Delivering Infrastructure with Confidence:

Trimble’s End-to-End Roading Solution

In Australia’s evolving civil infrastructure landscape, the pressure to deliver road projects safely, on time, and under budget has never been higher. The Trimble Access Roads Module delivers a purpose-built workflow for surveyors and engineers, designed to align with national design guidelines and project delivery standards.

This powerful functionality extends beyond roads, providing significant benefits for surveyors tackling any linear set-out task, including pipelines, drainage systems, and other critical infrastructure.

Trimble Access Roads In the Field:

Precision Road Set-out with Trimble Access Roads

  • User-Friendly Interface, Tailored for Surveyors:

    Trimble Access (TA) is built with the working surveyor in mind. Its intuitive, logical interface presents the right tools at the right time, enabling you to confidently create projects and complete complex road layouts with greater speed and fewer errors.

  • Broad Design File Compatibility:

    Seamlessly import common Australian design formats, including LandXML, 12da, DXF, and RXL, directly into Trimble Access.

  • Flexible Alignment Stakeout:

    Work directly with your data in the field using “Strings and Surfaces.” This eliminates the need to build a complete road corridor upfront, giving you more control and flexibility on site.

  • Interactive Map Screen:

    Benefit from dynamic plan, cross-section, and 3D views. Easily select elements on-screen and customise information displays for instant visual feedback during stakeout tasks.

  • Effortless Navigation:

    Easily scroll through chainages and toggle between features, ideal for managing multi-layered pavement designs.

  • Always in Sync with Trimble Connect:

    Ensure your design files are always current and your conformance reports are safely backed up automatically. Keep the field and office connected in real time.

See it in action

Road Design Files:

Strings and Surfaces:

Trimble Access Roads In the Office:

Validate & Report with Trimble Business Center

Trimble Business Center complements the Roads Module with powerful processing and Key Features:

  • Seamless Data Transfer:

    Send and receive design and as-built data directly between the field and office using Trimble Connect.

  • Design vs. As-Built Comparison:

    Use 3D views, cross-section views, and heatmaps to visually verify construction accuracy.

  • Accurate Volume Calculations:

    Precisely calculate material quantities for earthworks and progress claims.

  • Automated QA Reporting:

    Generate detailed conformance reports for every aspect of the construction process.

Trimble Access Roads Recently Released Features

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Stake to the Nearest String (v2025.10):

This new stakeout method allows you to navigate to the string closest to your current position. As you move across the road, the software automatically updates the target string, streamlining on-site workflows.

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3D Road Drive-Through on Android (v2024.10):

You can now view an automated 3D drive-through of the road design on Android controllers, a feature previously exclusive to Windows devices.

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Cut/Fill Stakeout to BIM Surfaces (v2024.10):

Stake roads or strings with cut/fill values computed directly from surfaces within an IFC model, improving integration with modern BIM workflows.

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Enhanced 12da File Support (v2024.10):

Review attribute information for items in a 12da file directly within the Roads app. When an item is used, its attributes are now automatically copied and stored with the new point, polyline, or arc in your job file for richer data capture.

Why It Matters:

Faster Delivery, Fewer Reworks

  • Improved Data Integrity:

    Eliminate errors associated with manual data entry.

  • Increased Field Productivity:

    Automate workflows to complete more stakeouts per day.

  • Higher QA Confidence:

    Confidently meet stringent Australian compliance standards.

  • Fewer Costly Reworks:

    Identify and resolve on-site issues early in the process.

In Summary:

The Smart Roading Solution

Whether you’re working on a rural highway realignment or a complex metropolitan arterial road upgrade, Trimble Access Roads and TBC equip your team with the tools to work faster, smarter, and with greater confidence. As a trusted solution aligned with Australian agency standards, it is the key to delivering every road project to spec and on schedule.