Blogs

Connect the Office and the Field with Mixed Reality

Mixed reality extends BIM by making it accessible and useful in the field, not just in the office. Learn four ways you can easily connect your office and field workflows with mixed reality.

How Much Could a Robotic Total Station Save You on Your Next Project?

If you plan to invest in robotic layout technology, it’s important that you know what kind of ROI you could realize. Here’s a closer look at what a robotic total station could save your company.

3 Ways to Use Technology Tools to Perform Better QA/QC

If you can’t effectively manage your QA/QC project, you’re much more likely to experience clashes, delays, costly rework, and profit losses. Learn how 3D Scanning, Layout, and MR can help.

How to Perform Layout in a Fraction of the Time with Just One Person

It can take a two-person team days or weeks to complete layout using manual tools. But with a robotic total station, you only need one layout pro and a few hours.

8 Must-have Features You Need in a Construction AR Solution

Introducing Augmented Reality in Digital Construction

Explore how augmented reality can have an impact in construction today.

How to Perform Remote Inspections Using 3D Capture

3D laser scanning allows your teams to capture changing conditions on a jobsite and document project progress. 3D laser scanning can also aid in the jobsite inspection process in today's remote world.

LinkedIn: Success Stories – In Your Own Words

We love hearing about the successes you've had in your own words! Here are some LinkedIn posts we've recently seen in 3D scanning, layout, mixed reality and site management.

Combining Trimble layout technology with SketchUp for residential builds

Taking it to the next level custom home builder, John Brock, discusses introducing robotic layout technology into his workflow and how it helps him increase efficiency.

Mechanical vs. Robotic Layout: Is a Robotic Total Station Really Worth It?

If you’re currently using a mechanical total station, you may question if upgrading to a robotic total station is really necessary. Here’s a look at the differences between mechanical and robotic

Evaluating 3D Scanners? Don’t Overlook These 7 Must-have Features

Understanding how 3D laser scanning can benefit your construction business is an important step in improving your overall efficiency and profitability, learn what features you should be looking for.

5 Ways to Improve Layout Accuracy and Speed with Trimble FieldLink

As the construction industry grows more competitive and the labor shortage continues, construction contractors are being challenged to work with greater speed and accuracy. Continuing to rely on time-

The Beck Group Testing Trimble SiteVision in the Field

Watch the below video for their experience testing Trimble Sitevision, the first Augmented Realty that uses a GNSS receiver to tie the model to reality.

Construction Layout ROI Calculator

Understand what your ROI would be when investing in robotic construction layout solutions

More than Cool Tech: How Mixed Reality Is Closing the Construction Communication Gap

But mixed reality (MR) is much more than the latest game craze; it’s playing a big part in construction. Like its sister technologies, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), mixed reality...

5 Things You Didn't Know About Scanning

Relatively new to 3D scanning? You’ll first want to understand the differences between the two basic types of scanners. Then, you'll want to know their use cases. Continue reading to learn the basics!

3 Often Overlooked Advantages of 3D Scanning

If you’ve used 3D scanning, you already know the benefits it brings to BIM and other workflows. But here are three benefits of 3D scanning worthy of greater attention that you many not know about yet!

Why 3D Scanning Is a Smart Idea for Structural Contractors

As a construction professional, you’ve probably seen 3D laser scanners in use on construction sites. These powerful tools make it possible to quickly capture as-built and current site conditions.

Does Your Job Site Need Access Control?

Safety has been a hot-button issue in construction for decades. The safety manager on every jobsite needs to walk that fine line between ensuring safety standards are being met and work is...