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Productivity Tools
are a set of tools to
help utility contractors
better plan, map, invoice
and manage projects.
This video will highlight the
benefits of using mapping.
An optional purchase within
the projects application.
To better collect critical
job site information.
Mapping provides a GPS-enabled function
to record marked utilities,
landmarks and obstacles,
and map where a proposed
excavation or bore will take place.
Today I'll be using an iPhone
connected to a Trimble R1.
The Trimble R1 is a GNSS
receiver that provides
professional-grade
positioning information to any
connected mobile device
using Bluetooth connectivity.
It allows you to collect
higher accuracy location
data with whatever device you're using.
Think of the R1 as an antenna
for your tablet or smartphone.
We'll begin by logging into
a web based application
Premier Projects on my mobile browser.
After logging in I can select the mapping
tab on the left of the screen.
The communication utility will
be the first utility to map.
There are two options to choose from.
I can select the point to point option
or the walk option.
We have a clear walking path to
document the communication line.
So we will use the walk
option for this utility line.
After walking the utility line,
a utility properties window will open
to ask you for information
about the utility.
Such as name, depth and diameter.
Now that the communication
line is documented,
we will move to the drain line.
For this line we will be using
the point to point option.
This is a great choice to go with when you
can't walk right over
the top of the utility.
Often times job sites will
have inaccessible areas
due to traffic or other obstacles.
The point to point option will simply
connect a series of designated
points to form a line.
Mapping also has the capability to mark
pothole locations and pin points.
Pin points can be used to
document important objects.
A fitting, cabinet or fire
hydrant are examples of the
objects that can be
marked with a pin point.
To mark a pin point location,
geographically position yourself
over the object and click pin point.
After clicking pin point a pin point
will be added to the map at your location,
and the obstacle properties
window will open.
A picture can also be taken to
prove its condition and existence.
The picture will be tied to the
pin point for future reference.
Now that the job has been documented,
the site information we
collected is centrally located
in a single record that
can be shared in real
time with others via the built in cloud.
