The Significance of GPS Survey Tools in Construction Projects

The Global Positioning System, also known as GPS technology, is a revolutionary space-based navigation system that allows users to access three-dimensional images, navigation services, and time data of various locations across the world. The technology is becoming increasing valuable in the engineering and surveying industries where there's a need to carry out site assessment and mapping before the commencement of any works.

Are you thinking about adopting this technology during the survey of your construction site? If so, read on to find out the significance of GPS in surveying and how it can facilitate accuracy and efficiency in site assessment.

The basics of GPS technology in surveying

Many construction companies use manual surveying techniques that require the surveyor to be physically present on the construction site for compass surveying, leveling, contouring, and mapping. However, the introduction of GPS survey tools allows surveyors to undertake remote surveying and mapping of construction sites.

The tools give access to all the satellites orbiting around the earth. This allows the surveyor to locate a particular point, which in this case is your construction site. Once a point is located, they can determine its exact position, including the exact latitude, longitude, and height. They do not need to be physically present on the site to measure angles and the distance between points on the site as the date is readily available using this technology.

Significance of GPS in surveying

Precision and accuracy are important aspects of every survey project. Mistakes during the calculation of angles and points can be costly if they are identified after the commencement of the project. GPS provides an accurate method of obtaining site data without subjecting it to human error and miscalculation. In addition to this, it has the following benefits:

Convenience and reliability: Bad weather such as rain, storm, or snow can slow down the survey work if it has to be done the traditional way. However, with GPS technology, surveying can be undertaken at any time regardless of the weather conditions.

Speed and efficiency: The GPS technology provides a fast and efficient way of obtaining data. It also allows the surveyor to access 3D images of the site. Human error is eliminated, and this reduces the chances for repeating the survey work.

Cost and labor saving: The traditional survey techniques can be time-consuming and costly in the long run. With GPS technology, survey work is completed promptly, and this translates in cost and labor savings.

Continued monitoring: The availability of 3D images allows continued monitoring of the site after the commencement of the work.

The GPS technology is becoming a necessary tool in the construction survey industry. Consult with your surveyor on how you can utilize this technology to achieve time and cost efficiency, precision, and quality in your project.