Today, most projects have coordinate systems because of CAD design. Often, the coordinate systems being used differ between what the architect uses versus what the civil engineers use versus what the structural engineers use versus what the surveyors use. As a result of the different systems, the measurement units differ, and the plans don't align.

There have been many advances in the technologies used for creating precise maps for use in earthwork projects. However, have you struggled with getting your point cloud into your takeoff software? You are not alone!