Centara has expanded its surveying capabilities with the adoption of the Trimble SX12 Scanning Total Station, a next-generation instrument that combines high-accuracy total station measurement with advanced 3D laser scanning. This investment enables Centara to deliver faster, more accurate results across infrastructure, construction, and engineering projects, where complex surveying challenges are the norm.

Transforming Surveying with the Trimble SX12

The Trimble SX12 is designed to merge traditional surveying and 3D scanning into a single, efficient workflow. With 1” angular accuracy, the ability to capture 26,600 points per second, and a scanning range of up to 600 metres, the SX12 delivers both precision and speed on the most demanding sites.

Key features of the Trimble SX12 include:

  • High-accuracy total station functionality.
  • Fast, high-density 3D point cloud capture.
  • Long-range scanning for large or inaccessible areas.

Solving Complicated Surveying Challenges

Centara is already applying the Trimble SX12 Scanning Total Station to solve surveying problems in areas where traditional methods fall short, including:

  • Congested urban sites – where underground utilities, tight access, and traffic management create high levels of complexity.
  • Heritage and structural surveys – detailed 3D mapping of historic bridges, tunnels, and buildings requiring non-intrusive documentation.
  • Major infrastructure projects – where integration of survey control and laser scanning reduces rework, clashes, and costly delays.

The SX12 allows Centara to capture accurate survey control data and dense 3D models in one pass, reducing the need for repeat visits and minimising disruption for clients and third parties.

Benefits for Centara’s Clients

  • Accuracy and reliability – millimetre-level precision reduces project risks.
  • Time and cost efficiency – combining scanning and surveying cuts project timelines.
  • Enhanced deliverables – BIM-ready 3D models, CAD outputs, and georeferenced datasets.
  • Future-proof workflows – data that supports digital engineering and design validation.

Centara on Innovation

“The Trimble SX12 has revolutionised how we approach complex survey environments,” said Tom Peart, Survey Manager at Centara. “Our teams can now collect highly accurate control data and 3D scans simultaneously, which means faster, safer, and more reliable deliverables for our clients.”

Driving the Future of Surveying

With the adoption of the Trimble SX12 Scanning Total Station, Centara is reinforcing its role as a leader in advanced surveying solutions. As infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally grow in scale and complexity, Centara is equipped to provide high-precision survey data that supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective project delivery.

  • Centara surveying solutions
  • Trimble SX12 scanning total station
  • 3D laser scanning surveys
  • PAS128 and GPR surveys
  • Complex surveying challenges
  • Infrastructure and construction surveying
  • BIM-ready survey data