Services

Our typical Layout Site Models Include, but are not limited to, a finish grade surface, linework for curb, paving, FFE building pads, retention/detention ponds, erosion control items, and 2D utility networks.

Our machine-control models are built to make grading as easy of a process as possible. All roads are built using vertical curve calculations found in the street profiles of your plans to produce perfectly smooth roads with defined high points and low points. Linework that has no relevance to grading, such as utilities, can be hidden creating a clean and simple model for the operator.

We offer additional options for those that have specific needs in their project. If you need elevated storm drain and sewer profiles, stakeout points, trench models for utilities and footings, just ask, and we will try to accommodate your needs.

Finished grade models are the industry standard and the recommended option when ordering a layout and machine-control model. Models are built to the engineer’s plan grades so the contractor has full control of the paving, subgrade, and undercut depths on their project. For those who perform their own curb, paving, and flatwork, this is the preferred option.

For those focused primarily on earthwork with little to no need for finished paving or base grades, the subgrade model option sets all paving grades to bottom of subgrade depth with a set over-excavation extending past the paving area. This option reduces the need for operators to adjust vertical and horizontal offsets in their machines. In addition, green areas can be set to a lower grade to allow room for topsoil replacement.

Taking it one step deeper, another option is an undercut model with all paving grades set to the lowest cut of paving areas. This option is primarily for use in machine-control excavators that are focused on roughing-in paving areas and moving bulk material quickly without the operator adjusting horizontal and vertical offsets. In addition all green area grades can be set to a lower grade to allow room for topsoil replacement.

Start by emailing us the PDF Plans and CAD for your project. We will contact you shortly to discuss the needs of your project and what you want in your model. We will then email you a quote with an expected completion date. Turnaround is 5 days for most projects, but could be less for smaller projects.

If you are new to machine control technology or just not sure exactly what you need in your model, give us a call. We are happy to help!

Once we have your order, the plans, and the CAD file, we get to work building a quality model to your specifications and with the engineer’s intentions in mind. If we have any questions during the process, we will make sure we get clarification from you and/or the engineer. We want to make sure you get exactly what you need.

Once the work on our end is complete, we will email you all models, along with any additional information, in the appropriate formats for your equipment so you can immediately get to work.

If at any time your model needs to be revised because of a change order, etc. Just contact us about the changes and email us any updated drawings and CAD files and we will work with you to quickly update the model. Additional fees may apply depending on the scale of the revisions requested.