Happy GIS Day! Don't know what GIS is? GIS or Geographic Information Systems are used to capture, analyze, and visualize spatial and geographic data, helping us understand relationships, patterns, and trends in a way that maps alone can't. At CRW we get hyped about GIS, mainly because our resident GIS Analyst and expert, Noah Irby, GISP, makes it sound so cool! GIS Day is a fantastic opportunity to explore how spatial thinking and GIS technology shape our understanding of the world. Read on for some fun GIS facts courtesy of Noah! 1. GIS Day Origin GIS Day was first celebrated in 1999 as a way to increase awareness of GIS technology and its impact on the world. 2. Global Impact GIS technology is used worldwide in fields like urban planning, environmental conservation, disaster management, public health, transportation, and even archaeology. 3. Disaster Response GIS has played a crucial role in disaster response, helping map areas affected by natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires to assist in rescue and recovery efforts. 4. COVID-19 Tracking During the COVID-19 pandemic, GIS was instrumental in tracking the spread of the virus and providing data visualizations that informed public health policies. 5. Ancient Maps Meet Modern Tech GIS technology can digitize and analyze ancient maps, helping historians understand historical landscapes and changes over time. 6. Popular Use in Apps Everyday apps like Google Maps, Waze, and Pokémon GO use GIS technology to deliver location-based services and experiences. 7. Environmental Protection Conservationists use GIS to monitor deforestation, wildlife habitats, and climate change impacts, allowing for better strategies to protect the environment. 8. Real-world 3D Modeling Modern GIS tools can create 3D models of cities and landscapes, which are used for urban planning, gaming, and virtual reality applications. 9. Interactive Story Maps GIS storytelling tools, like Esri’s StoryMaps, allow users to combine maps with text, images, and videos to share compelling narratives about geography, history, and current events. Happy GIS Day to all – for all your GIS needs – come visit CRW and talk to Noah! He's your GIS guy!
关于我们
When CRW was founded in 1981, the goals were simple: serve our clients with responsiveness and dedication, and help make Alaskan communities better places to live. This small firm philosophy worked so well it's still our central focus, even as we've grown into one of the largest solely-Alaskan engineering firms in the state. Let us meet the needs of your next project through our professional engineering services. A full-service engineering and land surveying company, we deliver start-to-finish services including surveying, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical and geotechnical engineering solutions. Responsiveness, integrity, and a collaborative spirit drive us to provide client satisfaction and deliver an unparalleled engineering experience in Alaska.
- 所属行业
- 设计服务
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Anchorage，Alaska
- 类型
- 合营企业
- 创立
- 1981
- 领域
- Civil Engineering、Surveying & Mapping、Land Use & Transportation Planning、Construction Administration、Transportation Engineering、Environmental Engineering、Structural Engineering、Geotechnical Engineering、Public Involvement、Planning、Grant Writing、Mechanical Engineering、Electrical Engineering、Airport Engineering、Rural Infrastructure、Transportation Engineering、Site Development、Water Distribution and Treatment和Wastewater Collection and Treatment
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CRW Engineering Group, Inc.员工
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Our amazing Engineer-in-Training, Sydney Van Frost, organized a great AWWU/Chugach Electric Ship Creek Energy Recovery Station tour as part of her volunteer work with the AWWMA Young Professionals Chapter. Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility led the tour and we got to see the giant 54” water pipe coming in from Eklutna, going through the world’s largest Cla-Val 90-degree pressure-reducing valves (PRVs) (see last picture), and then into huge heat exchangers (shown on the right in the third picture) that cool water from Chugach’s electricity plant and heat the raw Eklutna drinking water that goes into our drinking water distribution lines.
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Today we honor our Veterans. We honor the extraordinary selflessness and strength of the American patriots who have served in the U.S. military. Today and every day, we give thanks to the generations of men and women who have answered the call to protect our country. They have defended our freedoms and upheld the values of liberty, justice, democracy, and the rule of law that define us as Americans. I’m proud that CRW has current and former veteran employees. ? Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th every year. The day was originally celebrated as Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I in 1918. The armistice between the Allies and Germany went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
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Winter is coming! Today marks the first snowfall of the season in Anchorage and everyone at CRW is looking forward to ski season, but with snow and mountains come avalanches... CRW is a proud sponsor of the FRIENDS OF CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER, which gives you up-to-date forecasts, weather reports, avalanche resources, and more for all of our favorite ski slopes in Chugach National Forest. Check out their website (www.cnfaic.org) and stay safe this ski season! Photo credit: @chugachavy
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CRW is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Alaska Rural Energy Conference, happening now through the end of the week. If attending, you might see our own Ian Hofmann, Andy Horazdovsky, or Michelle Harrison. Don't be shy, "spark" up a conversation with them! https://akruralenergy.org/
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- Are you a recently graduated Engineering Technician (or will be soon)? - Do you have skills in 3D modeling and BIM familiarity? CRW is looking for a full-time Engineering Technician in our Anchorage office. This is an entry level position. The successful candidate with learn to use Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD to support mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams; model ductwork, piping, conduits, and equipment; collaborate with engineers and technicians; and more! CRW is a tight-knit team, providing planning, design, and construction support services for federal, state, municipal, tribal, and private clients on projects in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. We are community-minded and respect having a healthy work/life balance. Visit our website to apply: https://www.crweng.com/
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We are excited to welcome Jenny Finch to the CReW! After years of helping others in the healthcare field, Jenny moved into the accounting field where she found her love of spreadsheets. And we're glad she did! Jenny is passionate about learning, and enjoys spending time with her family, both two-legged and four. Welcome aboard, Jenny -- We're glad to have you with us!
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CRW is hiring! CURRENT OPENINGS: Civil Engineer: Site Design Civil Engineer: Water/Wastewater Engineering Technician Structural Engineer, PE Join our fun & talented CReW! See our website for more info and to apply: https://lnkd.in/gTg5a6E We're always on the lookout for exceptional engineers, surveyors, technicians, and support staff!
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Five amazing CRW CReWsers participated in the 16-mile Lost Lake Run last weekend: Ted, Chevy, Hailey, Meg, and Colin. The team came in 8th with an average time of 2:48.40. Out of over 600 participants, Colin was the 10th overall male and 6th in his age group. Hailey was the 5th overall female and 2nd in her age group. Way to go CReW! CRW raised $3,000 for Cystic Fibrosis, inspired CReW members to run it for the first time, and fun was had by all! Way to go, CReW! https://www.crweng.com/ Race Results: https://lnkd.in/gj72cAUv
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