Case Study: RP & Associates Land Surveying and Drafting, LLC achieves faster, more comprehensive property surveys with Trimble SX10

A comprehensive scan of a property means more value, more flexibility and more data—all while spending less time in the field

RP & Associates Land Surveying and Drafting (RPA) is a three-person firm in Charleston, South Carolina that faces a common industry challenge: difficulty recruiting experienced surveyors while delivering a wide range of commercial, industrial, residential and construction services. With limited manpower, RPA needed versatile, efficient technology to handle diverse tasks without repeated site visits.

RPA adopted the Trimble SX10 Scanning Total Station with Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center and a Trimble R6 GNSS, enabling seamless switching between GNSS, total station and scanning from a single setup. The integrated workflow produces comprehensive, quickly registered scans (often ready in under 15 minutes), reduces field time and rework, uncovers unexpected site issues, and improves client responsiveness—making the SX10 a permanent, productivity-boosting part of RPA’s operations.

RP & Associates Land Surveying and Drafting, LLC

Rafal Pawlowski

Principal