How to Guides
Here to answer your questions.
Everything you need to know
Discover our ‘How to Guides’, covering everything from What’s a Land Survey to How to choose the right GNSS System for you. We want to be your guide to everything geospatial and if the answer to your question isn’t here, we will put you in touch with an expert.
Land Surveying
What is a land survey?
Discover the different types of land surveys and why you might need one, as well as the role of a surveyor and the costs involved.
How Does Land Surveying Work?
Discover how land surveying works, why surveys are needed, what surveyors check and what land surveyors use to complete a survey.
What Equipment Does a Land Surveyor Use?
Discover what equipment a land surveyor uses. From Theodolites and Total Stations to drones and 3D laser scanners.
Total Stations
How to Use a total station for setting out
Discover our step-by-step on how to use a total station for setting out. From getting started, to control points, data capture and more.
Understanding Total Stations
Discover the key components and functions of a Total Station, plus their applications. Learn more about robotic total stations, imaging and scanning capabilities and virtual tours.
Benefits of Using a Total Station for Setting Out
Discover the benefits of total station for setting out. Learn how the total station enhance the accuracy and efficiency of setting out tasks.
Total Stations vs Other Surveying Technologies
We compare Totals Stations with GNSS systems and Laser Scanning including use cases, costs and more, giving you what you need to know.
GNSS Systems
GNSS vs GPS: What are the differences?
Discover the differences, benefits and applications of GNSS vs GPS technology and equipment. Learn which one is the best for you.
How is GNSS Used in Land Surveying and Mapping?
Discover how GNSS is used in land surveying and mapping. Explore the equipment, data collection and processing.
Quick Guide: Choosing the right Trimble GNSS
Discover the key considerations to help you make an informed decision and ensure that you choose the right Trimble GNSS receiver.
The Benefits of Using GPS in Construction Setting Out
We explain how GPS/GNSS technologies work and how the increased accuracy and efficiency benefits the construction setting out process.
3D Laser Scanning
What is laser scanning used for?
Discover what laser scanning is used for and what applications is has across different industries such as construction.
Laser Scanning vs LiDAR
Discover the key applications and difference between laser scanning and LiDAR. Learn which technology will suit your project.
What is a Point Cloud?
Discover what is a Point Cloud, how they are created, what equipment can used to create them and how they are used in the real world.
Measured Building Surveying
What is a measured building survey?
Here we dig deeper into why, what for, and the equipment used for measured building surveys.
UAV and Aerial Mapping
What is a drone Survey?
Learn about drone surveying. Discover the accuracy a drone can achieve, why they are used and the applications that a drone can be used for.
