by EricColburn
January 21, 2013 in Associate Membership, Business, Business Practices, Business Videos, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Members, News, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Videos
Fox Business Video: What to Expect for the Housing Market in 2013
Watch this Fox Business News video about what to expect for the housing market in 2013.
by EricColburn
January 16, 2013 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Members, News, Topcon
PS-AS Robotic Total Station
LIVERMORE, Calif. – January 10, 2013 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) introduces a new series of robotic total stations specifically designed and configured for the construction market. The new instruments are designed for applications such as stakeout and as a key component of a Local Positioning System, which is used for 3D machine control.
by EricColburn
September 1, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Leica, Members, News
Protect by Leica Geosystems
(Heerbrugg/Switzerland, 28 August 2012) - Leica Geosystems, worldwide leading premium manufacturer of surveying instruments and measurement tools, is pleased to announce Protect by Leica Geosystems, the new and unique warranty and service package for the entire Leica Geosystems construction product portfolio. Worldwide recognized for its first-class products and service, withProtect by Leica Geosystems the company enhances its offering with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty, no cost period for repair and service, and certified quality.
by EricColburn
April 19, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Members, News, Trimble
Integrated Office to Field Solution Makes Tunneling Safer, Faster and Less Expensive
Professional Land Surveyor News
Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today introduced a new positioning solution for tunneling contractors. The new solution leverages Business Center - HCE office software powered by Trimble, the Trimble® SCS900 Site Controller Software Tunneling Module operating on the Trimble Tablet, and the Trimble SPS930 Universal Total Station. As part of the Trimble Connected Site® portfolio, the integrated office to field solution allows contractors to quickly, safely and accurately perform tunnel construction, while monitoring progress in real-time.
The announcement was made at Intermat 2012, the international exhibition of equipment, machinery and techniques for the construction and materials industries.
by EricColburn
April 4, 2012 in Associate Membership, Land Surveying
Hemisphere GPS Eclipse™ P300 OEM module (CNW Group/Hemisphere GPS Inc.
CALGARY, March 28, 2012 /CNW/ - (TSX: HEM) Today, Hemisphere GPS announces the Eclipse™ P300 and Eclipse P301 OEM modules – the next generation high-performance compact modules for RTK GNSS applications. Based on new Hemisphere GPS multi-function application firmware and Eclipse GNSS multi-constellation technology, P300 and P301 provide the ability for tracking commercially available GNSS signals for precise positioning.
P300 is a drop-in board replacement for Hemisphere GPS’ successful Crescent® L1 board as well as the first-generation miniEclipse P200 GPS-only OEM board. P301 is our 20-pin OEM module configured as a drop-in replacement for a different industry standard interface. Eclipse P300 and P301 improve GNSS positioning performance, particularly with RTK applications, through Hemisphere GPS’ patent-pending SureTrack® technology. Benefits include extended and more robust RTK solutions as the rover RTK receiver will process all available signals even if they are not common with the base receiver. RTK solutions are therefore better maintained in challenging environments, with baselines of up to 50 km, and reacquisition times are improved resulting in more robust overall performance.
by EricColburn
February 18, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Carlson, Carlson, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Hemisphere GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Surveying Software
Hemisphere GPS' new S320™ GNSS survey receiver system www.S320surveyor.com (CNW Group/Hemisphere GPS Inc.)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Feb. 16, 2012 /CNW/ – (TSX: HEM) Today, Hemisphere GPS and Carlson Software announced a strategic alliance. This alliance will provide a roadmap for new, integrated solutions for land survey, mapping, construction, mining and other key machine control markets. Carlson Software is a leading developer of field and office-based land development software.
This strategic alliance is part of Hemisphere GPS’s recent formation of their survey and construction group, where the two companies will combine their expertise to develop intuitive and powerful GNSS-based solutions that improve the efficiency and performance in several applications including data collection, land development design and earth moving. Recently, collaborations with Carlson include survey data collection software that supports Hemisphere GPS’ new S320™ GNSS survey receiver system (see www.S320surveyor.com).
“Hemisphere GPS’ GNSS technology, guidance terminals and other hardware technologies are the ideal complement to Carlson Software products,” says Randy Noland, Vice President of Carlson Software Machine Control. “This partnership will help us bring application centric solutions to the market much faster. The solutions will enhance the complete design-build project lifecycle.”
by EricColburn
January 3, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, News
Professional Land Surveyor News
Date: January 3, 2012
Both Single- and Multifamily Homebuilding Improve from October and Year Ago; Private Nonresidential Increases from November 2010 are Widespread; Most Public Categories Drop from Year-Earlier Levels
Construction spending totaled $807 billion in November 2011, the highest level since June 2010, as homebuilding, private nonresidential construction and public construction all increased compared to October, the Associated General Contractors of America reported today in an analysis of new Census Bureau data. Association officials cautioned, however, that public spending will drop even further in 2012 because of delays in enacting needed infrastructure bills and planned cuts to many federal construction programs.
“Several segments of construction appear to be climbing out of a hole,” said the association’s chief economist, Ken Simonson. “The new year should reinforce recent year-over-year gains in apartment, power, manufacturing and private transportation construction. But November’s upturns in single-family homebuilding and public construction may not be sustainable.”
by EricColburn
December 5, 2011 in Associate Membership, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, News, Surveying Software
Professional Land Surveyor News
Acquisition Extends and Accelerates Autodesk Cloud-Based BIM (Building Information Modeling) Solutions for Collaboration, Data and Lifecycle Management
Autodesk University 2011
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. & LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Autodesk University — Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Horizontal Systems, a provider of innovative cloud-based Building Information Modeling (BIM) collaboration solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Autodesk’s fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 (which ends on Jan. 31, 2012). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“Autodesk has long been a valued business partner, sharing our dedication to advancing BIM across multi-discipline teams, workflows, and projects”
by EricColburn
November 16, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, News, Surveying Software, Trimble
by EricColburn
October 24, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, News
24 October 2011
Leica Geosystems - When It Has To Be Right
(Norcross, Ga., 24, October 2011) Leica Geosystems Canada is pleased to welcome Atlas Machinery Supply Ltd. as an authorized dealer for its construction tools and precision tools product lines. This partnership enhances Atlas Machinery’s product offering with the addition of Construction and Precision Tools from Leica Geosystems, including the most accurate and reliable lasers for general construction and machine control applications.
Gene Maynard, Area Sales Manager of Construction Tools with Leica Geosystems states, “Atlas Machinery and Leica Geosystems are a natural fit. We both share a commitment to providing excellent customer service and superb products to our clients. This will be a beneficial relationship for both of us.“
by EricColburn
September 20, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Locata, News
Locata Prototypes a System for Centimeter-Accurate Positioning Over Large Areas When GPS Is Completely Denied
Professional Land Surveyor News
IRVINE, CA and CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA–(Marketwire – Sep 8, 2011) - Locata Corporation today announced it has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) contract phase for a Locata network which will enable the USAF to deploy a new ground-based, centimeter-accurate “truth-reference level” positioning system for use in GPS-denied environments. The USAF 746th Test Squadron (746TS) awarded Locata a multi-year contract for this project in July 2010, and the CDR was the last milestone to be met before the USAF committed to a technology demonstration in the USA. Locata’s Non-GPS Based Positioning System (NGBPS) — sold commercially as a LocataNet — will provide accurate positioning when GPS is jammed over 2,500 sq. miles (6,500 sq. kilometers) of the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico.
by EricColburn
September 9, 2011 in Associate Membership, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Business, Continuing Education, Geomatics, Land Surveying, News, Surveying Software
Leaders in BIM Software and Implementation Show Construction Decision Makers How to Use BIM as a Business Driver
SAN DIEGO, Calif., September 6, 2011 Kelar Pacific, an Autodesk Gold Partner and Design and Consulting firm, will host an educational seminar, The Business of BIM Executive Dinner, for construction executives and decision makers interested in the Building Information Modeling (BIM) implementation process and how it affects commerce from business development, legal and contractual perspectives. The seminar, co-hosted by Autodesk, will take place on September 28th at Taix French Restaurant on Sunset Blvd. near Kelar Pacific’s Los Angeles office.
by EricColburn
September 6, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, GPS, Hemisphere GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News
Calgary, AB — September 6, 2011 — (TSX: HEM) Today, Hemisphere GPS announces the all new A31 antenna. Designed for use with Hemisphere GPS’ popular Crescent ® and Crescent Vector™ L1 receivers, A31 provides improved 300 KHz Beacon and L-Band (OmniSTAR ®) reception and excellent GPS L1 multi-path mitigation with superior noise rejection.
A31 is a multi-band (GPS L1, SBAS, L-Band and Beacon) precision antenna suitable for use with most precision GPS receivers to maintain tracking of GPS and differential correction signals in high-noise and interference environments. When used in conjunction with a Hemisphere GPS A21™ antenna, A31 and A21 function as a matching heading sensor pair, which improves performance of the Hemisphere GPS VS Series Vector products. The A31 antenna maintains tracking of GPS and differential correction signals even in high electrical “noise” and interference environments. Read the rest of this entry →
by EricColburn
September 3, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Land Surveying, News
Professional Land Surveyor News
The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released data on new residential construction for July 2011. Permits for new housing units fell 3.2 percent following a small increase in June. Private-sector analysts had expected a 1.8-percent decline. The decrease was driven by multi-family homes with five or more units. Permits for single-family homes and those with two-to-four units both increased. Housing starts declined 1.5 percent in July after a large increase in June. Private-sector analysts had expected a 4.6-percent decrease.
by EricColburn
August 16, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Land Surveying, News
August 16, 2011
Washington, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) increased 10 percent in the second quarter of 2011 to an average of 8.1 months, up from 7.3 months the previous quarter. The CBI is 12 percent higher than one year ago. CBI is a forward-looking indicator that measures the amount of construction work under contract to be completed in the future.
“While the increase in construction backlog appears to be good news at first glance, taking a broader look reveals that the rise in the nation’s construction activity may be a reflection of the economic momentum that existed several months ago, but is now beginning to weaken,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
“The nation’s economic recovery has remained fragile since June 2009 and any observed recovery in construction volumes has been tentative,” Basu said. “The events of the last few weeks have had a negative impact on both the overall economy and the nation’s construction sector, with business leaders generally seeking to reduce exposure to risk and investment volatility.
by EricColburn
August 3, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Surveying Software, Topcon, Topcon
“How do you Topcon?” is the theme for Topcon Positioning Systems’ (TPS) new video contest aimed at showing how customers put TPS instruments to work.
The contest will run August 1 through October 31, 2011.
Participants will upload a short video (maximum 120 seconds) showing how they use Topcon products and services. Any use of Topcon equipment across all business segments – construction, survey, emerging business and agriculture – will be eligible.
At the close of the contest, social media users (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) will vote on their favorite videos, based on contest rules, which will be posted on the contest page website (www.topconpositioning.com/hdyt).
by EricColburn
July 25, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Topcon
Topcon MS05AX Robotic Total Stations are to be used in the London Crossrail Project. (Photo: Business Wire)
105 MS05AX units to be used in London tunneling project
LIVERMORE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Topcon Europe Positioning B.V. announces the recent award of an order for more than 100 high precision robotic total stations for the Crossrail project in London, UK. The order is one of the single largest orders for total stations ever recorded.
“We are very impressed with the Topcon total stations. The build quality, performance and especially the reliability, is extremely impressive. The instrument always locks on to the correct prism while monitoring the building and tunnels of London.”
In order to satisfy specific monitoring requirements, ESS Safeforce, confined space safety consultant company, ordered 105 Topcon MS05AX total stations. The order for 105 instruments is also believed to be the single largest order globally for 0.5” total stations from any manufacturer. The order follows the award of the Crossrail C510 contract to ESS customer Morgan Sindall, a leading United Kingdom construction company.
by EricColburn
January 14, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Surveying Software, Trimble, Trimble
Software Suite Incorporates the Trimble Tablet and New User Interface Featuring Integrated 3D Model Viewing and
Job Reporting Capabilities as well as Unique Modules for Each Contractor Type
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2011 — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today its new field layout software suite that includes Trimble® Field Link for MEP and Trimble Field Link for Structures. The latest additions to Trimble’s field layout portfolio incorporate a version for MEP trades and a version for steel and concrete contractors distinguished by trade-specific feature sets. Using the ruggedized 7 inch touch-screen Trimble Tablet Rugged PC, Trimble Field Link can dramatically improve the productivity of field personnel performing lay out by providing more information readily at their fingertips.
by EricColburn
November 9, 2010 in Associate Membership, Business, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Topcon
Professional Land Surveyor News
LIVERMORE, Calif. – November 8, 2010 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) introduces its new generation of robotic total stations, the QS Series (Quick Station).
The QS Series – featuring the X-TRAC 8 prism tracking technology – is designed to “provide unprecedented power and speed to dramatically enhance productivity and save time and money on every job,” said Denny Welch, senior vice president of the TPS survey business unit.
Welch said, “The QS Series can be summed up in four words: Faster. Smarter. Farther. Stronger.
“With the new X-TRAC 8 technology, strong tracking and quick prism re-acquisition in any work site condition is assured. The QS represents around-the-corner design and technology that provides increased performance in even the most obstructed sites. Topcon continues to be an industry leader with long-range power (2000m / 6500 feet reflectorless EDM technology). The QS is built to withstand the most adverse working conditions and the toughest job site locations,” Welch said.
by EricColburn
September 30, 2010 in Associate Membership, Business, Carlson, GIS, Land Surveying, News, Surveying Software
Professional Land Surveyor News
Hundreds of Improvements to Speed Work and Increase AccuracyHighlight Carlson Software’s 2011 Office Product Release
MAYSVILLE, Ky., U.S.A. (September 30, 2010) — Carlson Software, a leading producer of software for land development professionals in the surveying, civil engineering, construction and mining industries, has released its 2011 office software.
Hundreds of improvements to speed and ease design work and increase accuracy have been put into Carlson’s diverse product line, which includes Carlson Survey, Carlson Civil, Carlson Hydrology, Carlson GIS, Carlson Point Cloud, Carlson Geology, Carlson Surface/Underground Mining, Carlson Construction and Carlson Takeoff.
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