The New GTS-250 and SET-60 Series Total Stations from Topcon and Sokkia Offer a Straightforward Measuring Solution

As the sun sets slowly in the West, the days of using theodolites and tapes are also waning – all thanks to the invention of Total Stations. Although the former are used regularly on site, total stations are extensively used in surveying and construction because they can measure both distances and angles. 

By combining both angle and distance measurement in the same field equipment, it offers amazing advantages to the surveyor:  

Ditch Your Bubble Level, Plumb Bob and Pencil – Leica Lino Dot Lasers Have it All

Have you ever tried installing a window or partition wall? How about a sprinkler system? Laying the perfect tiles you’ve just found for that new bathroom? No? Well, me neither. But I’ve encountered many contractors, plumbers and electricians in my line of work – enough to feel as if I’m the one doing the actual work! Ok, well maybe as the real construction professional here, you wouldn’t agree, but one thing I have certainly learned along the way is – perfect leveling and alignment is everything in this business. So, when searching for the ideal laser level to efficiently aid in these types of tasks, you’ll need a reliable and accurate tool. For a range of highly functional interior construction lasers, consider the Leica Lino line – all simple to operate and equipped with practical features.

Do you ever feel like your ceiling is sloping down? Why the Leica Roteo Construction Laser is your Solution

Well, it has happened to me. The contractor was working on plans for renovating the kitchen and all he needed was to take one look. He said it is a fairly common issue for walls and ceilings not to be level in older homes. Which makes sense; after all, in those days Leica wasn’t around to manufacture their Roteo Self-Leveling Lasers.

Working in construction nowadays means being equipped with the right tools. Not only that, you want compact tools that can be used for multiple applications. Because nobody likes to schlep more than they have to, right?

Spectra Field and Office Software Gets an Unlikely Comparison

While taking a trip down memory lane, I remembered how stressful my last year in college was. Teachers bombarded my class with requirements we had to submit before we could even graduate. While I struggled to fulfill each of my teacher’s demands, making a thesis was probably the most tedious of all.

Writing a thesis is tough. It doesn't really take a genius to figure that out but if you are, then your classmates must have uttered a little prayer so they could team up with you. Despite all the pressure regarding the deadline, my anxiety was greatly reduced by the fact that my thesis in college was in fact a group effort. To be honest, I disappeared in the middle of the project and then was pushed by my colleagues to present the findings during the final presentation – a very good punishment. Sigh!

Anyway, bringing life to a construction project is actually a lot like creating a thesis. In fact, both of them undergo the same basic process before a good outcome can be achieved.

For instance:

Topcon’s New MAGNET Software Streamlines Surveying Communication Between Field and Office. Why Are You Still Carrying Around a USB Stick?

As an amateur land surveyor or design engineer, you don’t want to look like a complete newbie on the jobsite, do you? Recording accurate measurements, knowing how to handle field equipment or producing field designs and maps is a must – that is if you want your fellow surveyors to take you seriously.

Confidence is the key to everything! That is why MAGNET Field and MAGNET Office software were created to provide a hassle-free data collection and data processing experience for professionals and non-professionals alike.


But what exactly is MAGNET Field and Office?

Featuring the New Topcon FC-2600 Data Collector – Keyboard, Touchscreen or Maybe a Little of Both?

In the surveying world, there is a showdown much greater than iPhone vs. Blackberry. It is between the 'must have' touchscreen handheld field controllers that are set to make land data collection much easier and surveying data collectors with keyboards. Topcon Positioning makes both, but is the new FC2600 tempting enough to lure you away from the touchscreen crowd?

Are You Seeing Double? Bosch’s Laser Distance Meter Keeps Getting Better with the GLM80

Just when you thought you’ve seen them all…the Bosch GLM80 steps in. The Bosch GLM80 Laser Rangefinder is not just your typical handheld measuring device that reads distances and makes calculations. Don’t get me wrong – that’s a big part of this innovative digital tool, considering its 262-foot range and accuracy to ±1/16 inch. But, the Bosch GLM80 digital measurer is all that – and more. It brings new features to the world of digital laser measuring, such as a lithium-ion power source, rotating screen and probably most impressive of all – the ability to transform into a digital level using the included R60 Measuring Rail.






Let’s start with the GLM80’s dual role, then we’ll backtrack to the device itself.