Opportunity takes flight March 17, 2016 /0 Comments/in At work! /by admin Matthew Smith is a Director of CEH (Dapto) Pty Ltd, an Illawarra and Sydney-based firm of land and mine surveyors. An aerobatics pilot in his spare time, with several state and national championship titles to his name, Mr Smith and colleague Robert Dickers, a former long-haul freight pilot, have embraced a new way to fly […]
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems: The Endless Possibilities March 8, 2016 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin Click to download the RPAS: The Endless Possibilities Inforgraphic RPAS imagery software such as Pix4D converts thousands of aerial images, taken by an RPA system, into georeferenced 2D mosaics and 3D surface models and point clouds. The images generated from this software can be used in various industries. Mining RPAS are used globally across […]
Archaeologist breaks old ground in new ways with GPR technology February 25, 2016 /0 Comments/in At work! /by admin Hans-Dieter Bader is an archaeologist with 30 years’ field experience. Originally from Germany, where he completed his training, Dr Bader has worked in New Zealand for more than 20 years with occasional projects taking him across the pond to Australia. Dr Bader specialises in geophysical mapping of archaeology sites, having purchased his own geophysical survey […]
The Apostrophe: It’s not its fault it’s complicated! February 24, 2016 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin Download your copy of the Apostrophe Guide now! Apostrophes are used for 2 things: When words are joined together: you’re (you are), haven’t (have not), it’s (it is), Bob’s (Bob is/has), I’ll (I will) ‘This music’s great’(this music is great) ‘Tess’s got a new car’ (Tess has got a new car) ‘Sam’s left […]
2D vs 3D Machine Control February 23, 2016 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin Machine control is a well-adapted technology within the civil engineering industry, with the ability to precisely position earthmoving machinery based on design models and GPS systems. Machine control is a vital tool for earthmoving as it maximises productivity, reduces manpower, and improves safety. With all of the benefits of Machine Control it is important to […]
No laser safety officer? You risk fines up to $30,000 February 22, 2016 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin Laser levels are used daily on hundreds of construction sites throughout Australia for applications such as site set-out, earthmoving, concreting, machine control and interior trades. But did you know that without a certified laser safety officer on site, you run the risk of heavy fines? Australian and New Zealand Standards 60825 and 2397 stipulate that […]
Mainstreaming Machine Productivity February 16, 2016 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin Machine control technology that 10 years ago was installed only by the innovators and early adopters is now coming as standard on an increasing number of machines. Here, we explore what that means for the Australian earthmoving industry and how open platforms will enable greater productivity. A whopping 95% or more of new motor […]
The Long Drive February 11, 2016 /0 Comments/in Topcon /by admin Topcon Positioning Systems’ president and CEO Ray O’Connor talks to Gavin Schrock, Editor at xyHt Magazine, about automation, integrated solutions, smart phones, golf, and the coming era of continuous representation of reality. xyHt: You first joined Topcon in 1993. Did you imagine such rapid growth? Were there areas that you imagined that should have grown […]
Position Partners appoints Ben Davis as Branch Manager for South Australia February 8, 2016 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin Ben Davis, who previously held the role of National Construction Products Manager at Position Partners, will now manage all operational aspects of the company’s South Australian business, including customer service and sales. Having worked within the construction industry for over 21 years, Ben brings with him a wealth of experience within the local market and extensive industry […]
Student tradies complete Roar ‘n’ Snore pods for Melbourne Zoo February 3, 2016 /0 Comments/in At work! /by admin Chisholm building students constructed and installed 24 timber pods for Melbourne Zoo’s Roar ‘n’ Snore facility, which enables visitors to experience the zoo in the evening (when many of the animals are at their most active), before retiring to a pod for the night. “This is the largest external construction project we have completed at […]
