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3D MODELING / TAKEOFFS / CUT & FILL

FLORIDA BASED · SERVING NATIONWIDE

3D models.
Takeoffs.
Cut & fill.

From the plans.
To the work in front of you.

Construction models, quantity takeoffs and earthwork analysis for data centers, heavy highway, commercial development, subdivisions and utilities.

ROADWAY / 3D MODELSURFACES + LINEWORK
Green and orange 3D roadway model linework showing intersecting road alignments
3D roadway model example

Machine control · Stringless curb & paving · Millimeter paving & asphalt milling

PROJECT-SPECIFIC QUOTESEQUIPMENT-SPECIFIC FILESDEFINED SCOPE & TURNAROUND

The projects you build

From data centers.
To the interstate.

Large footprints. Complex corridors. Multiple work fronts. We build the scoped model and quantity deliverables around your plans, project limits and construction workflow.

Excavator loading an articulated haul truck during large-site earthwork
Large-site earthwork / field application

DATA CENTERS / LARGE-SCALE DEVELOPMENT

Big sites.
Every surface counts.

Model and takeoff support for data-center campuses and large developments—from mass grading and building pads to access roads, drainage and utility corridors.

  • Existing, proposed and subgrade surface models
  • Earthwork quantities and cut/fill mapping
  • Road, pad and utility model deliverables
  • Phase and revision packages by agreed scope
Scope your site
01

Heavy highway & DOT

Highways, interstates, major roadways, corridors and interchange work. Roadway surfaces, alignments, linework and staged model deliverables from the supplied plans.

02

Large commercial sites

Building pads, access roads, parking areas, drainage features and earthwork quantities for large commercial and industrial developments.

03

Subdivisions & residential

Mass grading, subdivision roads, lots, building pads, drainage and associated utility model and layout data.

04

Utilities & infrastructure

Storm, water and sanitary networks; pipe inverts, structure points, utility alignments and construction-layout data from the provided design.

The deliverables

The right data for the way you build.

Machine-control models, quantity takeoffs, earthwork analysis and utility layout data. Define the project, the equipment and the deliverables. We confirm the scope, file formats, pricing and turnaround before production.

01

Machine-control models

Grade surfaces, linework and alignments prepared for the intended construction workflow.

  • Finish-grade, rough-grade and subgrade surfaces
  • 2D plan backgrounds and 3D construction linework
  • Horizontal and vertical roadway alignments
  • Stringless curb, sidewalk and concrete paving data
  • Millimeter-guided asphalt paving and milling model files

02

Takeoffs & earthwork quantities

Quantity analysis for bidding, planning or an agreed model-based review.

  • Existing-to-proposed surface comparisons and cut/fill quantities
  • Layer-depth adjustments and topsoil removal/replacement when scoped
  • Color cut/fill maps with quantity assumptions and work limits

03

Specialty layout & surfaces

Request additional geometry and construction-layout data from the supplied design.

  • Storm, water and sanitary utility models, pipe inverts, structure points and layout data
  • Curb, sidewalk and paving machine-control alignments
  • Foundation, footing, retaining-wall and bridge geometry by agreed scope
Three-dimensional earthwork visualization showing a building pad, retention pond, stockpile area and cut/fill color legend
3D earthwork visualization / illustrative example

TAKEOFFS / EARTHWORK / CUT & FILL

See the ground.
Understand the quantities.

Compare the supplied existing and proposed surfaces. Define the work limits, material layers and assumptions. Get the quantities and visual outputs needed for the agreed estimating or construction-planning scope.

  • Existing-to-proposed volume comparisons
  • Cut/fill maps and earthwork quantity summaries
  • Topsoil, stripping, replacement and layer adjustments when scoped
  • Subgrade surfaces, work boundaries and documented assumptions

A bid takeoff is for quantity analysis. Machine-control or staking use requires a separately defined construction-model scope and field verification.

A CLOSER LOOK

Cut. Fill. See the difference.

Full maps, boundaries and legends stay visible. Select an image to inspect the original.

Portrait cut/fill site map with elevation-change labels and a complete color legend
Site cut/fill map example
Cut/fill earthwork map with contour lines, labeled quantities and the full color scale
Earthwork comparison map example

Images illustrate service types and field applications. Project quantities, formats and deliverables are established from your source documents and agreed scope.

Models for production

Stringless. Millimeter.
Built around your equipment.

Curb, concrete paving, asphalt paving and asphalt milling each need the right model and control data. We confirm the machine, guidance system, software version and required file set before production.

Asphalt paving crew working with machine-mounted guidance equipment and a grade-check rover
Millimeter-guided asphalt paving / field application

01 / ASPHALT PAVING

Millimeter paving.

Proposed paving surfaces, profiles and model files for millimeter-guided asphalt paving workflows. Define lift boundaries, tie-ins, cross slopes and required control information from the supplied design.

Technician checking grade beside an asphalt milling machine fitted with guidance equipment
Millimeter-guided asphalt milling / field application

02 / ASPHALT MILLING

Millimeter milling.

Milling model and surface preparation for millimeter-guided asphalt milling. Scope target elevations, transitions, milling limits and the project references needed for the intended machine and control system.

Concrete paving machine alongside a robotic total station on a tripod
Stringless concrete paving / field application

03 / CONCRETE PAVING + CURB

Follow the model.
Build the alignment.

3D model, alignment and profile data for stringless curb and gutter, sidewalk and concrete paving. Roadway corridors, pavement transitions and specialty profiles are defined in the quote.

Required precision and acceptance criteria are project-specific. Model delivery does not guarantee an installed tolerance; control, calibration, equipment and field checks remain essential.

Scope Paving or Milling Models

MACHINE-CONTROL MODEL DELIVERABLES

Your system.
The right files.

Topcon. Trimble. Leica. Carlson. Tell us your equipment, controller and software version. We confirm the required formats and compatibility before production. Other systems can be reviewed with your project scope.

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Trimble logo
Leica Geosystems logo
Carlson logo
Roadways, highways & interstatesLarge-scale developmentData centersCommercial sitesResidential sites & subdivisionsUtility models & layout

From source files to handoff

A clear scope. A defined process.

01

Construction model building

Build from customer-supplied CAD files, PDF drawings, specifications and written design clarifications. Define project limits, coordinate and elevation references, target equipment and output formats. Engineering design remains with the customer’s design team.

THE RESULT OF THIS STEPA quoted model-building scope and agreed deliverable formats.
02

Resolve questions before production

We flag conflicts and missing information we identify. You route RFIs to the engineer or authorized designer and provide written answers and revised files. Affected work stays on hold until the necessary clarification is received.

THE RESULT OF THIS STEPWritten design answers, identified source revisions and an agreed basis for the work.
03

Quantity takeoffs

Identify the quantities and work limits needed for your estimate or field planning. Agree on plan revisions, units, assumptions, inclusions, and the way quantities should be organized.

THE RESULT OF THIS STEPA quantity takeoff with the agreed scope and assumptions.
04

Earthwork and cut/fill analysis

Compare the supplied existing and proposed information for the agreed project limits. Review source surfaces, exclusions, and any material or adjustment assumptions that affect the quantity review.

THE RESULT OF THIS STEPAgreed earthwork quantities and cut/fill deliverables.
05

Quote, produce, and hand over

Provide the latest plans, available CAD or model files, project location, target equipment or software, requested deliverables, and preferred due date. We arrange file transfer, review completeness, quote the work, and confirm the production schedule.

THE RESULT OF THIS STEPClear pricing, turnaround, review responsibilities, and a defined handoff.

Before we get to work

The details that matter.

Know what you are buying, how it fits the work, and what happens next.

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What types of projects do you support?+

Data-center campuses, large commercial and industrial developments, subdivisions and residential sites, heavy highway and DOT projects, major roadways, highways, interstates and utility networks. Modeling, takeoff and cut/fill services are scoped to the supplied design, work limits, equipment and required outputs.

How do we send drawings or models?+

Use the quote request to tell us what files you have, their revision dates, and what you need produced. We arrange the file-transfer method with you. The inquiry form does not require you to upload project files.

How quickly can a model or takeoff be turned around?+

Turnaround depends on complexity, source-file quality and completeness, requested outputs, and scheduling. Focused assignments can often move quickly once the source information and scope are complete. Your quote confirms the agreed timing.

Is a takeoff surface ready for machine control?+

A bid takeoff is prepared for quantity analysis and must not be treated as a machine-control or staking model. Construction use requires a separately agreed model scope, suitable source information, review, compatible output files and field verification.

Which equipment and file formats can you support?+

Tell us the exact equipment, controller, software and version. We coordinate deliverables for systems such as Topcon, Trimble, Leica, Carlson, CHC NAV and Unicontrol. Possible outputs include TP3, DXF, LandXML, TTM, SVL/SVD, VCE or VCL; compatibility and the required file set are confirmed in your quote.

Can you prepare stringless and millimeter paving or milling models?+

Yes. We scope model, surface, alignment and profile data for stringless curb and concrete paving, millimeter-guided asphalt paving and asphalt milling. Provide the machine, guidance system, controller and software version with your current drawings. Required file sets, precision requirements and acceptance criteria are confirmed in your quote. Installed tolerances depend on control, calibration, equipment and field conditions; they are not guaranteed by the model alone.

Can you also help with machine-control setup or troubleshooting?+

Yes. Model work can be scoped alongside machine-control setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and operator coaching. Consulting calls are typically paid; scope, rates, and dates are agreed before the engagement.

Do you create the engineering design or specifications?+

No. We build the scoped deliverables from the CAD files, PDF drawings, specifications and written clarifications you supply. Your engineer or authorized designer resolves RFIs, approves design changes and provides any required professional review or sealing. We identify issues we reasonably find; we do not guarantee discovery of every source-document defect.

Built from your CAD files, PDF drawings and specifications. Your design team resolves RFIs; affected work waits for written answers. Review the deliverables and verify field control before construction or machine-control use. Review modeling, takeoff & cut/fill service terms ↗

Keep the work connected

Support beyond the model.

01

Machine Control Support

Machine-control troubleshooting, GPS, total stations, LPS, model building, quantity takeoffs, and cut/fill analysis. Paid consultations and project quotes.

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02

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03

Operations Consulting

Paid construction operations consulting for field workflows, reporting, coordination, and implementation. Scope, rates, and scheduling agreed before engagement.

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Building Safer Jobs | Powering Performance

Bring the plans. Let’s scope the work.

Tell us the project location, current drawing revisions, required deliverables, target equipment and preferred due date. We’ll arrange file transfer, review the scope and confirm pricing and turnaround.

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