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3D Machine Control Services
Machine Control Support for Earthworks & Construction Projects Across the UK
Based in Lancashire, Operating Nationwide
3D machine control is no longer “the future” of construction, it is the present. Modern earthmoving and infrastructure projects rely on accurate digital models and GPS-guided systems to deliver faster, safer, and more cost-effective results on site.
At Site Surveying Services, we have been working with machine control systems from the very beginning. With decades of experience supporting major earthworks contractors and large-scale infrastructure schemes, we provide reliable 3D machine control services across Lancashire and the wider UK.
From airports and highways to bulk earthworks and slipform paving, we help contractors maximise efficiency and accuracy through advanced machine guidance solutions.
What Is 3D Machine Control?
3D machine control is a technology used to guide plant machinery such as dozers, excavators, graders and pavers, using GPS and digital design models. By installing a 2D or 3D model into the machine control system, operators can work directly to design without constant setting out, reducing downtime and improving productivity.
Machine control supports:
- Accurate excavation and grading
- Reduced rework and material waste
- Faster project delivery
- Improved on-site safety
- Real-time design compliance
Our Experience in Machine Control
Site Surveying Services has supported machine control operations on major projects for years:
CA Blackwell
Priors
Slipform paving contractors
Airport infrastructure projects at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted
Machine Control Systems We Support
We maintain close working relationships with all major machine control manufacturers, including:
- Trimble
- Topcon
- Leica Geosystems
This ensures our models and calibration services integrate seamlessly with your equipment and workflows.
Based in Lancashire, Operating Nationwide
We provide reliable GPS base station hire to support accurate positioning across your site, ensuring consistent machine guidance performance.
Accurate calibration is critical, and if your coordinate system is wrong, the entire site is wrong.
Our team understands complex site control networks and coordinate systems, ensuring your machine control is set up correctly from day one.
We can take design information in either 2D or 3D formats and convert it into a machine-ready model for installation on your equipment.
This includes:
- Earthworks surfaces
- Formation models
- Road and highway alignments
- Paving and slipform control models
For projects requiring the highest levels of accuracy, we offer UTS (Universal Total Station) systems, including hire and setup.
Ideal for:
- High-precision paving
- Airport runway schemes
- Tight tolerance infrastructure works
We provide dual-grade laser hire and setup services, including:
- Machine laser installation
- Calibration and checking
- Ongoing site support
Benefits of 3D Machine Control
Commissioning professional machine control support provides major advantages:
PRODUCTIVITY
Increased productivity and reduced setting-out time
Accuracy
Improved accuracy and reduced rework
REDUCED WASTE
Better material control and reduced waste
SPEED
Faster completion of bulk earthworks
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Enhanced confidence in design compliance
support
Reliable calibration and technical support
Surveying Services for Multiple Industries
We don’t just supply data - we provide practical solutions that keep your machines moving and your site running efficiently.
Extensive experience in earthworks and infrastructure support
Accurate model creation from 2D and 3D design data
Calibration specialists who understand coordinate systems
Support for Trimble, Leica and Topcon systems
Base station, laser and UTS hire available
Coverage across Lancashire and the UK
What is 3D Machine Control?
3D machine control is a technology used in construction, mining, and other heavy equipment operations that enables operators to accurately control the position, orientation, and
our services
Land and Engineering Surveyors
topographical surveys
Site Surveying Services work with a variety of different clients on different projects, and we pride ourselves on delivering accurate, efficient, cost effective surveys ensuring our clients receive the best possible product.
utility mapping
Using the latest equipment, we can provide the location of underground services in either 2D or 3D. We use state of the art Ground Penetrating Radar and Electromagnetic Location to assist your project when service avoidance may be a potential issue on site.
monitoring
Is there any movement? That is the question that is asked before and during any monitoring scheme. That is the reason we undertake monitoring, to check for movement.
laser scanning
For mass collection of accurate survey data then nothing beats scanning. Using 3D laser Scanners the surveyors can capture millions of points per second with the creation of a PointCloud.
volumetric analysis
We specialise in the analysis of a scheme’s volumetrics at any point in time. Be it Tender, Prestart, Monthly, Weekly, or Final.
bathymetric surveys
setting out & site engineering
Bread and butter work for us! Having a strong relationship with many civil engineering companies we have a very strong team of Site Engineers and Engineering Surveyors working for us.
control network installation
At Site Surveying Services we have vast experience in this field. Be it a large highway scheme or a private property we can advise on what accuracies are required from your control network depending on what work you are carrying out and the tolerances you are carrying this work out to.
uav mapping & aerial surveys
Large areas of ground can be covered capturing the most unbelievable detail which would just be unable to be recorded with traditional methods. Our clients have really seen the benefit of what UAV surveys bring to the table.
measured building surveys
From an Industrial Unit through to a Historic House to a Semi Detached House, Site Surveying Services can provide a measured building survey for all.
3d machine control
Machine control systems have been around for years now and Site Surveying Services have been utilising these systems from the very start. We realised the benefits of these systems early on when working with earthworks contractors.
survey equipment hire
Being a leader in the Surveying and Engineering sector we have a fleet of modern survey equipment at our disposal which is second to none. We carry the latest GNSS Base Stations, GNSS Rovers, Robotic Total Stations, Laser Scanners, Digital Levels, and Dual Grade Lasers.
Virtual Tour 3D
Virtual Tour 3D is an immersive experience which instantly transports your clients to your business, and guides them through your space, creating a seamless and captivating experience.
BIM Model Creation
BIM (Building Information Modelling) model creation in surveying refers to the process of using specialised software to create a 3D digital model of a building or infrastructure project that includes information about the project’s design, construction, and maintenance.
