Students at Otago University School of Surveying are now benefitting further from Leica instruments and workflows, following the acquisition of 10 brand new Leica TS10 Total Stations. Richard Harrison from our Christchurch office personally delivered the new equipment and spent time setting up the instruments for the needs of the University, he’ll also be providing… Continue reading Otago University School of Surveying now equipped with Leica TS10 total stations
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Envelope: Overcoming surveying challenges with the Leica GS18I
We’re high up in the hills above Ōwhiro Bay in Wellington with the Envelope survey team as they work with Zipline Technologies to help deliver a project that will result in four ziplines and extensive walking tracks throughout the regenerated native bush. As part of this project, the Envelope survey team are tasked with capturing… Continue reading Envelope: Overcoming surveying challenges with the Leica GS18I
Investing in the Next Generation of University of Otago Survey School Graduates
The Global Survey team recently ran two workshops for the final year students at University of Otago Survey School. From a practical perspective the plan was to demonstrate how the latest technologies are able to make graduates more productive and efficient for when they enter the work force at the end of their current year… Continue reading Investing in the Next Generation of University of Otago Survey School Graduates
Aerialsmith Surveying: Seeing Below Ground with Leica GPR
We are in Papatoetoe, South Auckland, with the Aerialsmith Surveying team, who have been tasked with accurately locating the underground services in this area before excavations begin. On this job, they will be using Leica GPR (ground penetrating radar) as the right tool to find all underground assets such as gas, power, water and communications.… Continue reading Aerialsmith Surveying: Seeing Below Ground with Leica GPR
Maven: Saving Time with Leica Captivate SmartPole
Having worked on some of New Zealand’s largest and most complex residential, commercial and public sector projects, Maven have a focus on delivering excellence for their clients. One of the ways they achieve this is by utilising the latest technology in order to work as productively and efficiently as possible. They have a well-established network of… Continue reading Maven: Saving Time with Leica Captivate SmartPole
Leica BLK2GO gives new view of buildings at University of Otago
The University of Otago have recently acquired the Leica BKL2GO handheld scanner. This scanner – believed to be one of Dunedin’s first – can record the exact size of each building and the spaces inside it, along with the location of assets that need maintaining or testing regularly, including heat pumps, lifts, pest traps, fire… Continue reading Leica BLK2GO gives new view of buildings at University of Otago
Taggart: Embracing Leica Semi-Auto Machine Control
Contractor profile: Taggart On the outskirts of Christchurch, the earthworks for the Ravenswood subdivision stage 3 are underway. Taggart are the main contractor, tasked with transforming this section of the project into a subdivision for 200 family homes. WATCH: Onsite with Taggart and their Semi-Auto Excavator We arrive onsite on a stunning Christchurch winter day,… Continue reading Taggart: Embracing Leica Semi-Auto Machine Control
WG de Gruchy Construction: Where Traditional Meets Digital Building Methods
We meet Willie de Gruchy onsite in Auckland’s prestigious Remuera, his current project is still in the early stages of the build, the earthworks are almost done and the internal lap pool has just taken shape. The site is tidy, everything has a place and multi-coloured string lines mark out the various features of this… Continue reading WG de Gruchy Construction: Where Traditional Meets Digital Building Methods
Troydon Contractors: The changing face of construction
Contractor profile: Troydon Contractors Jumping into the cab of their 5.5ton Hitachi ZAXIS 55U that was recently fitted with a new engcon tiltrotator, Blair Abernethy from Troydon Contractors was all smiles. “Let’s put the new kit to work!” he said as he got stuck into the final trim of Kowhai Intermediate School’s new carpark surfacing… Continue reading Troydon Contractors: The changing face of construction
Why we chose the eBee X Survey Drone [Interview]
We sat down with Jordan Whyte, Senior Mine Surveyor at Oceana Gold, to find out how their Surveyors are using drone technology and why they chose the eBee X Survey Drone. GS: Can you give us an overview of the Macraes Operation? Jordan: The Macraes Gold Mine site in New Zealand’s South Island is the… Continue reading Why we chose the eBee X Survey Drone [Interview]