KOREC Group is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as the exclusive channel partner in the UK and Ireland for Exyn Technologies, a leading US specialist in autonomous robotics and data collection

KOREC’s focus will lie with the company’s latest 3D mapping solution, the recently released Exyn Nexys.  Modular in design, this system can be used as a handheld device as well as an attachment to a drone, ground robot, vehicle, or backpack.

The Nexys is equipped with a LiDAR scanner and Exyn’s proprietary SLAM algorithms, delivering exceptional capture speeds of up to 1.9 million scan points per second, alongside real-time point cloud colourisation.

The system can also navigate autonomously in GNSS-denied environments, featuring what Exyn defines as Autonomy Level 4 capabilities. At this level, drones and robots can explore and map unknown spaces completely independentlyeliminating the need for human intervention.

The introduction of the Nexys range, which includes both standard and Pro models, further strengthens KOREC’s portfolio of mobile mapping systems. This expansion ensures that KOREC continues to meet the growing demand for accurate, easily captured point cloud data with workflows relevant to the UK and Irish markets.

Additional Nexys features include direct export into Trimble Reality Cloud Platform Service (TRCPS), integration of Trimble GNSS solutions for precise georeferencing, adjustment to ground control meaning no drift, real time colourisation and advanced dust filtering.

Mark Poveda, Managing Director – UK & Ireland, KOREC Group said: 

“Exyn recognises KOREC as a trusted partner with decades of experience in delivering customer-focused solutions shaped by invaluable feedback. With our strong mutual alignment with Trimble, this partnership is a perfect fit, ensuring that Exyn’s cutting-edge US technology is introduced to the UK and Irish markets by a local expert who understands their customer’s real-world challenges faced on site every day.”

Brandon Torres Declet, CEO at Exyn Technologies said:

“We are thrilled to welcome KOREC Group as our first UK and Irish-based partner. Their commitment to empowering industries to measure, map, and manage the natural and built environment aligns perfectly with our mission. We’re excited to collaborate with a like-minded partner to bring Exyn’s cutting-edge autonomous technology to the UK market.”

About Exyn

Founded in 2014 with headquarters in Philadelphia, Exyn Technologies is pioneering autonomous aerial robot systems for complex, GNSS-denied environments. The company’s full-stack solution enables flexible deployment of single or multi-robots that can intelligently navigate and dynamically adapt to complex environments in real-time.

Download a PDF of this press release here

Nexys is a modular system and can be used as a handheld device as well as an attachment to a drone, ground robot, vehicle, or backpack

03/03/2025

Sam Hough, Construction Business Manager (UK), KOREC Group, reports from this year’s prestigious BITA (British and Irish Trading Alliance) Gala Ball and Awards Celebration

On Saturday 19th October, I was delighted to join KOREC’s Group Leadership Team at the biggest event in the BITA (British and Irish Trading Alliance) calendar, the Gala Ball and Awards Celebration. Held bi-annually at a prestigious location in London, this year the Raffles Hotel, the event is a fabulous coming together of prominent figures in the construction, property, financial, and hospitality industry providing opportunities for networking whilst also supporting charitable causes. 

As one of the headline sponsors of the evening, it was an excellent opportunity for KOREC to connect with key figures across various industries such as Laing O’Rourke, John Sisk and Sons and Kelly Communications, and share the our ‘Measure, Map and Manage’ message with relation to the connected construction site, expanded on in the latest release of BITA’s publication ‘Networks’ with this piece below:  

Pictured above (left to right), Mark Poveda (Managing Director – UK & Ireland), Sam Hough (Construction Business Manager (UK), Mark Reid (UK Sales Director), Alan Browne (Executive Chairman) and John McGoey (CEO at ECC Group) 

Imagine a construction site powered by real-time data, a truly connected construction site enables a reduction in errors, the latest models are used for setting out, enhanced team collaboration, clearer communication, significant time and cost savings and increased project visibility. But how can that be achieved? 

It’s a widely published figure that the cost of construction rework is estimated to represent between 2% and 20% of total costs, according to the Construction Industry Institute (CII) (average of 12%). Whilst we’re never going to live in a perfect world, consider how significantly that figure could decrease if every team member – from finance and design to engineering, surveying, and construction – worked from a single source of easily accessible, up-to-date data, including models, schedules, and documents? 

Two Trimble solutions enable just that: 

Trimble Connect is a cloud-based platform that allows project teams to share, view, and coordinate on construction models and data in real time. With an emphasis on collaboration, it supports the entire lifecycle of a construction project by providing a space where stakeholders can review 3D models, 2D drawings, 3D laser scans and other project files. 

Trimble Viewpoint is a cloud-based construction management solution designed to integrate various aspects of a project, from accounting to project management, into one unified platform. 

Together, they provide a seamless flow of data between project management and project execution. 

Working with KOREC: Connected data in practice 

KOREC specialises in the development, and subsequent roll-out of field to office workflows (using Trimble Viewpoint and Trimble Connect) and the integration of all your Trimble measuring and surveying equipment. The latest Building Safety Act imposes stricter requirements for as-built documentation. Trimble Connect can assist here covering all setting out data irrespective of the sensor used whether a total station, laser scanner or augmented reality.  

A recent XYZ report, Constructing Tomorrow, states that the two main ways the industry is addressing errors and rework is through using advanced technology and equipment and better communication protocols, something that we are seeing increasingly backed up by KOREC customers, for example:  

Mercury Engineering enhanced communication, minimised model errors and saved time across global teams by using Trimble’s XR10 mixed reality headset technology. The XR10 enabled the creation of sharable videos and images for a large-scale, three-floor data centre project, allowing the team to quickly identify potential issues and efficiently collaborate with remote members, who were often in different countries. 

Walsh Steel Detailing (WSD) saved invaluable time on a recent large project using a Trimble X7 laser scanner and the XR10 mixed reality headset. Trimble Connect allowed for the seamless sharing of 3D models and real-time data, enabling remote and on-site teams to identify issues, ensure model accuracy, and collaborate efficiently, reducing errors and improving project delivery. 

The team felt that the two technologies complimented each other perfectly with the X7 allowing WSD to bring the site to their office so they could model around it whilst the XR10 allowed them to verify the model on site and gain total client confidence in the work they were doing before any material was cut. 

Laing O’Rourke used Trimble’s Connect AR augmented reality app to give their building construction workers even greater accessibility to 3D models in the field. The app runs on tablets and smartphones and via QR markers allows for easy positioning of 3D models whilst on the job site. 

Trimble Connect AR has been designed to revolutionise QA/QC workflows through the viewing of digital models at 1:1 scale onsite and in context. This enables the Laing O’Rourke project team to validate the build, observe omissions, and visually collaborate to resolve issues. 

They recently used the system on the prestigious Whiteley redevelopment in London. The versatility of the system was proved by positive feedback from three different teams, MEP, Structural and Design Engineering. 

What next? 

Trimble Viewpoint, Trimble Connect, and Trimble’s construction measurement portfolio are revolutionising the construction industry by enhancing efficiency, collaboration, and visibility. As technology advances, these platforms will be essential for the success of construction projects.  

The construction team at KOREC is dedicated to empowering our customers to develop workflows that fully utilise these transformative tools. 

Trimble’s innovative technology is paving the way for more efficient and accurate building processes. Let’s build better together! 

Europe’s largest maize maze is back and it’s even better than last year, all set out with some special assistance from a KOREC supplied Trimble TDC650 handheld GNSS.

If there’s one thing that we can rely on from Tom Pearcy, Maze Master at York Maze, it’s a fantastic theme for this annual attraction. Over the years, we’ve been delighted to help him out with the loan of various high-accuracy Trimble GPS systems for setting out the intricated designs. Our favourite? Well, it’s a toss-up between ‘40 years of Star Wars’ and ‘90 years of Lego play’.

So, what have we got for this year? Here’s a clue:

I’m the scariest creature in the deep dark wood, with my terrible tusks and my terrible claws!

Yes, the theme for 2024 is 25 years of The Gruffalo, and as ever it covers over 5km of pathways cut into the 15-acre field. Tom chose the theme because “…I used to love reading The Gruffalo to my children, it is something that appeals to grown-ups too. My design celebrating 25 Years of The Gruffalo has been cut out using Trimble GPS technology supplied by KOREC to plot the pathways. It is nerve-wracking because I can’t tell if I’ve made a mistake and put a path in the wrong place until July when the maize plants are fully grown and the final image is revealed.”

A couple of years ago, Tom revealed exactly how the maize magic happens and why the Trimble TDC650 is helpful.         

“We’ve come a long way since our first creation in 2002. Back then our mazes were based on just lines and circles drawn onto graph paper and in the field, we used sticks and strings to set out the design, a time-consuming exercise which could take two weeks or more.

Today the process is much more straightforward. Our theme is designed in a basic drawing package and then uploaded onto our Trimble handheld GNSS. We then go out into the maize field and effectively create the biggest dot to dot in the world!

Using the map on the handheld, I plot out the design amongst the 6” high maize plants, marking the points as I go, whilst a cultivator follows on behind.

The TDC650 has been great for mapping out the maze, it holds its accuracy all day long, and it didn’t lose its connection for the whole time we used it, something the previous models could be prone to. The accuracy allows us to create ever more complex mazes, that look truly amazing from the sky!”

York Maze is open for visitors to explore from Saturday 15 July to Monday 2 September 2024 when the crop will be harvested. Book tickets here.

If you’d like to learn more about the Trimble mapping systems, call our KOREC Mapping Team on UK: +44 (0) 345 603 1214 or Ireland +353 (0) 1456 4702

By following all the industry guidelines, nationwide survey company Survey Solutions is sending out a strong message to equipment thieves: ‘If you steal from us, we will pursue every angle to reclaim that instrument.’ The result is a Trimble S5 Total Station tracked and recovered from Poland.

Whilst survey equipment theft remains rife as recently reported by The Survey Association in one of its regular updates, on a more encouraging front, an instrument stolen from Survey Solutions has been reclaimed from Warsaw in Poland.

For Survey Solutions’ Survey Manager, Reece Maycey, the tracking and recovery of this instrument has proved to be a satisfying experience and one that throws some light on what happens when a piece of equipment is stolen:

“Our company has experienced instrument theft in the past and we have several cases currently under investigation. However, this time, our efforts have led to a successful outcome and the experience of dealing with the relevant parties in the recovery of the instrument have been extremely positive starting with a receptive response from the local police through to the help we’ve received from TSA, DeterTech and the UK Police Task Force that deals with construction and agricultural equipment theft.”

Whilst Survey Solutions protects its equipment in a number of ways (including the use of Trimble’s Sentinel real-time device tracking solution and padlocks and cables) and ensures that all its surveyors are aware that remaining safe during a theft is the number one priority, inevitably incidents still occur. In this case, the KOREC supplied Trimble S5 Total Station was stolen from the roadside in a quiet dead-end street in East London whilst the surveyors were 50-60m away.

The local police were immediately alerted and at the same time, Reece used the Trimble Sentinel app to track the instrument’s movement in real-time. The tracking positions led to a nearby block of flats and although the police were on the scene promptly, it was impossible to pinpoint which flat the instrument was stored in.

Significant progress

However, three weeks later, the signal became active again allowing Reece to track its movement around the Warsaw area and at this stage significant progress was made. Through TSA, Survey Solutions were put in touch with the intelligence-led security solutions company DeterTech (formerly SmartWater), who work in alliance with TSA to coordinate a response to thieves who persistently target surveyors.

Reece was able to provide DeterTech with full details on the instrument, its serial number, type etc to identify it along with real-time positions in Warsaw where its frequent movement indicated it was being used on regular surveys in the area. DeterTech worked in conjunction with a police officer on the UK task force specialising in organised crime of the theft of construction and agricultural equipment who liaised with police in Poland.

The instrument was recovered by Polish police and is now in the possession of Survey Solutions’ insurance company.

For Reece Maycey, the success of this recovery underlines how important it is to collaborate with industry partners to provide the information that enables not just the recovery of instruments but the avoidance of theft in the first place. This can be assisted through the sharing of information and vigilant business practices that include being alert to unusual vehicle behaviour around a site and being prepared to bring in security in ‘hot spot’ theft areas that can be identified with TSA information.

TSA advice on keeping your equipment safe

About Sentinel: Protect your Trimble Total Stations in the field:

        T.R.U.S.T. KOREC

Sentinel is available as an after-market add-on for Trimble S Series and C5 instruments. Its usefulness goes far beyond retrieving missing instruments. It can help you find teams in the field at any given time. It also contains a G-force sensor that sends alerts to users to check instruments for calibration errors or damage when they’ve been dropped or have endured a rough ride…And remember, the Sentinel tracking module is installed inside the total station by KOREC, an authorised Trimble Service Provider.

Download the Sentinel PDF here

For more information on Sentinel, please call your regional KOREC consultant or contact us here.

KOREC is proud to announce that we support both serving and former military personnel – by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Established over a decade ago by the UK Government, the Covenant is a pledge from the nation to our armed forces, that they will be respected, supported and treated fairly.

We’re in good company – joining over 10,000 other businesses and organisations of all sizes who have pledged their support.

KOREC has an existing military connection through one of our own –Philip McCarten, who joined KOREC in 2020 as a member of our geospatial technical support team.

Prior to this, Phil was a member of the 42 Engineer Regiment (Geographic) as a Field Surveyor and Geographic Technician for almost a quarter of a century. The specialist unit is made up of both regulars and reservists, and provides geographic information, survey capabilities and mapping products for the Armed Forces. During his time in the unit, Phil travelled the globe conducting surveys, training and advising personnel in all manner of geographic matters. He even won the prestigious Queen’s Commendation for Bravery for his actions in West Africa in 1998.

Of the news that KOREC has signed up to the Covenant, Phil said;

“I’m delighted that KOREC have signed up, and wanted to say thanks and well done. KOREC is a great place to work and emulates the same values that are at the core of the Armed Forces. I am looking forward to seeing how we, as an organization, implement the covenant in our day to day working, especially as our Huntingdon office is only 3 miles away from my old regiment’s base!”

What is the Covenant?

The Covenant supports current serving members, reservists, veterans, family members, and those who have been injured during their service lifetime.

For reservists in particular, the pledge allows them to balance their civilian work with their Armed Forces role – by providing additional paid leave for them to complete necessary training.

The Covenant opens up a wide variety of support, including;

Discover more about the Armed Forces Covenant, including the complete list of pledging organisations, via their website; https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk/

We are delighted to share that we have been awarded the prestigious Investors In People & Investors In Wellbeing accreditation – with over 96% of employees agreeing that KOREC is a great place to work!

Launched 30 years ago, the Investors in People programme certifies organisations that perform against a wide range of criteria – including workplace culture, employee engagement, leadership, communication and working practices.

More recently, in 2019, they added the Investors in Wellbeing initiative – which measures an organisation’s commitment to physical & mental wellbeing.

Following a series of employee surveys and focus groups at the latter end of 2022, we were delighted to receive our accreditation at the first time of asking.

The report highlights a high level of satisfaction and engagement across the board – with our people feeling supported, appreciated – and that their achievements are recognised and their ideas listened to.

Amongst the top headlines, over 95% of our colleagues agreed that they felt supported by their manager, and that they trust the leaders of KOREC. Considering the KOREC Values  (to be happy, profitable & respected) – we were also delighted to learn that 95% of colleagues agree that we have created a culture where everyone feels respected.

Feeling good – inside and out

Our Wellbeing report also makes for very positive reading – confirming that we have ‘a clear and effective commitment to consider and protect the wellbeing of staff’.

We recognise the importance of maintaining robust physical and mental health – and have a wealth of resources in place to support this. These include our 5-strong Mental Health First Aid team, regular physical challenges, our two yearly parties, our provision of the Plumm mental health portal, an annual Wellbeing Survey, and in-person Wellness Days.

KOREC wellbeing day 2023 – “Absolutely adore KOREC – it’s the first place I have ever felt really looked after”

It’s a delight to hear that these initiatives are paying dividends – with several people commenting that ‘the corporate approach to wellbeing is one of the key things that will keep them working for KOREC’.

Despite all the positive news, we’re not resting on our laurels. We’ve committed to the 3-year accreditation, which means we’ll continue to work on improving the standard of life at KOREC – so that we can make it an even better place to work, for all our people.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our colleagues who took part in the surveys and focus groups.

Why not join in the fun?

99% of our colleagues agree that their work is interesting – so, if you’re looking for a new role within a welcoming, nurturing, exciting and supportive environment – why not check out our Careers page?

The super deduction tax relief scheme in the UK is coming to an end soon. So, if you’re planning to upgrade your tools of the trade, now would be an excellent time to do so. Read on to discover how the scheme works, who’s eligible, and how much you can claim…

What is the Super Deduction?

Announced by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak back in the 2021 budget, the super deduction scheme was established to boost investment, productivity and efficiency for UK businesses – especially after the hardship of 2020.

The scheme offers companies the rare opportunity to claim 130% tax relief on new plant and machinery, purchased before 31st March 2023.

Put another way, for every £1 you spend, your taxes are cut by up to 25p.

So, how does it work?

The scheme allows you to claim 130% tax relief on assets purchased before 31st March 2023.

Let’s look at an example.

Let’s say you purchase new kit at a total cost of £100,000.

In that accounting year, you can claim 130% of that figure (i.e. £130,000) from your taxable profits.

Applying 19% corporation tax to that £130,000 figure gives you a tax saving of £24,700

The table below provides a comparison of the Super Deduction with the previous system – as you can see, the tax saving is more than doubled in this example.

Previous SystemSuper Deduction
A company spends £2m on qualifying assets

They deduct £1m using the AIA* in year 1, leaving £1m

They then deduct £180,000 using WDAs** at 18%

Total deductions in this example are therefore £1.18m

Apply Corporation Tax at 19%

Equals £224,000 in tax savings

Or 11p in every £1 spent		Same company spends £2m on qualifying assets

They deduct £2.6m using the 130% rate Super Deduction tax rate







Apply Corporation Tax at 19%

Equals £494,000 in tax savings

or 24.7p in every £1 spent

*AIA, Annual Investment Allowance, ended December 2021 **WDAs, Writing Down Allowances

What equipment is included?

HM Treasury defines ‘plant and machinery’ as tangible assets that you use in the course of your business – aka, the tools of your trade.

They do not provide an exhaustive list, but examples of these types of assets include;

In order to qualify, the kit you purchase must be;

Of course, investing in new equipment isn’t just good for your tax affairs – it’s good for productivity too.

Just take a look at this recent example from Casterbridge Land Surveys – after investing in the R12i GNSS solution, they’re experiencing efficiency gains of 30-50% – put another way, they’re saving up to 3 hours – each and every day.

So, if you were looking to invest in some new kit, it’d be well worth making the investment before the 31st March deadline.

Why not complete the form below, for a call back from our friendly team?

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Who's eligible?

There are some basic eligibility requirements to qualify for the scheme;

If you're a sole trader, you can't use the Super Deduction scheme, but there is a simpler scheme you can take advantage of - find out more about this scheme, here

What else do I need to know?

For more information on how the Super Deduction scheme works, take a look at the gov.uk site on Super Deduction - via this link

All information on this page was correct at time of publication - 13 February 2023

Please note that the Super Deduction scheme is only available to UK companies - businesses should consult their professional tax adviser for full details of the scheme

If you’re a regular reader of the news, you’ll no doubt have seen a number of stories recently on how the 3G switch off is already affecting the way we go about our daily lives. 

In particular, the Sunday Times recently featured an article about the growth of parking apps (regular visitors to our cities can have to deal with 30 different ones!) as parking machines are removed. 

These machines are disappearing because the mobile phone operators are switching off the 3G data networks used to process card payments. 

According to the article, Vodafone switched off its 3G network in Plymouth and Basingstoke on February 28th and will switch off the entire network by the end of the year. EE’s 3G network will be closed by early next year, with Three to follow by the end of 2024.

This is a serious inconvenience and indicative of the type of changes we can expect a whole lot more of during 2023. Mark Poveda, Group Commercial Director of KOREC said: “The geospatial industry, as reliant as it has become on phone networks for GNSS receivers, loggers and general field/office comms, is going to be no exception. We’re already hearing anecdotal evidence of performance issues from customers who have noticed changes in service availability where they have previously worked without problem.”

Why is 3G being switched off?

Mobile providers are switching off the 3G networks to make room for the more advanced 4G and 5G networks. 4G and 5G give users better, faster and more reliable services and therein lies our opportunity.

When 3G networks first came online in 2002, it was like trading a tape measure for a 3D Laser Scanner and when the first iPhone was launched in 2007, little did we imagine that there would be over thirty-four iterations to date, with the first 3G version only released in 2008.  

Mark said: “When the 5G network is fully active, its potential is hard to imagine but I believe that if we prepare now, then 5G is another fantastic opportunity for our tech savvy, expanding industry to become even better, more effective and of course, more profitable too.”

So, what’s the plan?

KOREC customers have been asking us when the 3G switch-off will happen, what will happen and what controllers and receivers will be affected. First of all, we’d like to reassure you that this won’t happen overnight, but will be phased in, subject to each mobile provider’s personal timetable:

However, these timings may yet change and certainly aren’t set in stone and we are already receiving anecdotal evidence of performance issues from customers who have noticed changes in service availability where they have previously worked without problem.

Simply, if you are using any manufacturer’s loggers or receivers not compatible with 4G or above, the chances are you will be affected at some point.

As a distributor for Trimble survey and mapping solutions, here at KOREC, we’re in exactly the same position as everyone else and consequently, having to plan ahead for these inevitable changes. 

Our customers, whether they are surveyors or engineers, are asking for a better connected site. A 5G network will assist this by enabling data to flow even faster and more efficiently than previously. For example, 3G can reach speeds of 8MB per second. 5G speeds will eventually run in excess of 1GB per second, up to a maximum of 20GB. 

In geospatial terms, that means a 5GB laser scanning project that took 2 hours to download on the 3G network, can be downloaded in just 35 seconds on 5G! 

Additionally, reports are stating that 5G can support one thousand more devices per square metre than 4G – a welcome upgrade for an ever connected world where even your fridge can communicate with you on food expiry and usage!

We are already investing in and upgrading our solutions to meet this new demand and would urge all users of any manufacturer’s geospatial systems to look ahead as well so that they are not caught out unexpectedly on site. Nobody wants to disappoint a client, lose revenue, deal with frustrated surveyors in the field or fail to deliver a project on time.

Which loggers and receivers will be affected?

Those Trimble devices currently streaming data across the 3G network will connect to the 2G network when and where 3G is unavailable.  The devices involved are the older generation controllers and those with internal GNSS receiver modems, which include:

It’s extremely important to remember that all manufacturers of loggers and receivers released before 4G will be affected, this isn’t just something that will affect Trimble equipment.

What will happen if I am using one of these loggers or receivers when 3G is switched off?

What happens will very much depend on where you are working in the UK and Ireland. 

In areas where good 2G coverage remains (although this is scheduled to also be switched off by 2033), it is uncertain how reliable this coverage will be and how well it will perform. 

However, the one thing that is certain is that you will be challenged with the slower speeds of a 2G network.

It’s also worth bearing in mind that there are no resources available that clearly detail which areas of the country have good, if any 2G coverage.

What can I do to stop the 3G switch off affecting my day-to-day work?


Above all, the 3G switch off is something that cannot be accurately predicted beyond the fact that it will happen. 

Whilst we don’t want any KOREC customers to panic, we do urge you to be prepared and encourage all users of the loggers and receivers listed above to think ahead so that you are not caught out unexpectedly on site. 

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KOREC Group is delighted to announce that it is expanding its operations with the launch of BuildingPoint UK and Ireland as it becomes the newest partner to join Trimble’s BuildingPoint distribution network.

KOREC Group is an existing, established Trimble distribution geospatial partner with over 50 years of experience working with the construction industry. The addition of the BuildingPoint distributorship to its already extensive geospatial portfolio underlines KOREC’s commitment to expansion which saw the company announce 30 new positions across the company at the beginning of the year.

Over 70% of UK and Ireland construction projects run over time and over budget due to a number of factors including rework, barriers to stakeholder collaboration and challenges to onsite efficiency and productivity. Through this new Trimble partnership, those that work within the construction industry, including users of Trimble Tekla, Viewpoint and MEP software, can now access a full Trimble digital construction portfolio backed up by regional expertise .

This will be delivered through a BuildingPoint team dedicated to bringing tried and tested workflows to the UK and Irish markets. These workflows have been developed to deliver increased productivity, schedule adherence and cost discipline through tighter coordination, improved project transparency and collaboration.

The offering will include assistance with the adoption of digital workflows through a range of task specific software and hardware solutions from general setting out tools to Augmented and Mixed Reality technology and Robotics.

Alan Browne, Group Chief Executive of KOREC and EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist 2022 said:

“The creation of BuildingPoint UK and Ireland is the next phase on our journey along with Trimble of helping our partners in Building Construction operate more safely, more quickly and more accurately whilst reducing costs and the impact on the environment”

This dedicated and experienced team will be looked after by Sam Hough (UK) and Kevin Colwell (Ireland) whilst a new BuildingPoint construction focused website for the UK and Ireland has been launched at http://buildingpointukandireland.com.

The dates and locations of regional BuildingPoint launch events will be announced shortly.

ENDS

Sam Hough (left) and Kevin Colwell (right) with Spot the dog

About KOREC Group

KOREC Group is an established Trimble Geospatial Distributor, one of the largest and most successful in the world and has been for over 25 years. The company has been active in the construction market since its inception in the 1960s.

Since 2019 the Trimble construction side of the KOREC offering has been operating as KOREC Construction. BuildingPoint UK & Ireland joined the global BuildingPoint family in September 2022. This network brings the full range of Trimble Buildings’ solutions to their respective markets – solutions designed to improve your productivity, schedule adherence and cost discipline through tighter coordination, improve project transparency and collaboration. 

We’re now part of a growing family of BuildingPoint organisations across the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific.  

About Trimble BuildingPoint

BuildingPoint dealers represent Trimble Buildings’ solutions—a portfolio of synergistic hardware, software and service offerings that allow users to create and transfer constructible models throughout the DBO (Design, Build, Operate) lifecycle. Trimble is dedicated to transforming the planning, design, construction and operation of buildings through advanced, accessible, intuitive technologies. Trimble Buildings’ solutions provide an unprecedented capability to improve productivity, schedule adherence and cost discipline through tighter coordination, improved project transparency and collaboration—enabling stakeholders to realise greater agility, efficiency and insight.

KOREC Group recruits software industry expert to lead large-scale expansion of its K-MATIC operations

The full release can be found here

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Gabriel Hradilek in the new position of Chief Operating Office of K-MATIC, our in-house software development division.

K-MATIC provides customisable solutions for the collection, analysis and processing of geospatial data through a combination of its K-CAPTURE field data capture software, its K-PORTAL and Trimble hardware solutions. Gabriel will manage the next stage in the expansion of these areas.

In this new role, Gabriel will be working alongside KOREC Group CEO Alan Browne, and K-MATIC Software Lead Paul Brodin, to manage an ambitious investment program that will see K-MATIC triple in size by the end of 2022. Specialising in deep industry-focused product and services software development, Gabriel brings experience from high profile previous roles working with global brands such as IBM.

KOREC Group CEO, Alan Browne said: “With a particular interest in helping companies absorb, apply and profit from disruptive digital technologies, Gabriel’s experience is a perfect fit for the ambitious plans we have for K-MATIC as we expand both the breadth and geographical potential of the software we develop.”

Gabriel Hradilek said: “I’m delighted to be taking up the role of Chief Operating Officer of K-MATIC. During my professional career I`ve worked with a number of deep industry-focused product and services software development organisations across the globe, big and small. However, very few of them were actually focused on creating their own market like K-MATIC does in the geospatial, engineering and construction sectors. Its innovative approach to solving the specific problems of a client or vertical market provide tremendous scope for a successful future.”

ENDS