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The Russell Roof Tiles Natural Range (this is Bute3) is designed to replicate roofscapes of stone, slate and clay.

Thinner Leading Edge Roof Tiles: Separating Fact from Fiction

17 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Russell Roof Tiles is helping specifiers, housebuilders and contractors cut through confusion surrounding the term ‘Thin or Thinner Leading Edge’ roof tiles, as demand grows for quality-manufactured products. While the terms ‘thin leading edge’ and […]

The GXI is claimed to be the world's most accurate integrated Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) and Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) scanner.

All-in one scanner launched at Geo Week

17 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Emesent, the Australian specialist in autonomous mapping technology with offices in London and the USA, has launched GX1, an All-in-One SLAM-based LiDAR, RTK and 360° Imagery Scanner, at the Geo Week exhibition and conference in […]

The new Leica MultiMapper system is designed to fit helicopters and light fixed-wing aircraft.

Leica introduces new compact airborne aerial mapping system

17 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Leica MultiMapper is a new compact hybrid airborne system from Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon. Combining imaging and LiDAR in one easy-to-deploy solution, it is designed to fit all helicopter sizes and light fixed-wing aircraft. […]

New Chartered Civil Engineering Surveyor designation for industry professionals

17 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

A new professional designation for civil engineering surveyors has been launched by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES). Members and Fellows of both institutions who […]

Topcon has expanded its Capture Reality portfolio with the introduction of a new handheld scanning system.

Topcon expands Capture Reality portfolio

17 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

A new handheld scanning system that combines LiDAR, panoramic cameras, visual SLAM cameras, and a GNSS antenna in a single device has been announced by Topcon Positioning Systems. Designated the CR-S1, it expands the company’s […]

Cambridge Halls at Manchester Metropolitan University will accommodate up to 2,302 students by 2030.

Graham to redevelop Manchester Metropolitan University student blocks

16 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Northern Ireland’s Graham Construction has been named as the contractor that will deliver the redevelopment of Cambridge Halls student accommodation at Manchester Metropolitan University. The long-term partnership will create 2,302 new student bedrooms as part […]

Topcon and Fixposition announce collaboration for future products

16 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

In a major announcement at Geo Week 2026 in Denver, Colorado, Topcon Positioning Systems and Fixposition have revealed they have entered an agreement to collaborate on integrated technology for future product offerings. Topcon Positioning Systems, […]

AI – a growing risk in Surveying

14 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Nina Young FCA Founder, The Surveying RoomThe independent free community for the UK surveying profession. Founder of Surveyors UK, a membership and independent communityfor the UK surveying profession. … Everyone is in a different place […]

Fassa Bortolo will build a new manufacturing plant for plasters and renders at New Stanton Park near Ilkeston in Derbyshire.

Fassa Bortolo to build new plaster factory in Derbyshire

13 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Erewash Borough Council has granted planning permission for Fassa Bortolo to build a new factory and 170,000 square feet manufacturing complex near Ilkeston in Derbyshire. The Italian-based group launched a search for a site to […]

Strabag UK partners with the University of East London to pioneer tunnelling solution

12 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Strabag UK and the University of East London (UEL) have announced a major new collaboration, focused on developing and commercialising a pioneering low-carbon grout that could significantly reduce the environmental impact of tunnelling projects across […]