The Watercare Central Interceptor Project in Auckland has reached an exciting stage as the team prepare for the arrival of Hiwa-i-te-Rangi their giant new Tunnel Boring Machine [TBM] which is currently being built in Germany. The main contractor Ghella Abergeldie Joint Venture are building the Central Interceptor over six years with most of the construction… Continue reading Central Interceptor Project | Inspecting Surfaces with the New Leica MS60
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Sub-Millimetre Accuracy with Leica Absolute Laser Trackers
A long-term standard in Industrial Metrology, Leica Absolute Laser Trackers lead the field in terms of the accuracy, reliability and durability of portable coordinate measuring machines. Surveyors would recognise these machines as Total Stations, but with the distinction of being capable of measuring large objects to sub millimetre accuracy. Leica Absolute Laser Trackers measure distances… Continue reading Sub-Millimetre Accuracy with Leica Absolute Laser Trackers
Public Safety in the age of Reality Capture [Webinar]
Discover how to leverage the latest advancements in reality capture technology in this webinar from Leica Geosystems: “Public Safety in the age of Reality Capture” As police and security departments around the world have rapidly added reality capture technology to their scene recording tool-set, Leica has continued to innovate to support the unique workflows and… Continue reading Public Safety in the age of Reality Capture [Webinar]
Digitally Preserving NZ’s Maritime History with the Leica RTC360
When you are involved in laser scanning you see the world differently. We get excited about unusual and interesting structures and often think “That would be amazing to scan!”. Few structures are more complex or intricate than maritime vessels, so when Lennon Bedford & Richard Harrison from our Christchurch team saw the historic Tug Lyttelton,… Continue reading Digitally Preserving NZ’s Maritime History with the Leica RTC360
Vitruvius utilise Leica Laser Scanning Technology for Northland’s Rail Upgrade
Upgrading Northland’s Rail Network The first section of track on the historic North Auckland Line (NAL) was opened in 1868 and the line was finally completed in full in 1925. NAL begins at Westfield in Auckland and runs for over 280km before terminating at Otiria in Northland. With many NAL assets nearing their ‘end of… Continue reading Vitruvius utilise Leica Laser Scanning Technology for Northland’s Rail Upgrade
Challenge Accepted: Testing the Leica GS18I Visual Positioning Technology
As part of our own internal training we decided to set our Survey Team a challenge: Measure a stockpile with the new Leica GS18I GNSS, first with the tilt pole and then with imagery using the GS18I’s innovative new Visual Positioning technology. Record the time it took to take the measurements and then analyse the… Continue reading Challenge Accepted: Testing the Leica GS18I Visual Positioning Technology
Mexteds Deliver Surface Perfection at Basin Reserve
The iconic Wellington Basin Reserve is well known as the home of New Zealand Cricket and admired for its rich history and superior playing conditions. Dating back to 1840 this historic venue has hosted many world-class events including the recent Black Caps test match victory against India. Keeping the ground surface up to international playing… Continue reading Mexteds Deliver Surface Perfection at Basin Reserve
Leica GS18 I – Imagine The Power Of Visual Positioning [Webinar]
Join us for this Leica ANZ webinar introducing the new Leica GS18 I, a versatile, survey-grade GNSS RTK rover with Visual Positioning. The new Leica GS18 I is designed for surveying professionals to measure points which previously could not be measured with a GNSS rover easily and accurately. In this webinar we introduce the Leica… Continue reading Leica GS18 I – Imagine The Power Of Visual Positioning [Webinar]
Engcon Tiltrotator | Make Your Excavator More Profitable
The world of civil construction is changing. Over the past 10 years across Europe, Scandinavia and the US, one of the most popular trends has been towards the mass adoption of tiltrotators. In some areas of the world the adoption has been so widespread that it’s unusual for a Contractor not to have a tiltrotator!… Continue reading Engcon Tiltrotator | Make Your Excavator More Profitable
Woods Survey Team | Overcoming Construction Project Challenges
Woods have been busy flexing their construction surveying muscles on the new Quest apartments in Takapuna on Auckland’s North Shore. Bufton Construction are the main contractor tasked with building this new 5-story multi-use structure, comprised of 26 basement car parks, commercial tenancies on the ground floor, 51 hotel rooms and 6 private apartments due for… Continue reading Woods Survey Team | Overcoming Construction Project Challenges