SERVICES

Machine Control

Machine control enables seamless communication between a 3D digital model uploaded to the computer system and its different receivers. These receivers can include equipment such as bulldozers and excavators fitted with computers, and buckets and blades equipped with GPS devices.

Referenced to GPS coordinates, the 3D model enables a more efficient, cost-effective, and accurate machine control on site when preparing the ground for curb lines, drainage and building positions. It is uploaded to the on-board computers of the vehicles, which are then able to interact with the machinery controls. As the machine moves, the GPS documents its real-time positioning. The computer can automatically adjust the buckets or blades to the required surface elevations or excavation depths.

Key Benefits

No pegs left in the ground to get lost or moved and no returns to site for rectification of pegs
No need for a permanent setting out engineer on site
Less site engineers walking between vehicles on site improves Health & Safety controls
Working to a digital design model increases efficient use of time on site
Chances of human error reduced
No waiting time between one lot of setting out and another due to the constant use of the digital model

Deliverables

Setting up a robust site control network prior to construction
3D digital terrain model or string lines in DXF format
Simplified plan of groundworks relating only to the job in hand, ensuring machine operators are focused on the work to be done
Sensibly layered 3D line drawing

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As the contracts Manager for MC Construction, I’m responsible for overseeing several sites and schemes at once, and I am also involved in the design development. For MC Construction to be able to help Royal Mail develop this existing site, we needed a lot of vital underground information on the location. Powers were able to provide us with an underground utility survey, that was clear and accurate, enabling us to be able to place the Hydrobrake in the most efficient position and excavate the car park, without putting our team and others in danger.