Capability = Productivity. In this training class we will show you how you can take control of your layout, reduce delays, and increase your bottom line. We will take you through a real world exercise from checking the job data, loading files, planning for setup, staking out and checking your work. A laptop is required for the morning session. The hands-on session will be outside, dress for any weather.

Topics will include:

• Data sources and types
• Staking Points / Lines / Locations
• Cut / Fill staking
• Loading and importing files
• One-man vs. 2-man systems
• Hands-on session

$200.00 per person. Lunch is included.

If you have been looking for a way to reduce your costs associated with earthwork quantity estimating and reducing delays on the jobsite, then sign up now for this information packed seminar.

This is your best opportunity to see the entire process required to work with AutoCAD files to generate an estimate and stake your site with GPS!

Keep up with the changes and watch as we:

• Clean up & Convert a CAD drawing to 3D
• Create our "existing and proposed" surfaces
• Define material areas & depths for subgrade
• "Drive" the surface to find errors
• Create Cut/Fill and material reports
• Create points for staking
• Build a surface model
• Load the data into the GPS controller for staking
• Load the same data into the controller for a machine and see how easy it is to use this technology!
• Use PDF files for estimating

You have seen the articles, heard the stories, now see it for yourself!

$50.00 per person. Lunch is included.

Hand held GPS receivers have come a long way in the last few years. In this seminar you will see some of the new developments in this market, as well as get some hands on time with a few of them.

We will be featuring the latest models from Topcon and Magellan.

Topics will include:

• Compare new vs. old
• What has changed in GPS technology
• What can be expected today vs. "yesterday"
• Single vs. Dual frequency
• DGPS options and what to expect from them
• H & V accuracy
• GIS and elevations
• Transferring files from the field to office
• Hands-on session

Cost to be determined.

Technology changes so fast these days that it is hard to keep up. GPS is no exception. In this seminar we will break down this technology into it’s basic elements, explain each of them in simple terms, and explain why understanding each of them is vital to your success with GPS.

Topics will include:

• Description of components that make up a GPS receiver
• Technical discussion of component operation & limitations
• Basic GPS operation
• GPS limitations
• Planning
• Troubleshooting
• Base/Rover - vs. - GPS Network
• Recommended procedures
• Localization (calibration)
• Grid vs. Ground coordinates
• Projections

$50.00 per person. Lunch is included.

The widespread use of GPS is creating the need for 3D Modeling technicians for file preparation. This seminar will introduce you to the concept of 3D modeling and some of the procedures, and issues that you should understand before undertaking this work.

Topics will include:

• CAD file types
• 2D - vs. - 3D
• Qualifying the data
• Managing layers
• Converting to 3D
• Building surfaces
• Viewing your work
• Exporting files

$50.00 per person. Lunch is included.

Learn modern layout techniques and get a grip on your productivity and profitability in this seminar. Featuring the Trimble LM80 Layout Manager, and various total stations, we will walk you through the process required to do your own layout.

Topics will include:

• Entering plan dimensions
• Verifying perimeter closure
• Checking dimensions
• Multiple setup methods
• Calculating layout information
• Layout procedures
• Quality control techniques
• One-man vs. 2-man systems
• Hands-on session

$50.00 per person. Lunch is included.

Surveyors and Contractors alike will appreciate the power, flexibility and value of Carlson SurvCE. In this seminar we will show you how to take advantage of the powerful, unique features of Carlson SurvCE software, for true “field to finish” productivity.

Topics will include:

• Creating multiple instrument settings profiles
• The power of Feature Codes
• Real time mapping (field drafting)
• Creating universally compatible drawing files (DXF/DWG)
• Drafting features and editing tools
• Auto topo options
• Point averaging
• CAD staking tools
• Calculating volumes
• Point, Line and offset staking

$50.00 per person. Lunch is included.

GPS is the wave of the future in the construction industry, just pick up any trade publication and see the excitement it is creating. We will start with a review of "GETTING THE DATA", followed by a discussion of how GPS works, it's benefits & limitations compared to other measuring tools. Attendees will use pre-loaded data to learn the processes necessary to operate a GPS system for staking.

• simple point staking: manholes, catch basins, radius points...
• line staking: curbing, road centerlines, pipe runs.....
• creating & staking offsets
• cut/fill staking
• pile volume measuring