Midland Survey Limited invests in Leica utility detection radars to improve in-field productivity
Midland Survey Limited invests in Leica utility detection radars to improve in-field productivity
Midland Survey Limited, one of the UK’s largest independent surveyors, has invested in utility detection radars (DS2000) from Leica Geosystems. The company has purchased multiple devices to equip each of its utility mapping teams with the most advanced tools for locating buried assets.The dual frequency antennae featured on the DS2000 gives the user better visibility of assets buried at different depths. This allows them to work more efficiently and report back more accurately. In addition, the device provides immediate data reports, enabling the operator to feed information straight into the client and project workflow and even contribute to on-the-spot decision making.
The radars were supplied to Midland Survey Ltd by authorised Leica Geosystems dealer, Opti-cal Survey Equipment who worked closely with Midland Survey Ltd specifiying and trialing the detection equipment. Opti-cal Survey Equipment will also offer ongoing after sales support to Midland Survey Ltd.
Adam Hudson, Head of Utilities, Midland Survey Ltd says: “The time had come to upgrade our existing systems, and with the help of Jamie Howes of Optical Survey Equipment a demonstration was arranged on the Leica DS2000. It was clear from the early stages that the DS2000 had unrivalled locating and processing power and that the onboard capture software and ability to integrate GPS system would help speed up the process of taking data from the field, to the office, to the client.”
Adam continues: “At Midland Survey Ltd we believe that ground penetrating radar should always be used along with other methods of service location. As standard all of our Utility surveyors carry these at all times. We have an established relationship with Jamie Howe's of Opti-cal Survey Equipment and my requirements were clear: durability, reliability, robustness and ease of use. Since making the purchase all of my surveyors are delighted with the DS2000 and the images recorded are unrivalled.”
Finally Adam Baker of Leica Geosystems says: “It is great to see the real value and benefit of our distribution model in the UK. Manufacturer, partner and end user all working together. The result is that the customer gets the right tools for their needs.”