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12/5/2025 10:14 AM
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duncan-Parnell, a leading provider of geospatial technology solutions, has partnered with Emesent to become an authorized distributor of the Hovermap ST-X LiDAR Scanning Kit. This collaboration strengthens Duncan-Parnell’s ability to deliver advanced mobile LiDAR...
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1/22/2025 2:34 PM
We are excited to announce that Duncan-Parnell has expanded its technology portfolio with the acquisition of Measutronics, a leading provider of advanced guidance and positioning solutions in marine construction, dredging, and specialty construction.
This acquisition further strengthens our...
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7/30/2024 3:47 PM
Surveyors are essential in many industries and need extensive equipment to perform efficient and accurate work. The right survey equipment makes it easier to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape, so deciding whether to rent or buy is a...
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7/9/2024 4:20 PM
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, revolutionary technologies across industries are having an effect. In construction, geographic information system (GIS) inspections elevate project operations. Instead of relying on projection and estimations, construction professionals can build a detailed digital infrastructure...
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10/27/2022 3:15 PM
When trying to start and scale, small businesses are faced with many costs. Machinery, equipment, and other tools like geospatial solutions can quickly add up. While these costs can certainly be overwhelming at first, the Section 179 tax deduction can...
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10/3/2022 10:00 AM
Mobile Mapping enables you to rapidly collect enormous amounts of highly accurate, geo-referenced spatial data, making it appealing to those in asset management. Historically, this technology has mainly been leveraged for multi-million dollar DOT projects; however, that is...
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12/29/2021 4:38 PM
Based in Richmond, VA, Timmons Group is an engineering and technology firm that specializes in GIS, civil, environmental, and surveying services across the United States. One type of project Timmons Group regularly performs is joint use inventories.In 2019, Timmons...
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11/2/2021 3:19 PM
Monitoring is completely within the wheelhouse of surveyors, engineers, contractors, and asset owners in terms of data collection and management, making it a great way to grow your business. Join us and special guests for an introduction to automated monitoring...
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8/3/2021 1:00 PM
At Duncan-Parnell we aim to provide our customers with the tools they need to succeed in the field. Our advanced geospatial surveying solutions help you do more work with fewer resources while saving your company time and money. From...
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4/19/2018 4:29 PM
Big Screen.Giant Potential.Introducing the Trimble® TSC7, the rugged, ergonomic controller that delivers the power and flexibility of Microsoft® Windows® 10 Pro and Trimble Access™ software on a seven-inch touch screen. This powerful combination unleashes unlimited potential for...
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1/12/2018 3:13 PM
Do you feel like you know the basics for field data collection with TerraSync and for post-processing with Pathfinder Office but want to do more with your investment? Then this class is for you.Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018Time...
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1/12/2018 1:23 PM
Dates: February 6 & 7, 2018Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pmLocation: 900 S. McDowell St., Charlotte NC 28204Fee: $349Sign-up Required: Course RegistrationCourse DescriptionDuncan-Parnell’s Esri and Trimble GPS training is a fast, cost-effective way to...
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12/14/2017 7:07 AM


Trimble Access is no longer tied to the device that it is on and can now be transferred from one device to another as long as it has a current maintenance plan. For example, Trimble Access on an...
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12/6/2017 11:49 AM
L3D Scanning is revolutionizing the AEC industry. While 3D Scanning has been around for several years the cost has caused many to overlook the value of the data that is captured. Many in the industry are sending employees to a...
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11/28/2017 8:13 AM
1-DAY TRAINING EVENT: 3D SCANNING, POINT CLOUD, REVIT
Although this equipment was primarily designed for fields such as engineering, mining, mapping, surveying, etc. numerous other fields could benefit from this technology. Crime Scene Investigation, Pre-incident Plans, Emergency...
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11/2/2017 1:52 PM
Rick Lusher of Duncan-Parnell will be exhibiting at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the NCASWCD in Durham, NC. The 74th NCASWCD meeting theme is "Embrace the Challenge" and will be held on January 7-9.
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10/27/2017 9:10 AM
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ArcGIS for Desktop 10.2 or higherGeodatabaseTrimble Terraflex account (trial or subscription)Terraflex Plugin installed and activated in ArcMap (download from Trimble) or Trimble Positions Desktop Add-in (10.4.0.1 or higher-actual steps...
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10/23/2017 3:31 PM
Register for Wednesday's TBC Power Hour - Legal Description Writer for Cadastral Survey Workflows.A survey CAD software for surveyors by surveyors. Field to Finish with Confidence. Continued commitment to cadastral survey workflows.The new Legal Description Writer routine in...
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10/20/2017 10:56 AM
Since 1999, Charlotte-based firm R. Joe Harris & Associates, Inc. (RJH) has steadily grown to provide civil engineering and land survey services. RJH has been responsible for various projects, from simple, single-task designs to multi-task/multi-phase...
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10/12/2017 1:41 PM
The Grand Prize raffle winner is Cort Esch of Hardy, VA. Cort won a Weber charcoal grill and accessories. Duncan-Parnell and Building Point Southeast congratulate Cort, and we thank him and all attendees for joining us. We look forward...
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10/9/2017 1:33 PM
Nash Community College hosted the Duncan-Parnell 2017 Technology Symposium Leadership and Performance Series on Sept. 28 in their Continuing Education and Public Services Building.
Design-build industry representatives learned concepts in leadership, management, and training on the latest...
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5/19/2017 7:22 PM
The town of Mayodan, NC, began collecting field data last fall using Trimble TerraFlex software and a Trimble R2 GNSS Receiver. However, they were working out of multiple geodatabases and shapefile layers. Each time new data was brought in from...
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4/18/2017 8:11 PM
Duncan-Parnell recently had the pleasure of learning more about Charlotte Water’s experience with the Trimble V10. Charlotte Water (CW) has had a working relationship with Duncan-Parnell since 1996 for their geospatial solutions.

CW provides water...
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4/18/2017 6:45 PM
Trimble has recently teamed up with CyArk.org to digitally document historic sites related to the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade between Western Africa and the Americas. The hope is to “create a lasting record which tells the complex and harrowing...
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4/18/2017 6:01 PM
Dwayne Kroeze RPLS of Surveying Solutions in Louisburg, NC recently sat down with Duncan-Parnell to talk about his switch from another major brand to Trimble equipment, and how this has made him more productive – and happier.
DP: Tell...
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4/18/2017 9:59 AM
Nyfeler Associates, LLC completed a complex task for modeling the crowded structural and other components inside the 1866 iron dome of the US Capitol. We want to thank Grant Stickler of Duncan-Parnell, Inc. for his assistance with some of...
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12/21/2016 9:24 PM
GIS Analyst Deborah Huber discusses how utilizing advanced technology from Trimble and Duncan-Parnell, Clark Nexsen realized a quicker return on investment.A key component to Duncan-Parnell’s success is our ability to work closely with clients to understand...
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