Kean University in Morris County, NJ, engaged Taylor Wiseman & Taylor (TWT) through Concord Engineering to assist with the design of new ADA-accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and the regrading of various parking lots to improve drainage. This project demonstrated TWT’s ability to integrate innovative geospatial technology with precise engineering solutions to meet the university’s needs.
To kick off the project, TWT mobilized its geospatial team to secure FAA permits for flying small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) equipped with LiDAR technology. This advanced equipment captured the topography of the site with millimeter accuracy, providing a highly detailed foundation for the design process. TWT’s Professional Land Survey team then tied the aerial data to ground control points and supplemented it with precise surveys of inlet grates, manhole covers, and valves. This meticulous approach ensured that TWT’s engineering team had the most accurate data available to design the optimal parking lot grading for both improved drainage and accessibility.
The project reflects TWT’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, contributing to the growing network of electric vehicle infrastructure in New Jersey. As part of this effort, Kean University can also benefit from NJDEP’s It Pay$ to Plug In (IPPI) EV Grant Program, which supports the development of EV charging stations across the state.
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