About

Gene V. Roe, Ph.D., P.E., PLS

Welcome. With more than 40 years of experience in the AEC industry, I have been directly involved with an incredible amount of technological change. From the handheld calculator to the laser scanner, I have always been interested in the next wave of technology. I guess you could say I’m an early adopter.

For the record, I am also a registered Professional Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor and I have a Ph.D. in Marine Geotechnical Engineering. In my previous lives I taught surveying and civil engineering at the University of New Hampshire, built a 50 person consulting engineering firm, and in 1985 founded the first GIS consulting group in New England. During this period I also spent a considerable amount of time in the field on construction projects – my first love in AEC.

In the early 90’s I moved into the software development business where I have focused on CAD/GIS integration, and innovation, while helping to build successful start ups like Softdesk and Blue Marble Geographics. I hold two US patents for a GPS-based, personal navigation device – now that was a learning experience.

Over the past couple of years I have been focused on 3D laser scanning. While working for Autodesk I led an effort to integrate this technology into Civil and Map 3D. I have also worked in the remote sensing arena where I was part of the highly successful development of the ultra-compact, Buckeye LiDAR/digital camera system, currently being used by the military to search for IED’s.

As the Chair of the ASTM E57.04 data interoperability subcommittee I am leading a team that is developing a standard data exchange for terrestrial laser scanners. I am also the ACSM delegate to FIG Commission 8 – Spatial Planning and Development.

Thanks for listening.