Survey mapping and modelling software with Gail McEwen, Nigel Lorriman, Phil Langrishe, Adam Ball and Peter Roberts
Update: 2021-05-03
Description
In this episode we discuss survey mapping and modelling software (which is also known as Digital Terrain Modelling or DTM software)
We find out:
- why, where and when we use it on projects
- what the key benefits are to using this type of software for both the business and site engineering teams
- its relationship to Building Information Modelling or BIM)
- why DTM software should not be confused with CAD
- why CAD is not the universal panacea to solving construction problems
- where you will get the best training and support
- why the leading contractors and clients invest in this software and who is involved in the decision making process
- what the barriers are to a more widespread adoption of these software solutions within the wider construction industry
- what the first thing you should do if you wish to invest in surveying mapping and modelling software
On this podcast you hear from
Gail McEwen- Lead Trainer at Digital Construction Skills
Nigel Lorriman- General Manager at LSS/McCarthy Taylor
Phil Langrishe- Co-owner and Managing Director, Applications in CADD
Adam Ball- Applications Engineer at Leica Geosystems
and
Peter Roberts- Technical Support and Training at Topcon Positoning
The questions are asked by Saffron Grant, Managing Director of Digital Construction Skills
This is an edited version of our “Ask the panel” 1 Hour special on survey mapping and modelling software recorded on 15th March 2021
Running time 20 minutes
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