How to Guides

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.

Discover how land surveying works, why surveys are needed, what surveyors check and what land surveyors use to complete a survey.

Discover what equipment a land surveyor uses. From Theodolites and Total Stations to drones and 3D laser scanners.

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.

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.

Discover the benefits of total station for setting out. Learn how the total station enhance the accuracy and efficiency of setting out tasks.

We compare Totals Stations with GNSS systems and Laser Scanning including use cases, costs and more, giving you what you need to know.

Discover the key differences when choosing between a Leica and a Trimble Total Station.

Discover the full range of total station applications, from construction and topographic surveying to archaeology, forensics, and structural monitoring.

Discover how to choose the right robotic total station for your projects, with practical guidance on matching specifications and features to the way you actually work.

Discover the differences, benefits and applications of GNSS vs GPS technology and equipment. Learn which one is the best for you.

Discover how GNSS is used in land surveying and mapping. Explore the equipment, data collection and processing.

Discover the key considerations to help you make an informed decision and ensure that you choose the right Trimble GNSS receiver.

We explain how GPS/GNSS technologies work and how the increased accuracy and efficiency benefits the construction setting out process.

Find out how to get the most from your GNSS receiver, from hardware and software setup through to selecting the right correction service for precise, reliable positioning.

Discover what laser scanning is used for and what applications is has across different industries such as construction.

Discover the key applications and difference between laser scanning and LiDAR. Learn which technology will suit your project.

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.

Discover how 3D laser scanning is transforming infrastructure projects, delivering faster, safer and more accurate data across every stage of the project lifecycle.

Discover what laser scanner accuracy really means, what affects it in the field, and how to choose the right scanner for your application.

Discover the most common laser scanning survey mistakes, why they happen, and how to avoid them with practical guidance from those who know the discipline best.

Here we dig deeper into why, what for, and the equipment used for measured building surveys.

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.

Discover the common challenges and how to overcome them when adding UAV survey and mapping drone technology to your business.

Discover the full UAV 3D mapping workflow, from mission planning and data capture through to processing, georeferencing, and client-ready deliverables.

Explore the key benefits, applications, and best practices that separate a high-quality drone survey from one that simply generates a large volume of data.

Find out where the real productivity gains from aerial survey drones come from and how to unlock them reliably in practice.