It’s not often that a selection of survey kit gets the chance to feature on prime time TV, but with the return of Channel 4’s Time Team, Trimble instruments will once again be taking their place in the spotlight. Now in its 15th year, the new series will be covering locations from every corner of the British Isles and time periods from the Neolithic through Roman, Medieval and Tudor periods and even the 19th century. Dr Henry Chapman who is principally responsible for all the surveying of the excavated trenches, artefacts and geophysics kindly allowed himself to be interviewed by… Read More

This article by Jeff Winke of Associated Construction Publications was published recently on the Highway and Heavy Information Source website in the States, we liked it, and thought you’d like it too! Piloting a fighter jet, removing a brain tumor, programing a particle accelerator, and operting a hydraulic excavator all require a high level of skill. Quick thinking, eye-hand coordination, and planning for the next move are all required for safe execution. When it comes to heavy equipment operation, excavator operators are in their own league. The machine itself is very dynamic, and the work being performed isn’t directly underneath… Read More

Whilst members of our KOREC Mapping Team are out and about, they are frequently asked questions about Reinstatement Work under the Traffic Management Act 2004 and how to comply with these new legal obligations. To help clarify these requirements, we’ve drawn up our own list of Traffic Management FAQ’s but will be delighted to answer any additional queries you may have on how KOREC can help you comply and avoid fines. Traffic Management Act 2004: what does it mean for you? Following the implementation of the new Traffic Management Act from 1st April, there is a new requirement for Utility… Read More

To date KOREC have had a small amount of involvement with Olympic projects. We have supplied products directly to the ODA, and also our Trimble 3D Scanner to Team Surveys who have been involved in the Weymouth project for the 2012 Sailing site. As a business we have attended a few events and conferences to try and get a better understanding of how to win business associated with 2012.  For a company like ours, there seem to be two real options available to us. As with any other construction project, if the main contractor that wins the work already uses… Read More

Trimble has launched its next generation of durable, lightweight field computing devices with integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) technology — the new Trimble(R) Juno(TM) SB and Juno SC handhelds. These pocket-sized devices are packed with features and functionality. In addition to integrated GPS, both models include wireless LAN (WLAN) and Bluetooth(R) connectivity, a 3 Megapixel camera, a 533 MHz processor, 128 MB of onboard memory, a MicroSD/SDHC memory card slot, an all-day battery and a 3.5 inch display. “The Juno series handhelds are the ideal solution for GIS-enabled organizations that require high productivity from their mobile field workforce,” said Peter… Read More

The “Connected Site™” strategy is the answer that comes loud and clear from Trimble, but what is the Connected Site solution, who benefits and how is it relevant to the UK market? The Connected Site strategy is Trimble’s vision of how the future construction environment will operate and underlines Trimble’s own move from a provider of products to a provider of solutions. It is a place where the application of advanced positioning and information technology plays a pivotal role in improving accuracy and productivity in all phases of the construction process – Feasibility – Planning – Building – Maintenance and… Read More

We have finally taken the plunge into the world of blogging. Over the coming months we will be filling our blog with all manner of interesting and relevant articles.  Feel free to pop by every now and again with a cuppa and join us as we ramble about all things survey, construction and mapping. If you have any questions or suggestions for topics please feel free to let us know, we hope to make this an informal and relaxed kind of place!