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The Hidden Risk of AI: Losing the Ability to Think Critically





The Rise of AI in the Workplace Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from a futuristic concept to an everyday workplace tool. Whether it's generating reports, analyzing data, writing ...
The Most Expensive Environmental Permit Is the One You Did Not Know You Needed Until It Delayed Your Project





One of the most common misconceptions in project development is that environmental permitting is only a late-stage compliance checkpoint. In reality, environmental requirements often affect decisions ...
Navigating ALTA Survey Monumentation: Lessons in Ethics, Standards, and Client Communication



Project Background Several years ago, I was tasked by an employer to take over an ALTA survey that was already in progress. This was not a simple project, it involved a large energy development spanni...
Percheron Joins the Quanta Services Family

We’re excited to share a major milestone in our journey—Percheron has been acquired by Quanta Services. This marks an exciting new chapter, expanding our resources, strengthening our capabi...
The Science of Datum (Land Surveying)







Every boundary line, elevation point, and coordinate used in land surveying depends on something most people never see: a datum. While survey monuments and maps appear fixed and permanent, the sc...
Percheron Welcomes Mark Clayton as Managing Director
HOUSTON, TX – June 2, 2026 – Percheron, LLC announces the hiring of Mark Clayton as Managing Director. Mark brings more than 15 years of experience supporting midstream oil and gas operations, acquisi...
Percheron Hires Wendy Whitfill-Embry as Vice President, Regulated Projects
HOUSTON, TX – March 23, 2026 – Percheron, LLC announces the hiring of Wendy Whitfill‑Embry as Vice President of Regulated Projects. Wendy brings more than 18 years of experience in the energy industry...
From Pipelines to Powerlines: Why Survey & Engineering Firms Must Champion Both Conventional and Renewable Energy







The energy landscape in early 2026 is characterized by a complex landscape of growth, competition, and geopolitical tensions. Often firms will specialize in either renewable energy associated with win...
The 5 Stages of a 3D Documentation Workflow





Clients in several industries see value in having their facilities scanned and documented, but not many understand what it actually takes to produce a high-quality deliverable. The scanning? Tha...
Sustainable Site Development for Tech Infrastructure
As the world moves toward sustainability, tech infrastructure projects, such as data centers, face increasing scrutiny over their environmental impacts. Sustainable site development has thus become cr...
Behind-the-Meter Solutions for Data Centers
Data centers operate under immense pressure to maintain 24/7 uptime and efficiency. Any power disruption can lead to significant financial losses and operational setbacks. Hence, there’s an increasing...
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