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Evolving with a Vision and a Trusted PartnerEd Holmes & AssociatesSometimes a combination of external and internal factors can impact how a company grows. This was just the case for survey fi rm Ed Holmes & Associates (EH). Based in Asheville, NC, EH is a dedicated surveying fi rm, focusing on boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, construction surveying and laser scanning.

After starting their business in 2005 and experiencing quick growth, the ‘great recession’ hit just several years later and they, like many businesses, were forced to downsize. As the economy slowly recovered, Josh Holmes, Vice-President at EH, says they made a determination to grow in such a manner that allowed them to be nimble. “As we started to grow again and feel the need to add staff back or equipment, we made a very dedicated decision to be as wise as we could be. That is when Mike Withers (Geospatial Business Development representative at Duncan-Parnell) introduced us to the Trimble robotic instruments and we decided that was our best path forward.”

After initially having a staff of 55 and typically operating 15 fi eld crews each day their fi rst few years, EH now has a staff of 30 and operates between 7 and 11 fi eld crews. “But,” says Josh, “we’re taking on more projects than we did with a staff of 55, and we’re bringing in more revenue with greater profi ts. This is a direct result of not only our intelligent staff, but also the implementation of but also the implementation of Trimble robotic total stations, high defi nition laser scanning, and the complementing offi ce point management and drafting software.”

“This has been quite an evolution,” explains Josh, who only used Topcon and some Nikon instruments when they started. “It was much more disjointed 10 years ago. We had to mix and match pieces and force them to work sometimes. Now, after converting to Trimble, the whole process is an integrated workfl ow. The Trimble system just makes it that easy. It allows our teams to be much more effective and effi cient.”

Like many small businesses, Ed Holmes & Associates is still very methodical, measured, and considerate about how they implement new technology. As Holmes explains, they see opportunities in new technology and choose it for not only effi ciency, but also effectiveness. “We’re constantly focusing our resources on the things we do best, and then purchasing equipment and software that will allow us to be effective in accomplishing our goals.” He also tends to rely on the relationship he has built over the years with Mike Withers. “He puts our needs fi rst, gives me great advice on new purchases and questions with existing equipment.” In fact, Josh describes his relationship with his many contacts in sales, service, and training at DP as more than a sales and customer relationship – “this has become a relationship with friends that I just happen to get to do business with.”

Using that measured approach and also relying on their friend in Mike Withers and Duncan-Parnell, Holmes purchased a Trimble SX10 Scanning Total Station earlier this year, and most recently another robotic total station. “As we continue to grow, we’ve determined that the Trimble robots suit our needs perfectly. We continue to constantly monitor our current needs, all while

envisioning our future needs, and Mike will continue to be involved in every step of that process”.

For Ed Holmes & Associates, the use of cutting edge Trimble Technology coupled with a business relationship built on trust are the foundation of smart, intentional, sustained success.

“Now, after converting to Trimble,

the whole process is an integrated workfl ow. The

Trimble system just makes it that easy.”

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Meet Cliff Hoeffner, GIS SpecialistAs Duncan-Parnell’s representative for Geomatics serving Tennessee, Cliff assists customers in integrating high accuracy Trimble GNSS equipment with their GIS. After graduating from Tennessee Technological University with a GIS degree, Cliff began his career as a GPS technician & GIS/GPS Manager with a local Tennessee GIS consulting fi rm assisting customers with their data collection projects, Trimble GPS equipment purchases, and support. Cliff joined DP in 2014 and now brings 12 years’ worth of experience to customers in the GIS/GPS industry. His experience with high accuracy GPS continues to guide his career today. Cliff can be reached at 931-267-7131, or at cliff.hoeffner@duncan-parnell.com

News & Updates

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Trimble T10 Tablet Now Certifi ed on Verizon NetworkVerizon certifi cation of the Trimble T10 Tablet is now complete. Customers in the United States wanting to use the Trimble T10 Tablet on the Verizon Wireless network can now do so without manual processes to get the device activated. If there are any issues activating on Verizon, please contact Trimble support.

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Protect your Investment with Trimble L2PWe’ve all dealt with theft, now you can fi ght back. Recently, a customer of Duncan-Parnell had a total station stolen while on the job. Luckily the equipment had L2P and was recovered. Josh Ellis of Nu-South Surveying says of his company’s recent experience with L2P, “This morning at 11:00, we had our S5 stolen while being used. A truck pulled up, threw it in the back of their truck and sped away. Fortunately, our crew chief saw them and got a positive ID on the truck and crook. We contacted Daisy [Rettaliata ARC/GIS training & support at Duncan-Parnell], and she got us and she got us an address immediately through L2P. We just got a call from the Sheriff’s offi ce to come pick up the robot. Just wanted to let you know how thankful we are that the robot had L2P. Thanks Duncan-Parnell & Trimble!!!!!”

Protecting your investment with the Trimble L2P Asset Tracking Solution allows you to easily locate lost, stolen or missing equipment on the job... anywhere they are! In turn, this can help avoid work stoppages, increased labor costs, and ineffective utilization. L2P fi nds an asset’s location outdoors by receiving a GPS signal from a clear line of sight with satellites. If your equipment is stolen and goes indoors (in a garage or storage facility), the L2P A-GPS technology takes over. The key differentiator of the Trimble Protected L2P over other brands is the use of A-GPS technology along with GPS. This combination allows L2P to fi nd an asset’s location both indoors and outdoors down to the city street level address.

TECH TIP – Trimble Connect for Trimble AccessIf you use Trimble Access fi eld software and have a valid software maintenance license, you can transfer data between fi eld and offi ce via the Trimble Connect cloud collaboration platform. A valid software maintenance license entitles you to a Trimble Connect Business license. This allows Trimble Access customers to create as many projects, add as many team members or store as much data in Trimble Connect as needed. All you need to do is:

• Have a valid software maintenance license• Contact your Duncan-Parnell sales representative and provide the serial

number for each data collector you have with a valid license• Choose a Administrator who will manage your Trimble Connect accountDuncan-Parnell will set up your data collectors in Trimble Connect and you will able to seamlessly sink your data between fi eld and offi ce.

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Accuracy. Quality. Reliability. Affordable.As a long established brand known for delivering value and quality to survey and construction professionals, Spectra Precision has designed the FOCUS 35, a motorized total station that provides high speed, accuracy and precision in measurement. Best described as Simply More Powerful and built for the budget conscious surveyor, the FOCUS 35 moves the power of the observer from the instrument to the range pole.

Packaged in a modern, sleek, and streamlined design, it is easy-to-use, affordable, and tough. The speed of observation and precise positioning of the FOCUS 35 is provided by patented StepDrive™ motion technology, which controls the horizontal and vertical motion of the motors, eliminating the need for traditional motion locks.

Key Features:

• StepDrive™ technology controls the horizontal and vertical motion of the motors, so there is no need for traditional motion locks

• Motorized drive system at the instrument• LockNGo™ tracking sensor to track the range pole and prism• A communicator connection between the instrument, range pole and prism• An integrated 2.4 GHz radio modem

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IN THIS ISSUE• Customer Story: Ed Holmes & Associates

• News & Updates

• Trimble L2P Asset Tracking Solution

• Tech Tip – Trimble Connect for Trimble Access

• Spectra Precision FOCUS 35 Total Station

• Meet One of Our Team Members

• Updated Trimble R10 Model 2 GNSS System

Work Faster, Longer, and SmarterThe enhanced Trimble® R10 makes it possible. It’s loaded with Trimble’s most advanced technology to give you maximum productivity in the fi eld. Built with powerful technologies integrated into a sleek design, it’s the Trimble® R10 GNSS reimagined.

Enhancements include:

• NEW! The latest and most advanced custom Trimble survey GNSS ASIC with an industry-leading 672 GNSS channels for unrivaled GNSS constellation tracking, including GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS as well as the full range of SBAS.

• NEW! Improved reliability against sources of interference and spoofed signals.

• NEW! Improved power management to increase battery life and operating time in the fi eld on average by 33 percent.

• NEW! Increased internal memory (6 GB) to store more than 10 years of raw observations.

• NEW! Support for Android and iOS platforms to allow organizations with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environments to benefi t from a premium survey GNSS receiver by using the mobile devices their fi eld crews already have in their pockets.