Listen "#119 | Revolutionizing Drainage– Improving Infrastructure with Technology"
Episode Synopsis
From televising underground drainage systems to using LIDAR drones and hydraulic modeling, one engineering and design firm in the Twin Cities is using cutting-edge tech to transform watersheds and drainage systems in the upper Midwest. Guest host Trey Allis sits down with ISG Vice President and National Drainage Expert Chuck Brandel to learn how this technology is providing solutions for drainage contractors and professionals and the water management industry.Chapter & Episode Topics: 00:00 Today on the Water Table Podcast00:23 On the road at ISG01:15 How do you look at 100-year old pipe02:45 Catastrophic failures03:20 No meetings during harvest…04:30 Serving its purpose05:40 Making sure it’s cost-effective06:17 After installation…is it up to standards?07:30 Courtesy run08:06 The advantage of avoidance10:00 Making sure it’s done right12:20 Building relationships with contractors13:20 Any other tools?14:00 The cost effectiveness of LIDAR15:50 Thank God for GPS17:25 Hydraulic modeling19:25 Giving farmers the confidenceRelated Content: ISGEpisode 107: Drainage Summit and Crumbling Infrastructure: Why Collaboration is KeyEpisode 21: Ellingson Companies: A Passion For Ag Water ManagementEpisode 13: Advocacy and Water Management PracticesFind us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.
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