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How to Run a Lot Yield Analysis Before You Call the Engineer Featured How to Run a Lot Yield Analysis Before You Call the Engineer
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Skip the $3–5K guessing game. Here's the pre-engineering yield check land teams use to know which parcels are worth pursuing.

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Industry Insights

Land Bank Draw Verification:  The Blind Spot in Land Banking

Land bank draw verification uses aerial site intelligence to help capital partners confirm progress before releasing funds. See how.

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How to Improve Manual Site Inspections With Drone Site Monitoring

Weekly site walks can miss volumes, subcontractor errors, and documentation gaps. See how drone monitoring closes those blind spots.

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Site Intelligence: How Land Teams Find That Headroom

Site intelligence gives land development teams visibility into grading, cut and fill, and progress to protect schedules without added headcount.

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Stormwater Compliance in Construction: Closing the Gap Between Plan & Dirt

Stormwater compliance is decided on the dirt, not in the file cabinet. How multi-site builders close the gap between plan and site under the CGP.

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Earthwork Volume Accuracy: Why ±2% Error Is Costing Homebuilders More Than They Think

A 2% earthwork error can cost $120K+ on a 500-lot project. Learn where volume miscalculations come from and how aerial scans close the gap.

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Layout Generator: How It Improves Your Land Evaluation Process

Layout Generator improves the land evaluation process with faster site screening, clearer yield insight, and stronger land offer decisions

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Layout Generator's Biggest Update: Land Search, Lot Types, and More

Go from land search to layout generation in one workflow. New: parcel intelligence, multiple lot types, constraint modeling, and more.

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How Layout Generator speeds up your feasibility process Product Spotlight

Win More Land: How Layout Generator Speeds Up Your Feasibility Process

Layout Generator helps land teams test site feasibility in minutes instead of weeks, so you can make faster offers and win more deals.

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Women in construction Industry Insights

Act with Clarity: A Leadership Playbook for Land Development and Homebuilding

See how meaningful work and construction site visibility help professionals build influence in land development and construction teams.

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TraceAir turns 11 years Company News

11 Years Strong: Empowering Builders Across the Project Lifecycle

Celebrating 11 years of empowering builders with data-driven insights from land acquisition through vertical construction and beyond.

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5 Pressures That Will Define Homebuilding in 2026 Industry Insights

5 Pressures That Will Define Homebuilding in 2026 — And Where Builders Are Finding Real Leverage

2026 homebuilding pressures: tighter margins, slow entitlements, selective capital, fragile demand, and why visibility is becoming the edge.

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Your First 30 Days with TraceAir: A Blueprint For Success

Unlock the full value of TraceAir in your first 30 days with a step-by-step guide to setup, tracking, and effective communication for project success.

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Guide to Using TraceAir for SWPPP Management

Save time by using TraceAir's measurement tools to quickly and accurately manage SWPPP on your jobsite.

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How North Carolina Builders Are Reducing Entitlement Risk and Site Delays Industry Insights

How North Carolina Builders Are Reducing Entitlement Risk and Site Delays

Discover how North Carolina homebuilders are using LiDAR, drone scans, and real-time data to navigate entitlement challenges and site risks.

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Why TraceAir is #1 for Homebuilders

TraceAir is the top choice for homebuilders, offering tailored site intelligence solutions that enhance collaboration, reduce costs, and more.

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What Homebuilders Are Achieving in Just 30 Days with TraceAir Product Spotlight

What Homebuilders Are Achieving in Just 30 Days with TraceAir

From your first scan, TraceAir gives your team the visibility to align fast, validate work with confidence, and avoid costly surprises.

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TraceAir Appoints Ivan Lvov as CEO to Accelerate Product Innovation and Scale Global Growth Announcement

TraceAir Appoints Ivan Lvov as CEO to Accelerate Product Innovation and Scale Global Growth

TraceAir names Ivan Lvov CEO to drive product innovation and global growth across its site-intelligence platform.

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Vertical Construction Without Blind Spots Product Spotlight

Vertical Construction Without Blind Spots: Protecting Every Build with 360° Documentation

Why builders are turning to TraceWalk 360° for comprehensive project documentation

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3D Topographical Mapping for Earthworks Planning: What to Evaluate Industry Insights

3D Topographical Mapping for Earthworks Planning: What to Evaluate

Learn how 3D topographical mapping supports earthworks planning and what subdivision teams should evaluate when comparing mapping software.

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When a Drone Scan Is Not Enough: ALTA and Topographic Surveys Industry Insights

When a Drone Scan Is Not Enough: ALTA and Topographic Surveys

A drone scan shows current site conditions, but it is not a licensed survey. Learn when an ALTA or topographic survey is required, and how to plan for it.

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Winning at Vertical Construction: How Top Builders Stay Profitable in Today's Brutal Housing Market Industry Insights

Winning at Vertical Construction: How Top Builders Stay Profitable in Today's Brutal Housing Market

5 strategies builders use to accelerate vertical construction, reduce costs, and protect profits in today's tough housing market.

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TraceAir for Nevada Homebuilders Industry Insights

Flash-Flood Reality in Nevada and How Builders Stay Ahead

Desert floods don’t wait. Real-ground models, drainage proof, and repeatable workflows help Nevada builders keep sites dry and schedules safe.

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Califoria Scanning Solutions with TraceAir Industry Insights

Power-On Faster: How California Builders Beat Utility Energization Delays

Learn how California builders beat PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E energization delays with airtight packets, lot-level proof, and faster utility approvals.

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TraceAir + Pipsy: A New Way to See Your Communities Announcement

TraceAir + Pipsy: A New Way to See Your Communities

TraceAir and Pipsy connect site intelligence with sales and lot data, helping developers manage projects with full visibility and confidence.

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The 7 Industries are Ditching Traditional Topographic Data for LiDAR Industry Insights

Why These 7 Time-Sensitive Industries Are Ditching Traditional Topographic Data for LiDAR

Discover how seven time-sensitive industries are leveraging LiDAR technology for rapid, accurate topographic data, transforming their project workflows.

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Utilizing Technology to Overcome Stormwater Management Challenges Product Spotlight

Utilizing Technology to Overcome Stormwater Management Challenges

Innovative stormwater management practices are transforming the way homebuilders and land developers protect the environment and optimize their projects.

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Utilizing TraceAir for Marketing Product Spotlight

Utilizing TraceAir for Marketing

TraceAir goes beyond site balance and progress tracking: discover how construction teams use aerial data and visuals to market their projects.

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Small Issues Add Up: Why Land Development Managers Need Site Intelligence Software Industry Insights

Small Issues Add Up: Why Land Development Managers Need Site Intelligence Software

Land Development Managers need to confidently make quick and informed decisions to keep their projects moving.

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Introducing: Automatic Stockpile Detection Product Spotlight

Introducing: Automatic Stockpile Detection

TraceAir Automatic Stockpile Detection streamlines tracking for homebuilders, enhancing progress visibility and billing verification accuracy.

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How Top Homebuilders Are Scaling Smarter in a Challenging Market: 6 Proven Strategies Industry Insights

How Top Homebuilders Are Scaling Smarter in a Challenging Market: 6 Proven Strategies

What leading division leaders are doing differently to stay efficient, aligned, and ready for what’s next.

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Introducing Layout Generator: Smart Lot Yield Estimates at Your Fingertips Product Spotlight

Introducing Layout Generator: Smart Lot Yield Estimates at Your Fingertips

Generate subdivision layout and lot yield in minutes. TraceAir Layout Generator helps land teams quickly assess sites and make confident decisions.

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10 Challenges Land Acquisition Teams Face (and What’s Needed to Overcome Them) Industry Insights

10 Challenges Land Acquisition Teams Face (and What’s Needed to Overcome Them)

10 common land acquisition challenges—and what teams need to evaluate sites faster, reduce risk, and win more deals.

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Using TraceAir for Land Acquisition Product Spotlight

Using TraceAir for Land Acquisition

TraceAir provides valuable insights into the land acquisition process, empowering developers with fast, accurate data.

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A Decade of Innovation: TraceAir Turns 10 Announcement

A Decade of Innovation: TraceAir Turns 10

TraceAir celebrates 10 years of innovation in homebuilding, transforming land development with cutting-edge tools for smarter, faster project execution.

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Why TraceAir Is a Game-Changer for Vertical Construction: The Must-Have Tech Product Spotlight

Why TraceAir Is a Game-Changer for Vertical Construction: The Must-Have Tech

TraceAir revolutionizes vertical construction by streamlining processes, enhancing communication, and minimizing inefficiencies for homebuilders.

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Lot Shortage in the US Industry Insights

Lot Shortage in the US: How TraceAir Accelerates Land Acquisition

Competition for lots is fierce as housing demand rises. Discover how top builders use TraceAir as a competitive advantage in land acquisition.

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TraceAir Announces Nationwide Collaboration with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder Announcement

TraceAir Announces Nationwide Collaboration with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder

TraceAir and D.R. Horton join to enhance homebuilding efficiency with advanced site intelligence tools, driving smarter decision-making and reducing delays

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Top 5 Ways Builders Navigate Tennessee’s Topographic Challenges Industry Insights

Top 5 Ways Builders Navigate Tennessee’s Topographic Challenges

You can’t control Tennessee’s soils, but you can control your data. Learn how visibility tools help builders balance dirt and avoid costly surprises.

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Why Smarter Site Oversight Is a Must for Nashville’s Housing Boom Industry Insights

Why Smarter Site Oversight Is a Must for Nashville’s Housing Boom

Nashville boom is stretching builders thin. Leading divisions use scalable oversight tools to cut windshield time and keep schedules on track.

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How TraceAir Streamlines Progress Tracking and Billing Verification Product Spotlight

How TraceAir Streamlines Progress Tracking and Billing Verification

Regular 3D topographic scans allow project managers to measure progress and verify contractor billings in minutes.

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How LiDAR Gives California Homebuilders a Head Start Industry Insights

Faster Land Deals: How LiDAR Gives California Builders a Head Start

Win California land deals with faster site visibility—LiDAR topo strips canopy, reveals terrain, and delivers slope, drainage, and yield clarity in days.

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TraceAir Drone Topo Footage Industry Insights

Water Is the Gatekeeper: How Proving Water Feasibility Cuts Months from Entitlements

Streamline your project approvals by effectively demonstrating water feasibility. Learn how to prepare and engage with councils to avoid delays.

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Effective Stormwater Solutions: 5 Tips for Homebuilders and Developers Industry Insights

Effective Stormwater Solutions: 5 Tips for Homebuilders and Developers

Discover five essential stormwater management tips for homebuilders and developers to enhance compliance, sustainability, and project efficiency.

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Facing Tariffs and Slowdowns, Builders Are Choosing TraceAir to Navigate Uncertainty Industry Insights

Facing Tariffs and Slowdowns, Builders Are Choosing TraceAir to Navigate Uncertainty

Rising costs and tariffs are squeezing margins. See how top homebuilders use TraceAir to gain jobsite visibility and avoid costly mistakes.

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Transforming Master-Planned Developments: How TraceAir Simplifies Project Success Industry Insights

Transforming Master-Planned Developments: How TraceAir Simplifies Project Success

Simplify master-planned community development with TraceAir’s innovative tools for planning, tracking, and collaboration.

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Industry Insights

Empowering Texas MUDs Developers: The TraceAir Advantage

How MUD developers in Texas use TraceAir to streamline formation, expedite development, and manage Municipal Utility District tasks effectively.

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Beyond the Final Scan: The Benefits of Extended Access to TraceAir Product Spotlight

Beyond the Final Scan: The Benefits of Extended Access to TraceAir

TraceAir Extended Access equips teams to manage post-construction tasks from verifying warranty claims to resolving disputes and future planning.

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Accelerate Your Workflows with New Project Management Tools Product Spotlight

Accelerate Your Workflows with New Project Management Tools

TraceAir's new project management tools designed to streamline workflows, enhance project control, and improve efficiency with user-friendly features.

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New Service: Flight Marker Placement & Maintenance Announcement

New Service: Flight Marker Placement & Maintenance

TraceAir Surveying Inc. is excited to now offer flight marker placement and maintenance, ensuring precise, efficient, and cost-effective data capture.

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LiDAR for Land Development: What It Is, How It Works, and Why You Need It Product Spotlight

LiDAR for Land Development: What It Is, How It Works, and Why You Need It

Learn how LiDAR technology transforms land development by providing precise topographical data, enhancing decision-making and streamlining project planning

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Reflecting on a Remarkable Year: TraceAir’s 2024 Highlights and a Sneak Peek into What’s Next Announcement

Reflecting on a Remarkable Year: TraceAir’s 2024 Highlights and a Sneak Peek into What’s Next

A year of innovation at TraceAir: the groundbreaking tools we launched in 2024 and what's coming next for homebuilders and land developers.

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TraceAir Sponsors Leading Homebuilding Conferences Announcement

Announcement: TraceAir Sponsors Leading Homebuilding Conferences

TraceAir is proud to sponsor the Leader to Leader forum at PCBC and FuturePlace conferences in October 2021.

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How a VP of Land Acquisition and Development Uses TraceAir Product Spotlight

How a VP of Land Acquisition & Development Uses TraceAir to Move Fast and Stay Ahead

Learn how land acquisition leaders can use TraceAir to spot grade issues early, speed lot evaluation, and cut survey delays to keep projects on track.

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Stormwater Drainage Reports with TraceAir Site Intelligence Product Spotlight

Introducing Stormwater Drainage Reports: Simplifying Site Drainage Management for Homebuilders and Land Developers

Discover Stormwater Drainage Reports empower homebuilders and land developers to manage site drainage effectively, reducing risks and ensuring compliance.

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Easier Navigation, Better Experience: Explore Projects Portal’s New Look Product Spotlight

Easier Navigation, Better Experience: Explore Projects Portal’s New Look

Explore the redesigned Projects Portal by TraceAir, featuring intuitive navigation and a new progress bar to enhance project management efficiency.

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TraceAir Drives Innovation as Sponsor of Leading Master Planned Community Conference Announcement

TraceAir Drives Innovation as Sponsor of Leading Master Planned Community Conference

TraceAir is proud to be a founding sponsor of Future Place. Join us for insights into the latest innovations shaping master planned communities.

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Optimizing Site Development for Master Planned Communities Industry Insights

Optimizing Site Development for Master Planned Communities

Developing a master planned community is complex. Learn how industry leaders use aerial technology to optimize site development and timelines.

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Tech-Forward Leadership: How Directors of Land Development Are Embracing a New Era Industry Insights

Tech-Forward Leadership: How Directors of Land Development Are Embracing a New Era

How forward-thinking Directors of Land Development use technology to revolutionize operations, accelerate project timelines, and boost profits.

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4 Ways to Manage SWPPP More Effectively Industry Insights

4 Ways to Manage SWPPP More Effectively

Discover four effective strategies to enhance SWPPP management for site development projects, leveraging technology to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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The Real Cost of Surveying: How Drones Save Time and Money Industry Insights

The Real Cost of Surveying: How Drones Save Time and Money

Using drones allows construction teams to conduct site surveys more frequently and at a much lower cost than traditional site surveying.

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Exciting Updates to TraceAir Lot Viewer Product Spotlight

Introducing Exciting Updates to Lot Viewer

Discover game-changing new updates to Lot Viewer: Comprehensive reports, color-coded maps, and advanced tools for precise lot assessment.

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Using Technology to Improve Safety during Site Work Industry Insights

Using Technology to Improve Safety during Site Work

Discover how technology, including drones and wearables, enhances safety in construction, reduces stress, and improves communication on job sites.

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5 Signs You Need Site Work Software Industry Insights

5 Signs You Need Site Work Software

Still relying on traditional methods for managing sitework? Here are 5 signs it's time for a change.

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8 Ways Top Land Developers Use LiDAR to Maximize ROI Industry Insights

8 Ways Top Land Developers Use LiDAR to Maximize ROI

Avoid costly surprises at every phase. Discover 8 ways top land developers use LiDAR to reduce risk, speed up timelines, and maximize ROI.

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Storm Season in Florida Industry Insights

Storm Season Is Here—Is Your Site Stormwater-Ready?

Learn how builders can stay stormwater-compliant and avoid costly delays with proactive planning, strong documentation, and site intelligence tools.

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TraceAir Heading to the Sunbelt Builders Show Announcement

Visit us at the Sunbelt Builders Show!

TraceAir is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Sunbelt Builders Show in booth 509!

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Accelerating Construction: TraceAir Partners with PermitFlow Announcement

Accelerating Construction: TraceAir Partners with PermitFlow

TraceAir and PermitFlow partner to streamline workflows and simplify regulatory processes in homebuilding and residential construction.

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TraceAir Secures $25 Million Series B Funding to Propel Innovation in Land Development and Homebuilding Announcement

TraceAir Secures $25 Million Series B Funding to Propel Innovation in Land Development and Homebuilding

TraceAir secures $25 million in Series B funding to enhance land development and homebuilding through innovative, data-driven solutions.

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Industry Insights

5 Tips to Keep Your Projects on Schedule

Keeping your construction projects on schedule to meet your completion deadline is no easy task. Inclement weather, change orders, supply-chain holdups, su

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A Love for Land Development: TraceAir's Passion for Progress Industry Insights

A Love for Land Development: TraceAir's Passion for Progress

TraceAir was founded to empower developers facing inefficiencies and delays, driven by a passion for progress and innovation in land development.

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Effortless Efficiency- 10 TraceAir Workflows You Can Implement Today Product Spotlight

Effortless Efficiency: 10 TraceAir Workflows You Can Implement Today

Discover 10 efficient workflows with TraceAir that enhance collaboration and streamline project management for homebuilders and land developers today.

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How to Use Drones for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Planning (SWPPP) Industry Insights

How to Use Drones for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Planning (SWPPP)

Land development projects can use drones to manage SWPPP, which will reduce costs and improve compliance.

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TraceAir Turns 9 years old Announcement

Celebrating 9 Years of Innovation: TraceAir’s Journey to An Award-Winning Solution for Homebuilders

TraceAir celebrates nine years as a trusted, award-winning site intelligence solution for homebuilders and land developers across the US.

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Overcoming Lot Supply Shortages with TraceAir’s Competitive Advantage Industry Insights

Overcoming Lot Supply Shortages with TraceAir’s Competitive Advantage

Lot undersupply and high housing demand make speed essential. TraceAir gives builders the data edge to make faster, smarter acquisition decisions.

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Don't Guess, Measure: How TraceAir Ensures Accurate Billing for Land Developers Product Spotlight

Don't Guess, Measure: How TraceAir Ensures Accurate Billing for Land Developers

With easy-to-use tools and precise measurements, TraceAir provides a powerful solution for quantifying land development progress, enabling accurate billing

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Making Every Site Visit Count: How TraceAir Helps You Work Smarter in the Field Product Spotlight

Making Every Site Visit Count: How TraceAir Helps You Work Smarter in the Field

TraceAir merges team expertise with aerial technology: arrive on-site focused, track progress clearly, and manage follow-ups with ease.

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Visit us at PCBC 2024! Announcement

Visit us at PCBC 2024!

TraceAir is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at PCBC in booth 1103.

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Why Top Home Builders Choose TraceAir Industry Insights

Why Top Home Builders Choose TraceAir

Don't just take our word for it. See why the top home builders and land developers are choosing TraceAir.

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Maximizing Profit in 2024 - 5 Tips for Homebuilders and Land Developers Industry Insights

Maximizing Profit in 2024: 5 Tips for Homebuilders and Land Developers

Get a head start on your best year yet. Practical tips to maximize profit in 2024 built specifically for homebuilders and land developers.

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January 2024 Product Updates Product Spotlight

January 2024 Product Updates: A Recap of Exciting New Features and Improvements

Discover the latest features and improvements in TraceAir's Projects Portal, enhancing user experience and streamlining project onboarding.

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2024 Success Strategies: 5 Tips for Homebuilders and Land Developers Industry Insights

2024 Success Strategies: 5 Tips for Homebuilders and Land Developers

2024 is full of opportunity for homebuilders and land developers. Five tips to ensure your success this year and how TraceAir can help.

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Introducing Exciting Updates to TraceAir Dashboard Product Spotlight

Introducing Exciting Updates to TraceAir Dashboard

New TraceAir Dashboard updates: easier navigation and better project insights to make construction project management more efficient.

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Introducing: Exhibits Product Spotlight

Introducing: Exhibits

TraceAir is excited to introduce Exhibits, a new feature that makes tasks you already do within TraceAir even easier and more efficient.

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How to Reduce Change Orders on Lump Sum Contracts Industry Insights

How to Reduce Change Orders on Lump Sum Contracts

Lump sum contracts struggle with changes. Discover how aerial technology helps reduce change orders and enhance transparency on construction sites.

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5 Ways Homebuilders and Developers Can Save Hours in their Workweek Industry Insights

5 Ways Homebuilders and Developers Can Save Hours in their Workweek

Discover five effective ways homebuilders and developers can leverage technology to save time, streamline workflows, and enhance project visibility.

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The Rental Revolution: Overcoming Challenges in the Build-to-Rent Market Industry Insights

The Rental Revolution: Overcoming Challenges in the Build-to-Rent Market

From land acquisition to zoning resistance, learn how builders navigate build-to-rent and streamline construction to maximize profits.

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2023 Recap: A Year of Innovation, Growth, and Collaboration Company News

2023 Recap: A Year of Innovation, Growth, and Collaboration

From groundbreaking innovations that revolutionized land development to transformative collaborations, 2023 was an exciting year for TraceAir.

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How to Prepare for the Housing Rebound Industry Insights

How to Prepare for the Housing Rebound

The housing market is warming back up. Use this time to sharpen operations, improve efficiency, and gain a competitive edge for the rebound.

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Product Spotlight

Stay on Track: Introducing Utility Tracking

TraceAir Utility Tracking Tool provides visual overlays and dynamic updates for a clear, accurate view of utility installation progress.

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How TraceAir's Schedule Tool Keeps Land Development Projects on Track Product Spotlight

How TraceAir's Schedule Tool Keeps Land Development Projects on Track

TraceAir Schedule uses precise onsite data for accurate tracking, simplifying project management and reducing risk for homebuilders.

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Introducing Schedule: The Future of Land Development Project Management Product Spotlight

Introducing Schedule: The Future of Land Development Project Management

Meet Schedule, the first scheduling tool built for homebuilders and land developers. Correlate schedules with on-site progress in TraceAir.

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Introducing: Map Rotation and 360° Panorama Upgrades Product Spotlight

Introducing: Map Rotation and 360° Panorama Upgrades

Discover TraceAir's new map rotation and 360° panorama upgrades, enhancing project clarity and productivity for smarter decision-making.

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Product Spotlight

Do More with Your Drone

Unlock the full potential of your drone with TraceAir. How to enhance project efficiency, accuracy, and communication in construction and land development.

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3 Ways Construction Teams Can Increase Technology Adoption Industry Insights

3 Ways Construction Teams Can Increase Technology Adoption

Technology is a major key to improving lean processes and maximizing the construction workforce.

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Haul Roads for Automated Grading Product Spotlight

How It Works: Haul Roads for Automated Grading

TraceAir's Haul Roads tool provides grading contractors with optimized haul routes to improve site work operations and sequencing.

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The Secret Top Developers Use for Faster, More Accurate Original Ground Topography Product Spotlight

The Secret Top Developers Use for Faster, More Accurate Original Ground Topography

Accurate OG topography is essential for land development: reliable data for planning, budgeting, and risk management on even complex sites.

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Why You Need TraceAir Right Now Product Spotlight

Why You Need TraceAir Right Now

Learn why there's no better time than right now to start using TraceAir.

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5 Ways to Improve Site Balance Industry Insights

5 Ways to Improve Site Balance

Discover five effective strategies to enhance site balance, reduce costs, and streamline project management with modern technology and practices.

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TraceAir Partners with the Howard Hughes Corporation on 37,000-Acre Master-Planned Community, Teravalis Announcement

TraceAir Partners with the Howard Hughes Corporation on 37,000-Acre Master-Planned Community, Teravalis

Teravalis joins The Howard Hughes Corporation’s national portfolio of award-winning large-scale master planned communities to utilize TraceAir.

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Using Transparent Data to Reduce Jobsite Disputes Industry Insights

Using Transparent Data to Reduce Jobsite Disputes

Reduce jobsite disputes with transparent data. Learn how consistent project information can streamline conflict resolution and enhance collaboration.

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Driving Construction Costs Down with TraceAir Announcement

Podcast: Driving Construction Costs Down Using Technology

TraceAir Maria Khokhlova on The Site Shed Podcast: using drone technology for more efficient and cost-effective construction project management.

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Customer Story: Arroyo Capital Reduces Costs with Virtual Site Inspections Announcement

Podcast: Drone-Driven Homebuilding Innovation

TraceAir Maria Khokhlova on The Construction Leadership Podcast: drone innovation for homebuilding and land development industries.

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Podcast: Improving The Construction Industry With Advanced Tech Announcement

Podcast: Improving The Construction Industry With Advanced Tech

TraceAir Maria Khokhlova on The Real Build podcast: how drone and 3D mapping technology improves efficiency across the construction industry.

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Faster, High-quality Mapping with Wingtra Gen II Product Spotlight

Faster, High-Quality Mapping with WingtraOne GEN II

TraceAir finds faster, higher quality results using WingtraOne GEN II.

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The Conscious Builder Show with Casey Grey and Maria Khokhlova Announcement

Podcast: Technology, Communication and Responsibility with Maria Khokhlova

TraceAir's Maria Khokhlova joins The Conscious Builder Show to discuss why traditional methods of tracking progress and dirt movement are obsolete and more

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Accelerating Due Diligence to Ensure Precision and Speed with TraceAir Industry Insights

Enhancing Due Diligence Efficiency and Precision with TraceAir

Enhance your due diligence process with TraceAir's tools for site analysis, collaboration, and environmental compliance to ensure project success.

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TraceAir Turns 8 years old Announcement

TraceAir Turns 8!

TraceAir marks 8 years delivering cutting-edge site intelligence technology to land developers and homebuilders across the United States.

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ConTech Crew and TraceAir with Maria Khokhlova Company News

TraceAir's Maria Khokhlova Featured on The ConTech Crew Podcast

TraceAir's Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer sat down with The ConTech Crew to discuss construction tech, drones, and physics.

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Introducing TraceAir's Projects Portal Product Spotlight

Introducing Projects Portal: A New Way to Manage Your TraceAir Projects

Streamline onboarding, manage flight schedules, and track ongoing TraceAir projects in our new Projects Portal!

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TraceAir's Turnkey Site Work Intelligence Platform Product Spotlight

How It Works: TraceAir's Turnkey Site Work Intelligence Solution

TraceAir's innovative software and drone technology streamline site work, enabling teams to make informed decisions and improve project outcomes.

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Seeing the Site While Staying Cool: How Las Vegas homebuilders are beating the Nevada heat Industry Insights

Seeing the Site While Staying Cool: How Las Vegas Homebuilders are Beating the Nevada Heat

Nevada heat is rewriting site oversight. Learn how builders use remote verification and aerial scans to stay compliant, safe, and on schedule.

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TraceAir Wins Best of IBS™ Award for Best Business Solution Software Announcement

TraceAir Wins Best of IBS™ Award for Best Business Solution Software

TraceAir wins Best of IBS Award for Best Business Solution Software at the International Builders Show — a technology leader for homebuilders.

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How TraceAir Improves Workflows for Geotechnical Engineers and Reduces Costs for Owners Product Spotlight

How TraceAir Improves Workflows for Geotechnical Engineers and Reduces Costs for Owners

TraceAir's web-based platform reduces costs for the owner, saves time, and allows project teams to collaborate easily to solve challenges.

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TraceAir Recognizes Women in Construction Week Company News

Women in Construction Week

Celebrate Women in Construction Week by recognizing the vital contributions of women in the industry and learn about the inspiring team at TraceAir.

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GIS in Land Development: What It Is and Why You Need It Industry Insights

GIS in Land Development: What It Is and Why You Need It

From land acquisition to dirt balancing, discover how GIS technology is revolutionizing land development efficiency and smarter decision-making.

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Why Calculating Site Balance is Such a Challenge Product Spotlight

Deep Dive: TraceAir Platform Features

Discover how the TraceAir platform enhances construction workflows with accurate drone data, easy-to-use tools, and machine learning insights.

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Maximizing Mobile: How to Utilize TraceAir On The Go Product Spotlight

Maximizing Mobile: How to Utilize TraceAir On The Go

Stay on top of your projects no matter where you are! Check out new updates, making TraceAir more powerful and easy to use on your mobile device.

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Efficiency Matters: Why Contractors Need Site Intelligence Software Industry Insights

Efficiency Matters: Why Contractors Need Site Intelligence Software

How site intelligence software like TraceAir can enhance efficiency for contractors, reducing errors, improving billing accuracy, and increasing profits.

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Bay Area Spotlight- 5 Exceptional Projects Industry Insights

Bay Area Spotlight: 5 Exceptional Projects

From mixed-use to residential to transportation, the Bay Area is full of fascinating construction projects.

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Introducing: Lot Viewer Product Spotlight

Introducing: Lot Viewer

Lot Viewer breaks up your project into individual lots and calculates cut/fill balance and elevations, comparing these elevations to the design grade.

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5 Tools to Help You Work Smarter Industry Insights

5 Tools to Help You Work Smarter

TraceAir's platform makes it easy to take measurements of your project in seconds without setting foot in the field.

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Visit Us at PCBC 2023! Announcement

Visit Us at PCBC 2023!

TraceAir is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at PCBC in booth 639.

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5 Tips for Planning a Profitable 2023 Industry Insights

5 Tips for Planning a Profitable 2023

Planning for 2023? Discover how TraceAir can help you overcome changing market conditions and labor shortages.

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5 Reasons TraceAir is Beneficial for All Land Development Projects Industry Insights

5 Reasons TraceAir is Beneficial for All Land Development Projects

Discover how TraceAir revolutionizes land development with affordable, accurate site intelligence, benefiting projects of all sizes. Schedule a demo today.

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Construction Trends You Can Expect in 2022 Industry Insights

Construction Trends You Can Expect in 2022

A quick look at what trends are expected for the construction industry in 2022.

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What You Need to Know About Starting a Construction Drone Program Product Spotlight

What You Need to Know about Starting a Construction Drone Program

Using drones in construction has multiple benefits, but managing a drone program requires expertise. Here's what you should consider.

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PLOT Partners with TraceAir to Streamline Communication Announcement

PLOT Partners with TraceAir to Streamline Communication

Jobsite coordination platform PLOT has joined forces with TraceAir to eliminate project miscommunications and enhance user experience with visual scans.

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How to Reduce Human Errors using Site Work Analytics Industry Insights

How to Reduce Human Errors using Site Work Analytics

Discover how TraceAir's site work analytics and drone technology can help minimize human errors in construction, saving time and costs on your projects.

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5 Ways Drones are Transforming Residential Construction Industry Insights

5 Ways Drones are Transforming Residential Construction

Drone technology is rapidly changing how homebuilders and contractors manage their projects.

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Don’t Break Ground Blind- Avoid Surprises with TraceAir Industry Insights

Don’t Break Ground Blind: Avoid Surprises with TraceAir

TraceAir can enhance your land development projects by providing early visibility and coordination, preventing costly surprises before breaking ground.

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Industry Insights

Overcoming The Current Market Challenges

While the market for new construction remains strong, home builders are facing a multitude of challenges. Learn how to overcome and improve with TraceAir.

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Why You Should Use a Third Party Drone Solution Industry Insights

Why You Should Use a Third Party Drone Solution

The time, cost, and headaches of managing drone flights and processing data aren't worth it. Outsourcing to TraceAir is faster, easier, and cheaper!

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Visit us at the 2023 International Builders' Show! Announcement

Visit us at the International Builders' Show!

TraceAir is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the International Builders’ Show in booth C3051.

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Leveraging TraceAir for Leaner Project Management Product Spotlight

Leveraging TraceAir for Leaner Project Management

TraceAir enhances project management in construction by streamlining billing, improving communication, and verifying site conditions efficiently.

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5 Tips to Avoid Disputes Industry Insights

5 Tips to Avoid Disputes

The number of disputes within the construction industry has increased significantly over the last few years. Check out our 5 tips to avoid disputes.

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3 of the Hottest Trends in Master-Planned Communities Industry Insights

3 of the Hottest Trends in Master-Planned Communities

These mega developments are no longer just for retirees. The master-planned communities of the future will cater to a diverse set of buyers.

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Introducing: Premium Scans Announcement

Introducing: Premium Scans

TraceAir is excited to now offer premium scans with high-resolution images and 360 panoramas captured at lower altitude.

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Understanding Basic vs. Advanced Scans in TraceAir's Platform Product Spotlight

Understanding Basic vs. Advanced Scans in TraceAir's Platform

Different projects have different needs. TraceAir has two types of scans that give you the data your project requires.

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Four Reasons Road Projects Need Site Analytics Industry Insights

Four Reasons Road Projects Need Site Analytics

Discover how site analytics can enhance road projects through accurate surveying, progress tracking, and improved stakeholder communication.

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Inaugural Site Work Summit Recap Announcement

Inaugural Site Work Summit Recap

Recap of TraceAir first Site Work Summit bringing together homebuilding and land development professionals to discuss construction technology.

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Announcement: TraceAir Raises $3.5M Series A Funding Announcement

Announcement: TraceAir Raises $3.5M Series A Funding Led by XTX Ventures

TraceAir will use the capital to expand the Sales & Marketing team and accelerate the development of new features for post-pandemic construction processes.

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Why Calculating Site Balance is Such a Challenge Industry Insights

Why Calculating Site Balance is Such a Challenge

Discover the complexities of calculating site balance and how accurate tracking can save your project time and money with the right tools and data.

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The Tool You Didn't Know You Needed Product Spotlight

The Tool You Didn't Know You Needed

What do power tools, heavy equipment, cell phones, and computers have in common with TraceAir? Find out!

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Meet TraceAir: A Construction Automation Solution Powered By Drones Announcement

Meet TraceAir: A Construction Automation Solution Powered By Drones

Discover how TraceAir leverages drone technology and automation to transform construction management, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

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The Power of Drones and 3D Mapping on Mixed-Use Construction Projects Industry Insights

The Power of Drones and 3D Mapping on Mixed-Use Construction Projects

Multiple stakeholders, dense spaces: see how site analytics and HD aerial visuals improve logistics on mixed-use construction projects.

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Winter is Coming: How TraceAir Provides Site Intelligence in the Toughest Conditions Product Spotlight

Winter is Coming: How TraceAir Provides Site Intelligence in the Toughest Conditions

How TraceAir navigates extreme winter conditions by leveraging specialized drones and teams to deliver reliable site intelligence despite harsh conditions

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Verifying As Builts with TraceAir Product Spotlight

Verifying As Builts with TraceAir

Streamline your construction process with TraceAir. Verify as-builts quickly and accurately to avoid costly delays and enhance project efficiency.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Time for Homebuilders and Developers Industry Insights

Getting the Most Out of Your Time for Homebuilders and Developers

Maximize your time as a homebuilder or developer with these essential tips on technology, planning, and delegation to enhance project efficiency.

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Multiply Your Workforce with Time-Saving Technology Industry Insights

Multiply Your Workforce with Time-Saving Technology

Discover how TraceAir's technology can help construction teams save time, improve efficiency, and tackle labor shortages effectively.

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Photogrammetry and Why It Matters to Homebuilders Product Spotlight

Photogrammetry and Why It Matters to Homebuilders

3D drone models mean better, faster surveying during site development. Discover why photogrammetry is essential for modern construction workflows.

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Announcement: Steve Dell'Orto joins TraceAir Advisory Board Announcement

Announcement: Steve Dell'Orto joins TraceAir Advisory Board

Construction industry leader, Steve Dell'Orto, will provide insight and guidance on several strategic growth initiatives.

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6 Tips for Adopting New Land Development Technology Industry Insights

6 Tips for Adopting New Land Development Technology

New technology is essential for staying ahead in land development. Discover how to confidently drive innovation and step into the future.

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Top Homebuilder List Released Announcement

Top Homebuilder List Released

Builder's Top 100 homebuilder list has been released! TraceAir is proud to work with so many builders on this list including almost all of the top 10!

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Mind the Information Gap: How Project Managers Can Spend Less Time Looking for Data Industry Insights

Mind the Information Gap: How Project Managers Can Spend Less Time Looking for Data

Project managers lose hours hunting for data. Drone and 3D mapping tools give teams instant access to the information they need on site.

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Why Site Work is the Riskiest Phase of Construction Industry Insights

Why Site Work is the Riskiest Phase of Construction

There are many unknown variables during the site work phase that, without proper planning and mitigation, can derail project schedules and drive up costs.

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How TraceAir Delivers Site Intelligence on Mega Projects Product Spotlight

How TraceAir Delivers Site Intelligence on Mega Projects

How TraceAir utilizes advanced drone technology and PPK processing to deliver accurate site intelligence for mega projects efficiently and quickly

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Introducing Subfolders Within Overlays: Elevate Your Project Organization Product Spotlight

Introducing Subfolders Within Overlays: Elevate Your Project Organization

Discover how Overlay Subfolders in TraceAir enhance project organization, streamline workflows, and improve document access for efficient collaboration.

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Lump Sum Grading Contract? Owners Still Need Site Intelligence Software Industry Insights

Lump Sum Grading Contract? Owners Still Need Site Intelligence Software

Discover how site intelligence software and drone scans can save owners money, prevent delays, and improve project outcomes in lump sum grading contracts.

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How TraceAir Platform Brings the Construction Site to Your Fingertips Product Spotlight

How TraceAir Platform Brings the Construction Site to Your Fingertips

Over 35% of project time is spent on non-optimal activities. TraceAir cuts delays by giving every team member instant access to site data.

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3 Tips for Staying on Top of Dirt Balance Industry Insights

Every Land Developer's Worst Nightmare

A large stockpile at project end is every land developer's worst nightmare. Learn how aerial data helps you avoid the high costs of dirt exports.

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3 Tips for Staying on Top of Dirt Balance Industry Insights

3 Tips for Staying on Top of Dirt Balance

Dirt balance issues can get out of control quickly. Check out our 3 tips to be proactive and stay on top of managing your dirt!

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Company News

TraceAir Joins the National Association of Home Builders to Drive the Industry Towards Automation

This membership enables TraceAir to better deliver its vision of automation to the construction industry.

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Top 5 Ways Builders Navigate Tennessee’s Topographic Challenges Announcement

Podcast: Mapping Out the Future

TraceAir Maria Khokhlova on The Construction Disruption Podcast: aerial mapping technology and competitive advantage for construction teams.

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TraceAir 5-year Anniversary Announcement

Happy 5-Year Anniversary to Us!

TraceAir reaches 5 years as an essential platform for grading contractors and homebuilders, supporting more than 250 job sites and counting.

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Product Spotlight

Lighten the Load on Labor with TraceAir

While homebuilders and land developers continue to struggle with staffing challenges, learn how TraceAir can help maximize efficiency for the whole team.

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TraceAir Will Showcase New Site Work Estimating Tool at CONEXPO 2020 Announcement

TraceAir Will Showcase New Site Work Estimating Tool at CONEXPO 2020

A novel tool will help grading contractors to run more accurate takeoffs and get precise quantities based on bid documents.

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