We are delighted to announce that the launch issue of Down to Earth, KOREC’s Machine Control newsletter is now available. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to receive a copy, please email us at marketing@korecgroup.com with your postal address.

For those that can’t wait for the postman, please visit http://www.korecgroup.com/files/newsletter_uploads_file-13.pdf where you can expect to find …Eight Trimble launches from Bauma, case studies, meet the team, software updates and much more.

Down to Earth

Trimble Dimensions 2010

Trimble have announced the dates for their biggest international event of 2010, Trimble Dimensions, which will be held in Las Vegas between the 8th & 10th November. Trimble Dimensions is the one place where you can make connections to gain insight into positioning solutions that can transform the way you work - you’ll get the chance to talk direct to Trimble experts as well as the opportunity to listen to some visionary presentations given by Trimble’s panel of guest speakers.  See the outline Agenda for the conference on the Trimble Dimensions website.

Trimble are also offering users of their systems the chance to present at the conference, and have today extended the deadline for their call for papers to 1st August. Each approved speaker will receive a complimentary full registration to Trimble Dimensions 2010. In addition, all papers will be published on the Conference website. Full details and terms on the Trimble Dimensions website.

Win a trip to Las Vegas

Trimble are also running a Student Paper Competition aimed at survey students, with the writer of the best surveying application paper winning a trip to Trimble Dimensions plus 3 nights’ accommodation in Las Vegas. This is combined with the opportunity to win a Trimble R8 GNSS for your survey school, college or university. Full details on the Trimble Dimensions website.

So Register Now to increase your knowledge base from hundreds of educational sessions that focus on surveying, engineering, construction, mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geospatial, infrastructure, utilities and mobile resource management solutions. At Trimble Dimensions 2010 you will learn how the convergence of technology can make collaborating easier and more productive to gain a competitive edge.

The current latest build of GeoSite is 5.1.130 for which the update file can be downloaded from the KOREC website. Keeping up to date with software builds allows the user to take full advantage of any improvements and advances made within the packages.

All of the latest builds of GeoSite 5.1 survey processing software can be found at:

http://www.korecgroup.com/resources.php?cat=software

This page on the website is updated every time a new build is released, so don’t forget to check back from time to time just in case…

It is necessary to have a current software support warranty in order to be able to install the latest updates. If you are not sure, or need to check whether your installation is still within warranty give us a call in Land Survey & Construction Support either on 0151 931 6722 or on 0845 603 1214 (follow the option keys) and we’ll be able to find out for you or take the necessary steps to extend your software warranty.

Trimble VRS Now story featured on NCE:

Korec zooms in on M25 widening job | Features | New Civil Engineer.

The story features on the NCE website, reporting that following a thorough evaluation process, Skanska Balfour Beatty JV have taken up a Trimble VRS Now Site License for the M25 Road Widening Scheme. This License provides coverage for the entire job, which is over 100km in length, through a customized ‘polygon’ of the area which also includes all slip roads.

Full story in the KOREC News section of korecgroup.com

For all those who use Trimble office software to post-process GNSS survey data there is now a new configuration update file available dated 30th June 2010.

This file updates the antenna and receiver information used in GPS post processing to ensure that the best possible levels of accuracy are achieved from your data.

As the Ordnance Survey take advantage of the regular improvements in receiver and antenna technology it is important to keep up to date with the characteristics of any new hardware in order to calculate GPS positions accurately and correctly.

The latest Configuration update file can be found at http://www.korecgroup.com/resources.php?cat=software within the “Utilities” section in a folder named “GPS Antenna Files”.

CAT D7E & Trimble on the KOREC stand

Hillhead 2010 has just finished and this years glorious weather was appreciated by visitors and exhibitors alike.

Aided by Trimble and Finning, the KOREC stand was busy for the duration with the full Trimble range of Machine Control and Site Positioning Systems on show, all backed up by KOREC’s expertise.

As predicted, the Finning supplied Caterpillar D7E with Trimble’s GCS900 system, attracted lots of attention. KOREC’s Peter Brooks explains, “We asked Finning if they could help us out at this years show by providing a Caterpillar D7E for our stand. This machine - the first-ever electric drive track-type tractor D7E consuming up to 20 percent less fuel while increasing the productivity by 10 percent - reflects just what the business is all about, innovation and technology and ultimately sustainability.”

There was also a huge amount of interest in the Trimble Site Positioning Systems demonstrated the stand. Contractors were keen to learn how the SPS products can utilise GPS or Robotic Total Stations to help them improve their efficiency on site with the use of the Trimble SCS900 Site Controller Software.

To find out more about the CAT D7E and ‘Lastability‘ please visit the Finning site

Perfectly level surface - Nadal has no problem showing his first round opponent the door at this years Wimbledon

Wimbledon fortnight is upon us and Centre Court is looking better than ever!

Could this be down to the trimming up of the base materials with a Blec dragbox and a Spectra laser grading system supplied by KOREC’s own Peter Brooks?

Using Trimble GPS to map Japanese Knotweed in Cornwall

Register now to join KOREC and Trimble® at Europe’s largest sustainability event which takes place next week at London’s ExCel.  Futuresource is a joint event from the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) and provides a forum for debating key issues, discussing best practice and sharing expertise and solutions.

KOREC will be joining Trimble’s Environmental solutions team on stand number B24, showcasing Trimble’s environmental solutions which cover all aspects and every step of the waste management process. The portfolio provides complete positioning solutions and services, starting at the waste collection, transportation through to its recycling and disposal at modern sanitary landfills or waste-to-energy facilities.

KOREC’s Machine Control Manager Pete Brooks will be on the stand to discuss ways that Trimble’s Machine

Trimble compaction systems at work on landfill

Control and Site Positioning Systems can be used to improve the construction, management and maintenance of landfill sites. In properly managing this issue, having the latest equipment and technology ensures that projects are planned and tasks are executed efficiently.

Trimble’s Eurpopean Sales Manager for Environmental Solutions Goran Jedrejčić will be available to discuss how Trimble’s range of solutions can be used in the Environmental services industry, supporting those who provide land and water management services that help preserve natural resources or ecosystems. Whether your environmental services include site assessment, remediation, survey, mapping, land or marine, Trimble solutions can help get the job done faster, with more accuracy and with improved efficiency.

To register to attend, please visit the Futuresource website.

For all those who use Trimble office software to post-process GNSS survey data there is now a new configuration update file available dated 20th May 2010.

This file updates the antenna and receiver information used in GPS post processing to ensure that the best possible levels of accuracy are achieved from your data.

As the Ordnance Survey take advantage of the regular improvements in receiver and antenna technology it is important to keep up to date with the characteristics of any new hardware in order to calculate GPS positions accurately and correctly.

The latest Configuration update file can be found at http://www.korecgroup.com/resources.php?cat=software within the “Utilities” section in a folder named “GPS Antenna Files”.

Trimble Connected Site

At Hillhead 2010 KOREC will be showcasing a range of Trimble^® engineering and construction solutions and our technical consultants will be on-hand to give demonstrations of Trimble’s Connected Site and Trimble Machine Control and Site Positioning Solutions.

The KOREC team work with the extensive range of Trimble Grade Control Systems. From lasers to the highest performing Total Stations and GPS these rugged systems are easy to use, fully upgradable and flexible enough to meet a wide range of applications.

The Trimble Construction Site Positioning Systems are designed to provide contractors with state-of-the-art construction positioning solutions. Trimble SPS provide the construction engineer the ability to quickly resolve problems on site and the flexibility to complete any task with the maximum efficiency.

KOREC are also delighted to announce that our stand will feature the Caterpillar^® D7E Dozer. The D7E features an innovative diesel-electric drive technology, designed to burn up to 30% less fuel and consume fewer fluids and parts for reduced owning and operating costs. Improved productivity and efficiency means getting more work done while using fewer resources.

Visit KOREC at stand N19 and learn how to connect your site with Trimble.