by Shane Henson — November 9, 2012—A new lightweight, rugged and fully connected field computer for construction applications could help increase construction project efficiency through putting loads of data into the palm of supervisors’ hands.
Developed by Trimble, the new Trimble Site Tablet and on-board Trimble SCS900 Site Controller Software provide real-time data to construction professionals for visualizing cut/fill levels, calculating material volumes, and communicating work orders to enable better decision making. It is designed for daily outdoor use on the construction site with advanced connectivity to eliminate delays associated with driving data updates from the office and jobsite, says Trimble, a provider of advanced positioning solutions.
The Trimble Site Tablet is an integral component of the Trimble Connected Site solution, with built-in cellular modem and communications features to keep data flowing to and from the construction site. With real-time information, the site supervisor can make quicker, more informed decisions. A grade checker can receive the design model, create new measurements and then send the measurement and stakeout results back to the office for review.
Design changes originating in the office can also be sent to the Trimble Site Tablet so field crews are rapidly updated with current information, says Trimble. All of this is accomplished without personnel leaving the site or their desk, dramatically increasing productivity and reducing costs, adds the company.
Since it features the Windows 7 Professional operating system, the Trimble Site Tablet also allows users to work with the same documents and software programs they would in the office.
