The Leica iCON Trades field solution makes taking the jump into the world of digital construction layout easy and efficient.
PARTNER FEATURE
The Leica Geosystems vPole is part of the iCON Trades field solution for construction layout.
The fast-moving world of digital construction layout, interior finishing and digital templating is revolutionising manufacturing, infrastructure and building sites around the world. Digital processes and technologies make for faster, more accurate results, saving time and money and reducing costly errors.
The cutting edge of digital construction technology is the Leica iCON Trades field solution, which enables the user to readily complete highly accurate measuring tasks for interior fit out and templating applications whilst also providing the ability to convert any layout plans, utilising commonly used file formats, so they can be accurately marked out on the ground.
The Leica iCON Trades field solution from C.R. Kennedy comprises groundbreaking hardware such as the Leica iCON iCS20 Motorised Construction Sensor and the Leica iCON iCS50 Robotic Construction Sensor, along with industry specific field software that is simple to use and suitable for any task on site.
“Once design data is loaded onto the tablet, the process of laying out or measuring points can begin right away with only one operator, thus reducing the effort required and keeping the risk of mistakes to a minimum, while simultaneously increasing accuracy and efficiency,” says Bernie Edmonds, C.R. Kennedy’s Segment Manager – Building Construction.
Designed specifically for the building construction sector, the Leica iCON Trades field solution is tailored to industry-specific workflows. Not only does it feature revolutionary measuring hardware, the iCS20 and iCS50, but also accessories such as the groundbreaking vPole and vPen for extremely accurate and reliable measuring.
The Leica iCON Trades field solution hardware is so compact that it can be carried to the construction site in one go. The small but powerful layout sensor (iCS50 or iCS20 including accessories) can be carried and operated by one person. Automated processes ensure that everything is ready for use quickly and reliably.
The specially developed ‘quick mount release’ allows the iCS device to be snapped to the tripod without needing to screw it on. Automated processes such as ‘auto levelling’ and ‘auto set-up’ ensure that the device is correctly set up and quickly ready for use, ensuring a high level of efficiency.
The Leica iCON Trades field solution hardware is so compact that it can be carried to the construction site in one go. The small but powerful layout sensor (iCS50 or iCS20 including accessories) can be carried and operated by one person. Automated processes ensure that everything is ready for use quickly and reliably. The specially developed ‘quick mount release’ allows the iCS device to be snapped to the tripod without needing to screw it on. Automated processes such as ‘auto levelling’ and ‘auto set-up’ ensure that the device is correctly set up and quickly ready for use, ensuring a high level of efficiency.
With the visually based and automated relocation process, the user can quickly and easily relocate the iCS20 or iCS50. After relocation, the unit automatically finds and measures the vTargets, which means the user can continue the layout or measuring process straight away.
The Leica vTargets bring new levels of accuracy and convenience to the job site by automatically locating control points and locking onto them with precision. Each target has a unique pattern, enabling the Leica iCON iCS system to instantly differentiate between reference points, without risk of overlap, ensuring every measurement is accurate and unique. With a 360° search range of up to 25 metres and a 40-metre aiming range, Leica vTargets simplify even the most complex data collection and layout processes.
Fast and accurate layout
The Leica field software iCON Trades for Layout is designed specifically for construction surveyors and layout specialists. It supports all layout tasks carried out in the building construction industry, with its standout features being:
- One-person operation, which reduces staff resources and increases productivity;
- Quickly ready for use thanks to the ‘auto-setup’ process;
- Easy relocation with ‘auto-relocation’ and Leica vTarget;
- No time-consuming data preparation in the office, as all popular data formats can be used directly;
- Always up-to-date data available via connection to common construction cloud services;
- Statistics and reports to track layout progress and quality; and
- BIM support
The Leica iCON iCS50 provides robotic versatility for complex construction projects and is purpose-built for construction and finishing. By combining robotic precision with Leica’s vPole technology, its tilt compensation and auto-height adjustment features offer unparalleled accuracy and control, making it an excellent choice for high-stakes tasks requiring flexibility and range.
The ‘Layout’ software module is designed to streamline layout and marking tasks — it accommodates both straightforward projects using data from PDF plans as well as more complex layouts based on 2D and 3D CAD plans or BIM models, significantly reducing the need for extensive data preparation in the office.
In fact, data preparation is simple and fast — the user simply imports the data received from the architecture, planning or surveying office into the Leica iCON trades software. All common file types are accepted: PDF, CSV, TXT, DXF, DWG and IFC.
Data can be accessed either via USB, e-mail or common construction cloud services such as Bricsys 24/7, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, Bluebeam, Allplan BIMPLUS, Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive. Having the most recent data always at hand enables the user to react quickly to last-minute change requests with minimal time and effort.
A new approach to layout, digital templating and interior finishing
The field software Leica iCON Trades for Templating is particularly suitable for the creation of digital templates and covers the specific needs of stonemasons, glaziers, bathroom fitters and marine interior professionals. This software enables the creation of digital templates quickly and accurately. You can finish the data directly on site and forward it to the CNC machine for production.
Some advantages:
- Achieve accuracies better than 1mm (up to 10m) and measure to ‘hidden’ points;
- Quickly ready for use due to the ‘auto-setup’ process;
- Easy repositioning with ‘auto-relocation’ and Leica vTarget;
- Fast and efficient data capturing, fully compatible with the unique, wireless Leica vPen;
- Finalisation of drawings on site with powerful CAD tools; and
- Export of production-ready DXF files to programme CNC machinery.
The Leica iCON iCS20 or iCS50, combined with the powerful interior finishing field software, brings motorised and/or robotic precision for interior projects. By using the unique handheld vPen — the world’s first non-tethered remote measuring pen to offer millimetre accuracies — or by simply using the red laser dot, templating or interior fit out requirements can continually be achieved across multiple setups, maintaining precision and reliability wherever it’s needed.
“The Leica iCON Trades solution is an unmatched product that will revolutionise measurement processes in many different industries… it is one product for all building construction needs,” says Sandeep Arora, National Product Manager – CI products at C.R. Kennedy.
In summary, Leica iCON Trades is a unique combination of simplicity and power — the software guides the user through every step of the process, including data import and preparation, device positioning and layout, resulting in faster and more accurate measurements and layouts accomplished with ease.
“The iCON Trades solution, from Leica Geosystems, represents a revolutionary and groundbreaking leap into the future of measurement technology,” adds Edmonds.
“With the incredible iCS20 and iCS50 sensors along with innovative accessories such as the vPole, vPen and vTargets and controlled by industry specific field software, there is nothing on the market that compares to ease of use and overall convenience and accuracy of iCON Trades.”
For more information on the Leica iCON Trades field solution, visit survey.crkennedy.com.au/building-construction/construction-layout
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