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Why You Should Try Our Matterport Camera Rental Program If you’re a real estate agent, architect, or construction professional, you know how important it is to showcase your properties or projects in the best possible way. You want to impress your clients, attract more leads, and stand out from the competition. And there’s no better way to do that than with 3D virtual tours.3D virtual tours are the next level of visual marketing. They allow you to create immersive and interactive experiences that let your potential customers explore your space from anywhere, anytime. They can see every detail, zoom in...

We were pleased to feature in the latest issue of Construction UK Magazine as part of their preview of the Kent Construction Expo, where we will be exhibiting on stand number 365. Construction UK Magazine invited us to give an overview of five technologies that we think will have a real impact in the construction industry and write an article about them. We chose drones, Non-destructive testing, GNSS, Laser scanners/reality capture and Machine Control. You can read the article here: https://issuu.com/lapthornmedia/docs/cm1023/39 If you're interested in visiting us at the Kent Construction Expo, there are some more details here: Running for...

Applications of Machine Control Systems   Bulk Earthworks: Machine control systems excel in tasks such as excavating and grading for bulk earthworks. Using take-off models in conjunction with machine control ensures that the land is prepared exactly as per the design, volumes are correct every time, and costings are accurate. As well as improved accuracy, using machine control removes the need for an engineer or surveyor to be on site setting out batter stakes and checking levels. Landscaping and Golf Courses: Machine control systems assist in creating intricate landscaping for residential development as well as golf courses. Efficiently graded fairways...

We're delighted to feature in a new video on the Diggers and Dozers Youtube channel, where golf course construction expert Patrick Quinn of P. Quinn Construction discusses how he came to choose what machine control system to put on his fleet of excavators. Spoiler: he chose to get Unicontrol supplied and fitted by Surveytech... In the video, he explains how he has invested in two Unicontrol systems for his 15 ton and 13 ton Hitachi excavators that are both equipped with Engcon tilt rotators. There are three factors that Patrick said made him choose Unicontrol: Ease of use - “we’ve got...