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General
SitePlan is trusted by companies across civil engineering, utility construction, roadworks, and railway infrastructure – from small contractors to large corporations.
Clients include construction firms, engineering offices, and public authorities focused on digitizing their site operations.
We’re happy to share specific references during a meeting or demo.
SitePlan is used in civil construction for digital field measurements, staking, GPS photo documentation, and asset recording – from excavation to final billing.
Yes. SitePlan runs on any Android or iOS device. Without a GNSS antenna, it's ideal for GPS photo documentation. With a GNSS antenna, it becomes a full-featured surveying system.
Pricing depends on your use case.
We offer flexible license models – whether you need software only or a complete package including GNSS antenna, accessories, and correction data.
We’ll walk you through all Options in a short call to find the right fit – clearly and transparently. in a short appointment - tailored to your actual needs.
Yes. Especially on smaller projects, SitePlan saves a significant amount of time – because the measurement is completed directly on site and no office rework is required. Whether it’s a house connection, driveway, or road crossing.
Absolutely. SitePlan was built for foremen, site managers, and cost engineers – no surveying degree required. The app is intuitive and ready to use immediately.
SitePlan has been specially developed for civil engineering practice - easy to use, immediately operational, ideal for non-surveyors.
No complicated workflows, no data chaos - instead: Photos, surfaces, lines and reports - all in one tool.
Yes. All data (measurements, points, reports, photos) can be exported in formats like DXF, CSV, SHP, or PDF – ready for import into CAD and GIS tools. We also offer an API interface for integration with other systems.
Data security is our top priority. Our infrastructure and processes are ISO 27001-certified, the global standard for information security management.
All project data is encrypted during transmission and storage. Access rights are role-based – so you control who sees and edits what.
Your data is your property – never shared with third parties.
- Free trial (software only):
Test all app features free for 30 days on your own smartphone or tablet.
- Pilot project with full system (including GNSS):
Want to test SitePlan for real-world surveying and staking? We’ll provide a fully equipped rental kit – GNSS antenna, accessories, and correction data included.
Let’s have a quick call to find the best option for your needs – no risk, no obligation.
Digital Field Measurements
If you already have an antenna, we’re happy to check compatibility with SitePlan.
For a quick and hassle-free setup, we recommend our SitePlan GNSS Complete Kit – including a fully pre-configured antenna, all accessories, and active correction data.
Just turn it on and go – we handle the rest.
Yes. Many foremen use SitePlan independently after just 30 minutes of hands-on onboarding. We provide that training free of charge.
With a GNSS antenna, you’ll achieve centimeter-level accuracy – perfect for verifiable measurements and billing. Accuracy is shown in real time and automatically documented.
Fully automatic. As soon as a point, area, or line is captured on site, it appears in real time in the office – via the web app, with no USB stick or manual data transfer required.
Stakeout and localization
With a smartphone, the SitePlan app, and a GNSS antenna, you can achieve staking accuracy of up to 1 cm – depending on the antenna, environmental conditions, and correction data.
For typical civil engineering applications, this level of accuracy is absolutely sufficient.
With a simple two-point georeferencing: click on two known coordinates, and you’re done. You can also import DWG/DXF files with embedded coordinate systems – no post-processing required.
In SitePlan, you can import the following formats for staking, measurement, or documentation:
- PDF, DXF, DWG plans (e.g., site plans or construction drawings as background)
- CSV (for point lists with coordinates – directly stakeable)
- TIFF, JPEG, PNG (e.g., drone imagery as plan background)
Import is done directly in the web portal – the data is immediately available in the app.
GPS Photo Documentation
Yes. Each photo can be linked to a project, layer (e.g., trade or construction section), and optionally a comment. This way, all images remain structured and easy to find.
No. GPS photo documentation works without an external antenna – directly with your smartphone. A GNSS antenna is only required if you want to create centimeter-accurate measurements.
Yes. With just a few clicks, you can generate a photo report as a PDF – including company logo, project details, photos with comments, coordinates, timestamps, Google Maps link, and an overview plan of all photos.
Yes. Photos and data are stored offline and automatically synchronized as soon as a connection is available again.
Only team members with the appropriate project authorization.
SitePlan is not just storage – it’s a structured workflow:
✓ Georeferenced photos
✓ Project and layer assignment
✓ Instantly filterable & exportable
✓ Legally reliable & audit-proof – with no rework
