Robotic Site Layout for Residential & Architectural Builds

Building a new home or working on a complex architectural project? PLS takes the time-consuming manual work out of site set-out, using robotic technology to print clear, precise layouts directly onto the slab.

From individual homes to townhouses and detailed architectural builds, our robotic site layouts give builders and trades an accurate plan to work from, helping reduce mistakes, save time and keep the build moving.

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A Better Way to Complete Your House Set-Out Survey

Traditional house set-outs rely heavily on manual measuring, chalk lines and repeated checks. With PLS, your digital construction plans are converted into one coordinated layout and printed directly onto the building surface using the HP SitePrint robot and Leica robotic total station.

With accuracy to within ± 1mm of the supplied CAD file, builders can start work with clear, consistent markings showing exactly where key elements need to go.

For builders looking for an alternative to a traditional house set-out survey, robotic site layout provides detailed information directly where your team needs it – on the slab.

More Than Lines on a Slab

Residential and architectural builds can involve multiple sets of plans, and they don't always line up perfectly.

PLS can combine architectural, engineering and framing plans into one coordinated CAD file before printing. This helps identify potential discrepancies early, before they turn into problems during construction.

Depending on your project, we can print:

Wall and frame positions
Frame IDs and brace lines
Doors, windows and openings
Door swings
Plumbing and electrical reference points
Offset lines
Text, notes and other project details

The result is a clear layout that builders, framers, plumbers, electricians and other trades can easily work from.

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Why Use Robotic Layout for Your House Set-Out?

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Accuracy Where It Matters

Layouts are guided by a robotic total station, providing accuracy to within ± 1mm of the supplied CAD file.

Less Manual Set-Out

A standard residential setup and print can often be completed within a day, depending on the project, significantly reducing time spent manually measuring and marking.

Spot Issues Earlier

Combining multiple plan sets can help identify discrepancies before construction begins, reducing the risk of errors carrying through the build.

Clearer for Every Trade

Walls, openings, services and other important details can be printed directly onto the slab, giving everyone on site a clear reference point.

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Built by a Builder, for Builders

PLS isn't just about the technology. Greg brings years of hands-on building experience to every project, so he understands what builders and trades actually need from a site layout.

That practical knowledge, combined with HP SitePrint and Leica RTS technology, means your plans aren't simply printed; they're prepared with an understanding of how they'll be used once work begins.

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How Residential Site Layout Works

1. Send us your PlansSend through your DWG or PDF drawings. The earlier we can get involved, the better the outcome.

2. Plans Prepared & CoordinatedWe prepare your plans for robotic printing and can bring relevant architectural, engineering and framing information together into one coordinated layout.

The PLS site print robot at work on a concrete slab.

3. Approve & ScheduleYou'll have the opportunity to review the prepared file before we confirm your site date.

The robotic total station overlooking the PLS site print robot.

4. Layout Printed On SiteUsing HP SitePrint and a robotic total station, your approved layout is printed directly onto the slab or suitable building surface.

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House Setting Out in Christchurch & Across the South Island

PLS provides robotic house set-outs Christchurch-wide and throughout Canterbury, as well as residential and architectural site layout services across the wider South Island.

See our local site layout services for more information on slab layouts in Christchurch and Canterbury.

PLS also provides robotic layout for larger builds, with commercial construction site layout services available across the South Island. We can also travel throughout New Zealand for suitable projects.

Planning a Residential or Architectural Build?

Get the set-out right from the beginning. Send PLS your plans and we'll take a look at your project, answer any questions and provide a quote for robotic site layout.

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