queryable.

May 12, 2026
EnvironmentalSite Record

Documenting Environmental Change Over Time

Environmental monitoring depends on repeat visits and time-series comparison. How spatial data gets stored, organised, and compared over time effectively.

May 12, 2026
Site RecordExplainer

What is a Site Record?

File storage keeps files. A site record builds a permanent, time-indexed history of a physical place — queryable by your team and, increasingly, by AI.

May 12, 2026
SecurityFile Sharing

Secure Cloud Storage for Spatial Data

Most cloud storage was not built for spatial data. What to look for: regional data residency, audit trails, format support, and site-based organisation.

May 5, 2026
ConstructionFile Sharing

File Sharing for Construction: Why It's Broken

Construction teams receive survey data via Dropbox and SharePoint but can't open LAS or GeoTIFF files. Why generic tools fail spatial data — and what works.

April 29, 2026
3D TilesWeb Mapping

CesiumJS 3D Tiles Viewer: What It Is & How to Use It

CesiumJS is the open-source WebGL engine behind browser-based 3D Tiles visualisation. How it works, who uses it, and how surveyors get their data into it.

October 10, 2024
GISExplainer

What is GIS? A Plain-English Guide for Surveyors

GIS stands for Geographic Information System — what does that mean for someone capturing LiDAR scans or drone imagery? A plain-English, grounded explanation.

June 10, 2024

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