A geographic information system (GIS) defines a vast assortment of computer-aided services and tools that collect, verify, and show information linked to locations on Earth’s surface. GIS data can also be used to make layered charts, maps, and 3D models of geographical features such as streets, rivers, lakes, mountains, buildings, and forests. What is GIS?… Read more »
How to Address Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Adaptation in Large Construction Projects?
The construction industry plays a vital role in influencing our built atmosphere. With that obligation comes the need to focus on sustainability. As the world population keeps booming, the request for eco-friendly, resourceful construction techniques has never been higher. Integrating sustainability in construction not only helps decrease our environmental footprint, but also offers long-term financial… Read more »
2021 Thanksgiving Festivities at Baseline!
Over the past couple of weeks, Baseline for Community (B4C) held our fourth annual company-wide Thanksgiving Food Drive. We sponsored local food banks within the communities we work, resulting in donating over 1,600 non-perishable items to four different food bank programs: Gilpin County Food Bank, Community Cupboard of Woodland Park, Food Bank for Larimer County,… Read more »
The First Annual Jamie Beck Family Foundation Aneurysm Super Hero 5K Race
Baseline’s President Matt Tyburski participated in the first annual Jamie Beck Family Foundation Aneurysm Super Hero 5K Race last month! There were over 100 racers that gathered at the downtown Auraria Campus, which was followed by prize drawings, food trucks, vendor booths, and live music. The Jamie Beck Family Foundation (JBFF) is an organization whose… Read more »
Baseline Races at Bandimere Speedway
In mid-August, eight of our Baseline members participated in the John Bandimere Jr. Invitational Challenge Race. This race was the second half of the fundraiser to sponsor Bandimere’s Race to Read program, following the golf tournament in July. Our staff was invited to race down the track called “Thunder Mountain,” which is a quarter-mile long,… Read more »
JM Veterans Post 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
In early August, one of our Baseline survey team members, Dave Wilson, participated in the 12th annual charity golf tournament hosted by JM Veterans Post in effort to raise money for veterans in the community. The tournament was held at Saddleback Golf Course in Firestone, CO and had four participants including (left to right): Conrad… Read more »
Baseline Race to Read with Bandimere
In 1995, Bandimere Speedway developed the award-winning “Race to Read” program for elementary school students. It all started in Jefferson County at Rooney Ranch Elementary School in Lakewood, Colorado; that is where the roots of this organization lie, and has garnered an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from the community in Lakewood sparked the long-term… Read more »
Baseline’s Holiday Challenge
And Holiday Cheer… There is no doubt that the holiday season looks different this year, requiring everyone to get creative in the way that they celebrate. The traditional holiday parties and cookie exchanges were seemingly impossible to do virtually. Although Baseline managed to put together the next best thing which we named the “Holiday Challenge.”… Read more »