Paul Tice

At GeoWeek, I had the privilege of speaking as a guest panelist for the U.S. Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD), advocating for Level of Accuracy (LOA) certification to establish standardized quality benchmarks in reality capture. A key focus of our discussion was the need for greater interoperability between 360-image viewing software in the industry, emphasizing E57 as a common format to bridge the gap between different platforms.

To illustrate how this could work in practice,… Show more

At GeoWeek, I had the privilege of speaking as a guest panelist for the U.S. Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD), advocating for Level of Accuracy (LOA) certification to establish standardized quality benchmarks in reality capture. A key focus of our discussion was the need for greater interoperability between 360-image viewing software in the industry, emphasizing E57 as a common format to bridge the gap between different platforms.

To illustrate how this could work in practice, we collaborated with multiple scan hardware and software providers, gathering diverse datasets to showcase a unified future of multi-source image hosting. Using RESolute, we demonstrated how various 360° image types could be overlaid on plan data, providing a streamlined, centralized approach to visual documentation. This dialogue is essential for advancing industry-wide integration and efficiency in reality capture.

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Reimagining Asbuilts - Simplifying Project Documentation Paul Tice, FiOR Innovations:
Documenting construction projects to create accurate asbuilts has traditionally been a difficult and tedious process. Additionally, sharing up to date asbuilt information such as orthomosaics, organized construction photos, and other data collected from "reality capture" technologies, can be a challenging task with large file sizes and the specialized software required to view these files. In this… Show more

Reimagining Asbuilts - Simplifying Project Documentation Paul Tice, FiOR Innovations:
Documenting construction projects to create accurate asbuilts has traditionally been a difficult and tedious process. Additionally, sharing up to date asbuilt information such as orthomosaics, organized construction photos, and other data collected from "reality capture" technologies, can be a challenging task with large file sizes and the specialized software required to view these files. In this presentation, we will explore case studies with projects that have used contemporary field capture technologies and showcase new ways to share this robust asbuilt data quickly and efficiently with project teams. Show less

The Transformative Impact of AI for Business:
Each year, Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) hosts it's Annual Luncheon to provide the Central Oregon business community an opportunity to hear nationally and internationally recognized business leaders discuss current and future economic trends and business best practices.
The 2024 program featured a panel on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence for businesses. The panel was moderated by Deepthi Madhava, Partner… Show more

The Transformative Impact of AI for Business:
Each year, Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) hosts it's Annual Luncheon to provide the Central Oregon business community an opportunity to hear nationally and internationally recognized business leaders discuss current and future economic trends and business best practices.
The 2024 program featured a panel on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence for businesses. The panel was moderated by Deepthi Madhava, Partner, Oregon Venture Fund. Panelists included:
Andy Chu, Senior Vice President, Providence Digital Innovation Group
Fred Canney, Co-Founder, CFO & COO, Archer RE
Paul Tice, CEO, FiOR Innovations
A full recap of the event can be found at edcoinfo.com/2024-edco-annual-luncheon Show less

Spoke about FiOR Innovations: A robust construction management software for the architecture, engineering and construction industries.

Engineering Applications with Photogrammetry
Paul Tice | ToPa 3D | CEO
The use of aerial imagery from manned and unmanned aircraft has
grown exponentially in capability and speed over the past 5 years.
Photogrammetry software and its application in the AEC industry has
developed to produce high-precision DSM, DTM, and point cloud data
to inform professionals through the design process. In this
presentation, Paul will present case studies on how his companies… Show more

Engineering Applications with Photogrammetry
Paul Tice | ToPa 3D | CEO
The use of aerial imagery from manned and unmanned aircraft has
grown exponentially in capability and speed over the past 5 years.
Photogrammetry software and its application in the AEC industry has
developed to produce high-precision DSM, DTM, and point cloud data
to inform professionals through the design process. In this
presentation, Paul will present case studies on how his companies have
leveraged this technology. Show less

Title: Innovating quality control processes during a pandemic
Abstract: Lockdowns during the pandemic created many challenges for quality control and design professionals in the construction industry. It was a common practice to travel to project sites and perform punch walks to better understand construction progress and issues that arose from day-to-day activities. Seeking a solution during a time when travel was limited or simply not possible, our team became very creative – drawing from… Show more

Title: Innovating quality control processes during a pandemic
Abstract: Lockdowns during the pandemic created many challenges for quality control and design professionals in the construction industry. It was a common practice to travel to project sites and perform punch walks to better understand construction progress and issues that arose from day-to-day activities. Seeking a solution during a time when travel was limited or simply not possible, our team became very creative – drawing from experiences with historical preservation in 2012, we developed a workflow and a software platform called RESolute that facilitated high-resolution imagery to be viewed remotely in a virtual tour format on the cloud. In this presentation, Paul Tice will present how this workflow was developed, standardized for a rapid turn-around, and adopted by the AEC sector to view project sites remotely with high resolution. Show less

“Digital Built Heritage” (from the moderator)

Summary: "This panel session concerns recent developments in the applications of digital data capture and visualization approaches, concerning the digitization of heritage artifacts and sites. The session will deal predominantly with examples from the built heritage, but also touches upon aspects of art digitization. Panel speakers will give presentations on recent work undertaken in Egypt, Italy, Scotland, and the USA, and will describe how… Show more

“Digital Built Heritage” (from the moderator)

Summary: "This panel session concerns recent developments in the applications of digital data capture and visualization approaches, concerning the digitization of heritage artifacts and sites. The session will deal predominantly with examples from the built heritage, but also touches upon aspects of art digitization. Panel speakers will give presentations on recent work undertaken in Egypt, Italy, Scotland, and the USA, and will describe how the techniques have been used for purposes including site management, public engagement, and consultancy within construction and infrastructure projects. The panel will also include the opportunity for discussion with and among speakers, and all are very welcome to attend.".
I specifically spoke on Reality Capture as it relates to construction and historic preservation using the Noah's Ark project our team performed in Turkey as an example.
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This presentation highlighted sUAS (drone) and 3D laser scanning forensic and reconstruction techniques. In this presentation, current technological capabilities with drones and scanning were demonstrated through real-world projects. Q&A on FAA regulations for sUAS operations through Part 107 were discussed and clarified with regulation fact sheets available on PDF.

The industry buzz word "Reality Capture" has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry which includes 3D scanning, drone, and virtual/augmented reality technologies. Paul Tice, CEO of ToPa 3D spoke on the advancements in collaborative VR and demonstrated project examples that are currently using this robust vector and point cloud data. It's remarkable just how far our industry has come!

For more information on this organization and to learn how to get involved, visit… Show more

The industry buzz word "Reality Capture" has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry which includes 3D scanning, drone, and virtual/augmented reality technologies. Paul Tice, CEO of ToPa 3D spoke on the advancements in collaborative VR and demonstrated project examples that are currently using this robust vector and point cloud data. It's remarkable just how far our industry has come!

For more information on this organization and to learn how to get involved, visit https://www.plso.org/ Show less

The Cochran Technologies Showcase in downtown Portland, Oregon: a unique opportunity to see and learn about the latest in unified collaborative communication, presentation technology, security systems, and connectivity solutions. From 3D scanning to drone mapping, Tice demonstrated what's now possible with a variety of sensors to collect and model real-world, measurable data for AEC and VR applications with a vision of what the future holds for the type of data we will be collectively designing… Show more

The Cochran Technologies Showcase in downtown Portland, Oregon: a unique opportunity to see and learn about the latest in unified collaborative communication, presentation technology, security systems, and connectivity solutions. From 3D scanning to drone mapping, Tice demonstrated what's now possible with a variety of sensors to collect and model real-world, measurable data for AEC and VR applications with a vision of what the future holds for the type of data we will be collectively designing with.
http://cochraninc.com/news/technologies-showcase-portland-or Show less

Using reality capture and remote sensing technologies has become adopted by not just the AEC industry, but the entertainment industry as well. In this presentation, ToPa 3D will showcase contemporary projects that speak to this blurring line of application.

Last week, ToPa 3D had the opportunity to train Engineering Ministries International (EMI) on the use of sUAS (drones) for mapping in the countries they serve. This non-profit organization works much like Engineers Without Borders in that they lend their skills they've learned throughout their lives to help countries that may not have the resources to obtain clean drinking water, have adequate shelter or other forms of infrastructure to meet basic needs without hardship.

Construction projects have utilized aerial and building layout surveys for decades – if documenting the as-built conditions and progress of the physical site was critical, and if the budget could afford it. With rapid advances in drone photogrammetry, 3D laser scanning and shrinking price points, a simple set of photographs and laser measurements has evolved into an enhanced array of “must have” data gathering: Virtual Reality site access, high-res aerial documentation, millimeter precision, 3D… Show more

Construction projects have utilized aerial and building layout surveys for decades – if documenting the as-built conditions and progress of the physical site was critical, and if the budget could afford it. With rapid advances in drone photogrammetry, 3D laser scanning and shrinking price points, a simple set of photographs and laser measurements has evolved into an enhanced array of “must have” data gathering: Virtual Reality site access, high-res aerial documentation, millimeter precision, 3D mapping/modeling, 3D building analysis . . .. the “sky’s the limit”!
Paul Tice, CEO of ToPa 3D explains at the SPAR 3D Expo & Conference in the AEC session, the ins and outs; and ups and downs of this exciting new and evolving technology. Show less

Ad Hoc Robotics Group is a collaborative organization of sUAS (drone) pilots, technicians, and specialists that conduct operations and serve our community with sUAS services.

Guest Speaker at the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) West Quad Conference <http://www.aias.org/about/about/>, hosted through the University of Oregon. Lectured on the current 3D documentation technologies available to the field of design with a workflow tie in to the ArchiCAD platform.

Guest Speaker for Purposeful Networking event. Discussion focused in on what it means to network with purpose in mind - through the power of relationship and genuine connection, ToPa 3D has grown our business to a high level of client retention with the majority of our projects coming through referrals. In this presentation, we offer a few principles that have made us successful.

Construction projects have utilized aerial photography for decades – if documenting the logistics and the progress of physical site was critical, and if the budget could afford it. With rapid advances in drone access abilities and equipment payloads and shrinking price points, a simple set of photographs has evolved into an enhanced array of “must have” data gathering: high resolution videos, GPS precision, 3D mapping and analysis . . .. the “sky’s the limit”!
Join us as Paul takes us on a… Show more

Construction projects have utilized aerial photography for decades – if documenting the logistics and the progress of physical site was critical, and if the budget could afford it. With rapid advances in drone access abilities and equipment payloads and shrinking price points, a simple set of photographs has evolved into an enhanced array of “must have” data gathering: high resolution videos, GPS precision, 3D mapping and analysis . . .. the “sky’s the limit”!
Join us as Paul takes us on a virtual flight and explains the ins and outs; and ups and downs of this exciting new technology. Show less

3D Technology has greatly changed the design and construction industry. The tools available to the project team to convey ideas, record existing conditions, and accurately install materials have changed the way we do business.
This presentation for the Construction Specifications Institute Portland Chapter, provided by Paul Tice, CEO of ToPa 3D, covered several of these new technologies provided by ToPa 3D and our industry in general: 3D Laser Scanning, Photogrammetry, Drone Technology, and… Show more

3D Technology has greatly changed the design and construction industry. The tools available to the project team to convey ideas, record existing conditions, and accurately install materials have changed the way we do business.
This presentation for the Construction Specifications Institute Portland Chapter, provided by Paul Tice, CEO of ToPa 3D, covered several of these new technologies provided by ToPa 3D and our industry in general: 3D Laser Scanning, Photogrammetry, Drone Technology, and Virtual Reality Applications, as they relate to actual construction projects. AIA CEU were available for this event. Show less

VetREST is a non-profit organization committed to supporting veterans with re-entry and PTS into our communities. The Oregon Chapter of VetREST is growing! Join us today -

Volunteer builder for homes throughout Portland, Oregon.

Presented to industry professionals on behalf of i-TEN Associates a variety of workflows for point cloud modeling, rendering and animation within the MicroStation V8i platform at the Bentley LEARNing Conference in Philadelphia.

We've collectively come a long way in the mapping and CAD industries with our ability to leverage LiDAR, terrestrial laser scanning and photogrammetric methods to generate surface and 3D architectural models. In this presentation, i-TEN Associates showcased several projects that involved LiDAR technology to provide clients with existing, measurable conditions for a variety of applications to include remodels, historical preservation, marketing, and orthophoto rectification.

Digital preservation volunteer for the documentation of Oregon's historical infrastructure using 3D scanning and other 3D visualization technologies.

Annually volunteer to build homes for Project Mercy based in San Diego, California for shantytowns in Tijuana, Mexico.

The technical exchange is an informal opportunity for people interested in Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and GIS to learn more about how these fields are being applied in resource management, government, academia, and business within our region. The topic for this presentation demonstrated methods for terrestrial photogrammetry leveraging laser scanning and panoramic photography.

AIA 'The New Now' Design Conference presentation entitled "Laser Scanning Revolution" detailing the value of laser scanning to architects, preservationists and other design professionals working to sustain historical and contemporary infrastructure.

FARO 3D Documentation Conference presentation entitled 'Preserving the Past, Sustaining the Future - 3D Infrastructure Documentation'. This presentation detailed the incorporation of scanning technology into current professional workflows and the value digital visualizations bring to professionals communicating complex ideas. See Scans of the Gaylord Palms Hotel where this presentation took place:… Show more

FARO 3D Documentation Conference presentation entitled 'Preserving the Past, Sustaining the Future - 3D Infrastructure Documentation'. This presentation detailed the incorporation of scanning technology into current professional workflows and the value digital visualizations bring to professionals communicating complex ideas. See Scans of the Gaylord Palms Hotel where this presentation took place: https://websharecloud.com/?v=om&t=p:default,c:overviewmap,m:f&om=om1&om1=x:-8.108,y:30.223,zoom:3&p=gaylord-palms-hotel-v2 Show less

FARO 3D Documentation Conference workshop facilitator: 'Power, Process & Piping/Facilities Management'. This presentation illustrated workflow practices using laser scanning with industrial complexes.

In this presentation,the ‘Sentinel Project’ and work with the Gila River Reservation in Arizona were highlighted: The Sentinel Project is a collaboration with the Historic Preservation League of Oregon and preservationists abroad to document 100 historical sites and forms of architecture throughout Oregon with laser scanning, panoramic photography, and various 3D technologies for interactive public education. With an emphasis on sustainability, the work being performed in Arizona on the Gila… Show more

In this presentation,the ‘Sentinel Project’ and work with the Gila River Reservation in Arizona were highlighted: The Sentinel Project is a collaboration with the Historic Preservation League of Oregon and preservationists abroad to document 100 historical sites and forms of architecture throughout Oregon with laser scanning, panoramic photography, and various 3D technologies for interactive public education. With an emphasis on sustainability, the work being performed in Arizona on the Gila River Reservation involves assisting architects with urban renewal to areas of poverty leveraging laser scanning and modeling technology. Show less