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Bailey Civils are an established Civil Engineering contractor based in the West Midlands. They work for a variety of clients: Local Authority, Defence, Commercial and Domestic with a multitude of projects that really showcase their ability to tackle any technical challenge. Investment in Efficiency The majestic blue Kobelco excavator of Bailey Civils will be familiar to anyone who attended the Plantworx exhibition as it was a feature on the Kobelco stand as a great example of how technology can be used to increase efficiencies. To make sure this machine could reach the peak of productivity, it was kitted out with the latest...

 In their latest release, Matterport has given a taste of what’s to come in Reality Capture technology. They’re rolled out an update that’s free for all their subscribers where users can scan a space and then automatically generate a property report featuring a layout plan where each room has been identified by AI and categorised. As well as the floorplan, each floor area and ceiling height is listed in the report and can be exported as a CSV for onward data processing, thereby going from scan to actionable data in no time at all.     Aside from this property...

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...

We attended the London Proptech show recently where we met lots of interesting people who are driving innovation in the property sector. There was a lot of interest in our Geomax GNSS receivers, particularly the GIS integration for mapping out assets, and our thermal cameras were also a hit. But the product that seemed to have the most uses for property professionals at the show, from architects to estate agents, was the Matterport Pro3 camera.  As part of our live demonstrations, we showed delegates how easily and quickly a space could be mapped out by simply pushing a button and...