If you look at ABSD’s 2025 project list, a pattern starts to appear. The work is no longer just about “getting the survey done”, each project is a reminder that we have to keep innovating. San Juanico and Naga, for example, posed very different challenges and required different capture setups, processing workflows, and deliverables. The lesson is clear: there is no one-size-fits-all LiDAR survey. Every bridge, city, and LGU needs a tailored approach so that clients don’t jus

If you stand on a ridge in Northern Samar and look out toward the sea, it is easy to understand why developers are racing to harness the wind there. Strong, consistent winds sweep across the hills and coastlines, and the government has identified the area as a key site for large scale renewable energy. One of the biggest planned onshore wind projects in the Philippines is slated to rise on the border of Northern Samar and Samar as part of the country’s broader clean energy pu

High up in the hills of Northern Samar, a new kind of landmark is rising. Where most people see rugged cliffs, thick forests, and farms tucked into the slopes, a team of engineers, surveyors, and community partners see something else: a place where clean energy and careful land stewardship can work together. At the center of this story is the Wind Power Project in Samar, a 206.25 megawatt wind farm with 33 turbines designed to supply clean power to the Visayas grid and suppor

Actual Flythrough of Naga City (covering over 3021.9 hectares) What if maps could do more than just show streets and buildings? What if they could help local governments save lives during floods, guide the design of safer roads, and even help plan more livable, tax-efficient communities? In our latest initiative with the City Government of Naga, AB Surveying and Development (ABSD) donated LiDAR-based topographic data covering 3000 hectares of the city. More than a map, this d

In a country defined by its rivers, bays, and scattered archipelagos, bridges are more than infrastructure, they are lifelines. They connect provinces, enable commerce, and ensure uninterrupted mobility across the country. But behind every bridge upgrade or rehabilitation is a critical foundation: precise data. This month, AB Surveying & Development (ABSD) highlights two recent high-impact projects where survey precision directly influenced engineering safety, cost-efficiency

In a recent large-scale infrastructure project, AB Surveying & Development delivered a truly above-and-beyond mapping solution. We provided a seamless dataset covering every detail from the high-resolution topographic base maps needed for developments in the mountains to precise bathymetric charts of the new port development at sea. To empower our client, we even included a complimentary Global Mapper software license and hands-on training . This ensured the project team coul

If you’ve ever stood on the shore of a Lake or along the banks of the country’s great rivers and asked how planners decide where a road should run or how a community should be protected from floods, the answer begins with a clear picture of both the land above the water and the world below it. This is the story of how AB Surveying & Development (ABSD) delivered that picture, turning complex environments into confident decisions. At the heart of these efforts is a simple idea

“The Big One” – a term that sends a chill down the spine of Metro Manila residents – refers to a long-anticipated massive earthquake expected along the West Valley Fault. Seismologists project a magnitude 7.2 shake that could devastate the metropolis and nearby provinces. In such a scenario, every second counts. The ability to quickly assess damage, ensure structural safety, and coordinate rescue efforts can mean the difference between life and death. Modern technology is st

Actual Project Fly through of the Area When utility-scale solar projects hinge on financing milestones, right-of-way decisions, and fast EPC mobilization, the earliest—and most underestimated—schedule risk is the quality and speed of the topographic survey. If the data arrives late or is unreliable, design teams stall, permits slip, and procurement can’t lock quantities with confidence. AB Surveying & Development (ABSD) removed that risk by completing a defensible, survey-gra

In Philippine construction and development, every project starts with one essential step: the survey. It’s the real-world map that guides multi-million-peso decisions. Choosing a “good enough” (" pwede na yan ") survey to save time or money sounds practical, but it often becomes a very costly mistake. The hidden costs show up later wrong lot lines that trigger right-of-way issues, slabs that need to be rebuilt because control points were off, drainage that floods because grou

Marikina Flood (Credits: Reuters For generations, the rhythm of life in the Philippines has been punctuated by the steady beat of...

LiDAR has moved from “nice to have” to “need to have” and the Philippines is a perfect use case. With projects spread across islands,...

Surveying has always been the silent backbone of progress. Before a bridge rises, before a mine opens, before a solar farm spreads its...

Surveying airports and their surrounding landscapes is never straightforward. Runways, taxiways, terminals, and support facilities demand...

Surveying the Philippines’ landscapes has always been a challenge. Rugged mountain ranges, dense forests, and island coastlines present...

The Philippines, with its 7,600+ islands, sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle, a global hotspot of marine biodiversity. Coral reefs...

Mapping underwater environments with precision has always been a challenge for scientists, engineers, and environmental planners. Aerial...

When it comes to mapping our coasts and oceans, precision matters. No two coastal projects are the same—water clarity shifts with the...

The Philippines is booming its blue economy and building offshore infrastructure, and selecting the appropriate bathymetric surveying...