What if a city could inspect roads, drainage systems, water tanks, utilities, and other hard-to-reach infrastructure faster, safer, and with more detail than a traditional field survey?

In this episode of The Clear Voice, Host James Groom talks with Craig Kerkhoff, PE and Dr. Robert Hendricks of Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP about how LiDAR, drones, remote sensing, 3D mapping, and artificial intelligence are changing municipal engineering.

They explain how LiDAR creates detailed 3D models that help cities document existing conditions, improve worker safety, speed up surveys, inspect infrastructure, and support future projects. The conversation also explores how cities can turn raw data into useful information and better decisions.

Topics include LiDAR technology, drone-based surveys, digital mapping, elevated storage tank inspections, pavement analysis, municipal asset identification, and the future of AI in city infrastructure.

Learn more about Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP: https://bhcllp.com

Contact Craig Kerkhoff: ckerkhoff@bhcllp.com

00:00 Introduction to Innovative Infrastructure Inspection 02:15 Meet the Experts: Craig and Robert 04:28 The Role of BHC in Municipal Engineering 07:00 Transitioning from Geology to Engineering 08:19 The Power of LiDAR Technology 09:03 Understanding LiDAR: How It Works 11:32 Creating 3D Maps for Cities 13:03 Improving Survey Speed and Safety 15:14 Eliminating Red Tape with Drone Surveys 16:59 Rapid Data Collection for Municipal Projects 17:55 How LiDAR Works in Dense Environments 18:55 Real-World LiDAR Applications 25:59 From Data to Information to Understanding 33:24 AI, Digital Twins, and the Future of City Mapping 38:06 Advice for Public Works Leaders 40:51 How to Connect with BHC

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