Grade Control Plays a Vital Role In Construction Quality

The Grade Control model is used by GPS machine control systems for precision grading and by grade checkers to confirm compliance with specifications.

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Caterpillar heavy machinery

A simple and quick method for building models

Modeling applies to the physical representation of the finished project and tracking the construction processes and progress of how to get there. AGTEK solutions enable models to be created based on a variety of data including PDF and CAD. Machine and Grade Control models can be created for all major equipment models and technology manufactures including John Deere, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Trimble, Topcon, and Leica Geosystems. Whether optimizing areas of cut and fill, planning hauls, refining the construction process, or creating the surface model your GPS machine control system requires, AGTEK has a solution for you.

Modeling with AGTEK's Gradework

Software for grade control 3D model creation

The ability to visualize the project as it will appear upon completion (“What you see is what you build”) reinforces the accuracy of the models created, thereby reducing errors and optimizing construction strategies. AGTEK’s modeling solutions not only focus on traditional tasks like cutting and filling but also enhance planning for material hauls and streamline the overall construction workflow.

Modeling with AGTEK

Data for building grade control models

From the outset, AGTEK’s software integrates data from diverse sources—whether from private engineering firms or government agencies—to craft detailed, constructible models. These models facilitate both finished and subgrade constructions by calculating accurate material volumes necessary for each phase.

Leica machine control

Creating models for mixed fleets

AGTEK’s software is designed to support various construction machinery, including dozers, graders, scrapers, excavators, and curb and gutter pavers. Its intuitive interface simplifies the modeling process, making it accessible even to those new to using GPS-based machine control systems. With compatibility across various data formats, AGTEK’s solutions cater to a mixed fleet, providing a comprehensive modeling tool for all equipment types.

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Measuring construction process against the model

As the project progresses, real-time data from machine control systems, grade checkers, or drones is integrated into the AGTEK software, allowing for swift and precise progress tracking. This updated information about cut-fill volumes is made readily available to project teams, enhancing decision-making in the field through mobile apps and allowing seamless export to third-party systems. This connectivity ensures that every team member is informed and can make the best possible decisions based on the latest data.

Dirt Simple Workflow

Overview
Takeoff
Modeling
Production
Reporting

Overview

Our comprehensive suite of tools enhance efficiency and accuracy across various stages of sitework jobs, including Takeoff, Modeling, Production, and Reporting. Our solutions help ensure that sitework projects are planned accurately, executed efficiently, and completed on time and budget, ultimately leading to successful project outcomes.

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AGTEK workflow overview

Takeoff

AGTEK systems offer a range of features that facilitate data import and analysis. You can import data from PDFs, CAD files, and drone imagery and perform detailed analysis. The system also helps you perform precise calculations of earthwork volumes, material quantities, and underground utility analysis to plan and bid on projects accurately. 

Takeoff

Modeling

Build detailed 3D models, important for visualizing planned changes, adjusting designs, and simulating construction scenarios. These models integrate with GPS technology on machinery, enabling precise navigation and alignment with the planned site conditions and improving the efficiency and accuracy of construction tasks performed by heavy equipment, reducing errors.

Gradework Highway
AGTEK workflow-modeling

Production

AGTEK’s advanced tracking capabilities improve production oversight using machine tracking and drone technology, letting you remotely monitor your fleet’s performance. Access critical metrics like hauls completed, volume of material removed, cycle times, and break times per vehicle. This monitoring optimizes resource usage and helps keep the project on track.

Production
AGTEK workflow-production, drone

Reporting

AGTEK software generates progress reports, shares data, and enables collaboration among team members and stakeholders. Its mobile apps facilitate real-time data access and updates from the field, while Google Earth integration provides enhanced visual context for viewing projects in a geospatial format. 

Reporting

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