Whether you are managing field crews in multiple locations or simply one small residential housing project, digital programming is available to help at every stage of the layout.
Introducing Digital Layout, a user-friendly building construction software by Topcon Positioning Systems. This software is designed to help contractors adopt a digital layout workflow for increased efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. It provides a competitive advantage for general contractors, concrete contractors, MEP contractors, steel erectors, fire suppression companies and more.
Digital Layout is a cost-efficient building construction field software that works in combination with a Topcon LN 3D laser or a Topcon GT robotic total station. It is intended to benefit a wide variety of trades and professionals with varying technology skills.
According to Ray Kerwin, director of global product planning for Topcon, “With today’s job site challenges, contractors need the best and easiest way to perform layout. Topcon provides that with this software dedicated to building construction applications.”
The software provides a step-by-step guide to streamline routines and workflows. Even those who are new to digital layout technology can use it with ease. Those who are skilled in the use of robotic total stations will appreciate the intuitive functionality of Digital Layout.
Digital Layout can be used with the Point Manager plug-in for Autodesk Revit or AutoCAD to create point files in the office and seamlessly transfer as-built data back to a contractor’s design software. It is compatible with 2D, 3D and BIM workflows and is supported by Microsoft Windows and Android operating systems.
Users can easily generate real-time PDF reports to summarize work progress for stakeholders. Topcon MAGNET Enterprise web service is also included, enabling users to easily share data between the office and field.
This software is a valuable tool for all building construction users and helps to increase productivity, and profitability, and minimize the training time for new workers.
Gary Fleisher is the Editor in Chief of Modular Home Source and Offsite Builder magazine. Email at [email protected]
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