MS Civil: Delivering the dream result with Leica iCON technology
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It’s a stunning day in the Waikato as we go onsite with the MS Civil team to discuss how their adoption of Leica iCON technology has impacted the business over the last few years.
We meet at the Lockerbie Estate – sub-division in Morrinsville, where earthworks are underway for 100… Read More
Unlocking GNSS efficiency in challenging environments with Leica multi-frequency solutions
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Selecting the right technology for a project is often dictated by accuracy requirements, with GNSS and Total Station being common choices. However, certain projects require the convenience and speed of GNSS, despite challenges like high multipath or dense overhead canopy.
Traversing through thick bush with limited line of sight can… Read More
C&R Surveying – Efficiency gains with the Leica AP20 AutoPole
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We went onsite with C&R Surveyors to see how they are utilising the Leica AP20 AutoPole on a construction project in Orewa. Jordan Zagonel, Surveyor and Gray Robinson, surveying student at Otago were tasked with surveying the site to provide stakeholders with heights, positions and details of buildings and objects.… Read More
SmartFix and the Cadastral Survey Amendment Rules 2023
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The Cadastral Survey Amendment Rules 2023 came into effect on July 1st 2024. The only official NZ vertical datum used to describe a height limited boundary is now NZVD2016 .
The majority of SmartFix stations are Order 3 for their NZGD2000 coordinates and transmit NZGD2000 ellipsoidal heights to users. GNSS… Read More
Leica Captivate surveying equipment – How to handle the 3G shutdown
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In New Zealand, all the major telco providers have indicated that they will be shutting down the 3G cellular network to free up low-band spectrum to extend 5G service in rural areas. One NZ (formally Vodafone) will be ending the service in early 2025, with Spark and 2 Degrees following… Read More
Leica iCON Build in-field verification minimises errors and rework
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Rework is a costly drain on construction projects and can be a significant problem stemming from outdated verification methods. Traditional processes often create a significant gap between identifying a potential issue and taking corrective action. Data from the job site often needs to be sent back to the office for… Read More
Kurloo Monitoring: Testing in New Zealand environments
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The Kurloo monitoring solution for displacement and slope monitoring is a two-part system. The first part is the Kurloo device, which is mounted on the site you want to monitor. This device gathers precise data remotely using its on-board GNSS components and environmental sensors. Even small movements can be detected… Read More
ARCH NZ Conference panel discussion: Is New Zealand ready for the digital age?
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Is New Zealand ready for the digital age?
This was the theme of the panel discussion that closed out the 2024 ARCH NZ conference. Autonomy & Reality Capture Hub NZ (ARCH NZ) is a user group for professionals working in the AEC industry in New Zealand. The inaugural annual user… Read More
Fulton Hogan deliver paving efficiency at Wellington Airport
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Wellington Airport’s apron taxiway was set to undergo major reconstruction for the first time since the airport opened in 1959. The apron taxiway consists of the paved area between the runway and the airport terminal. This area had reached the end of its design life and needed to be resurfaced… Read More
Laser scanning’s growing use in visual effects and gaming
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Did you know that AEC professionals use the same tools for as-builting as visual effects artists use for movies and games?
Reality capture excels not only in documenting real-world environments, but also in crafting immersive settings for games and movies. In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, precision and… Read More
