News — Surveying

How Electricians Use Matterport to Modernize Job Sites, Cut Costs, and Prevent Errors Spatial intelligence tools like Matterport are reshaping trade industries, particularly for electrical contractors. Traditionally relied upon by real estate agents and architects, 3D reality capture technology gives electricians a digital twin of job sites—fundamentally changing how projects are planned, documented, and executed. 1. Pre-Construction Site Audits & Remote Estimating Before running a single foot of conduit or pulling wire, trade contractors must survey the space. Standard site visits often mean taking manual tape measurements, snapping disjointed smartphone photos, and sketching quick notes on notepad paper. Matterport replaces...

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...

Building surveying with laser scanning is a specialized field that uses advanced technology to assess and inspect buildings. Laser scanning involves using a laser scanner to capture 3D images of buildings, which can then be analyzed to identify defects, measure dimensions, and assess the overall condition of the building. This technology is particularly useful in complex buildings or heritage buildings where traditional surveying methods may be challenging. Laser scanning technology has revolutionized the way building surveying is conducted, as it allows for a faster and more accurate assessment of buildings. The technology is particularly useful in identifying defects in hard-to-reach...