Construction Laser Levels
Manufacturers offer construction laser levels to meet the needs of a wide range of clients. Construction laser levels differ from distance meters and electronic total stations in terms of applicability in the building industry. Every builder should think about each step in the home building process to select the right measuring device.
The best use for construction laser levels on a job site arises before concrete trucks and builders arrive. Excavators use laser levels for the following activities before construction begins:
- Determine location and depth of drainage pipes
- Measure footing depth for basements, porches and garages
- Mark location of electrical and cable lines compared to excavated space
Choosing Construction Laser Levels for Specific Jobs
Every builder can switch out his Seco laser level for a laser distance meter as soon as concrete is applied to the footings. These meters are useful for builders who need to calculate the amount of drywall, insulation and other materials needed for newly built homes. The distance meter can be used to calculate square footage and volume after initial measurements are taken.
An electronic total station rarely enters the picture during active construction but is invaluable for building and engineering firms. These stations work best for surveyors and builders who are creating maps of empty properties that will be built on in the near future. Each map is produced through triangulation, distance readings and angles calculated within the electronic total station.
Tiger Supplies carries surveying equipment from Seco, Leica and Northwest Instrument. This equipment can be combined with office furniture and accessories to outfit a builder’s office completely.