Bench Mark Equipment and Supplies Inc.

10/14/2026

Setting up your base? Getting the tripod setup is critical to getting repeatable data day-to-day. In this video, Rene walks you through the process, from getting the tripod setup, to getting the tribrach properly over the point.

Watch the walkthrough and find more practical surveying tutorials at https://survey-assistant.com

10/12/2026

Brian and Lester from Tingley Surveys show us how the Hemisphere S631 fairs under canopy in Chéticamp NS.

See what other crews have to say about their equipment and working with Bench-Mark:https://bench-mark.ca/testimonials/?utm_source=FB&utm_id=CA

10/11/2026

Want to be able to rotate your drawings to match up with the field data? This is a great option for those looking to get their total station setup to line up with their survey plan.

Want to learn more about FieldGenius and how to use it in the field? Check out survey-assistant.com!

10/09/2026

Thick canopy makes life difficult. For Kelly Browne in Nova Scotia, the Hemisphere GNSS S631 has made it a little easier:

“I use the Heisphere S631 for utility work as a base and rover. We have a lot of pretty thick canopy here in Nova Scotia, but it always amazes me how many places I can get shots. I made a custom rack mount for the rover which allows me to see real-time if I still have an RTK lock, which combined with a little planning can really speed up a control traverse. ”

Hear from the people putting the S631 to work in the field: Read more: https://bench-mark.ca/testimonials/?utm_source=FB&utm_id=CA

10/07/2026

Your bubble is the easiest part of your equipment to neglect. Your gear costs a lot of money, don't let the least expensive part of your equipment let you down. Just rotating your pole can produce a ton of error. David walks you through how to spot a bust in your bubble calibration and how to fix it.

When was the last time you checked your pole?

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10/05/2026

GCPs are a big deal. Just because the latest drones are able to integrate RTK corrections, does not mean that they are accurate.

A ground control point, or GCP, gives you a clearly identifiable location with which you can georeference your images or scans with. By tying your flights into known values you can improve your results. However, targets need to be properly set. The value of the GCP comes from how well you can distinguish.

If that center is unclear, the marker moves, or the coordinates are unreliable, the model can inherit the problem. Adding more targets does not automatically make up for poor measurements. This matters because a detailed model and an accurately positioned model are two different things. Features can line up neatly with one another while the entire scan is offset from the coordinates you need. That becomes a problem when the data is used for layout, surface comparisons, or construction planning.

Our full article explains what GCPs do, how to place and measure them, and why checkpoints belong in your mapping workflow.

Read it here:
https://rtkgpssurveyequipment.com/ground-control-points/

Ground control points help improve the accuracy of aerial mapping and surveying. Explore how GCPs support reliable geospatial data and project results.

10/04/2026

Want to be able to simultaneously record static data while you are running around with the rover using RTK? With FieldGenius it is really easy!

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10/01/2026

I've talked to a ton of experienced surveyors who with they had been more careful when they were younger. Your skin needs to be taken care of.

09/30/2026

In this video, Kayla shows how you how to setup a Hemisphere GNSS S631 base can send corrections through StormCaster to multiple compatible machine control setups. You can use StormCaster to broadcast corrections over a cellular network, to as many machines as you need. For contractors running several machines, this can help reduce the cost of individual correction service subscriptions.

Want to see what’s involved? Kayla walks through the base setup, known control point, antenna height and connection settings.

Learn more at survey-assistant.com.

09/29/2026

A total station gets the job done but you might be able to get it done faster. It depends on your needs and application.

We put RTK and a total station through field testing and explain when each makes sense.

🎥 Watch the full comparison https://youtu.be/v8IZQy6AYao