Connected Construction Workflows for Siteworks

The goal in this workflow to prepare project and design data in Trimble Business Center (TBC) for field crews using field devices that are running Trimble® Siteworks. This workflow walks you through configuring a WorksManager project with project and design data that can be sent to Siteworks via WorksManager. When field crews then synchronize their devices, they will have the latest designs. Later, you can load, review, and run reports on results as they return from the field.

Prerequisites:

  • License; See the Subscription Plans page. For a license matrix by command, see the License page in the TBC Community. Also see View and manage licensed features.
  • Trimble Identity (TID) credentials (user name and password); create it here.
  • A WorksManager account; contact your SITECH dealer for details.
  • For existing WorksManager projects, access to them granted by the people who created them
  • Siteworks firmware running on a Trimble site controller that is connected to either a Precision or Location GNSS system, or to a total station
  • For running Siteworks: Trimble TSC7 controller, a Trimble T7 or T10 Tablet, or the Trimble Site Tablet 10. The Siteworks software is also available on the Android™ platform.
  • Also see hardware and software system requirements in the Siteworks help.

Workflows

Data exchange between TBC and Siteworks via WorksManager:

This workflow leverages the power of all three systems: TBC (office), WorksManager (cloud), Siteworks (field).

  1. Import and clean up the data you need to perform your Earthworks tasks on a site.
  2. Create additional data as needed.
  3. Organize your data by layer, deleting unneeded objects and layers.
  4. Set the data sync area for VCL file exchange with Siteworks via WorksManager, and configure a WorksManager profile in External Services.
  5. Open WorksManager and create a project as a container for project and design data.
  6. Configure the project, add project data, and assign it to the WorksManager project in your account.
  7. Create one or more designs for the project and add design data.
  8. Resolve conflicts between your TBC and WorksManager project and design data.
  9. Push any unpublished design data to WorksManager.
  10. Load the WorksManager project and a design in Siteworks. See details in the Siteworks help.
  11. Perform measurement and stakeout tasks in Siteworks.

Data exchange between TBC and Siteworks via USB flash drive:

This workflow allows you to bypass WorksManager if you do not have an account or your Siteworks field devices are not online (connected to the Internet).

  1. Import and clean up the data you need to perform your Earthworks tasks on a site.
  2. Create additional data as needed.
  3. Organize your data by layer, deleting unneeded objects and layers.
  4. Set the data sync area for VCL file exchange with Siteworks via WorksManager.
  5. Configure and add project data and assign it to an offline WorksManager project.
  6. Create one or more designs for the project and add design data.
  7. Publish the design data to your local WorksManager folder in the data sync area. This creates the VCL file.
  8. Copy project files to a USB flash drive for manual transfer to disconnected Siteworks field devices.
  9. Load the WorksManager project and a design in Siteworks. See details in the Siteworks help.
  10. Perform measurement and stakeout tasks in Siteworks.
  11. Bring results back to TBC via USB flash drive.
  12. Run reports and analyze data on the Siteworks work for potential redesign.

Direct data exchange between WorksManager and Siteworks:

This workflow allows you to bypass TBC if you do not have a license, although you may need to get data from a colleague who uses TBC. See details in the Siteworks help.

  1. Assemble data files for a WorksManager project. These can come from a variety of sources, including TBC and other CAD or civil engineering programs.
  2. Open WorksManager and create a project. Configure the project and add project data.
  3. Create one or more designs for the project and add design data. Publish the designs to create the VCL for Siteworks.
  4. Load the WorksManager project and a design in Siteworks.
  5. Add field devices to your account and a Siteworks project.
  6. Perform measurement and stakeout tasks in Siteworks.
  7. Monitor and manage your project in WorksManager.

Related topics

Understanding Connected Construction Data Exchange

About the VCL Data Exchange Format

Exchange Project Data and VCL Designs Between TBC and Siteworks

Manage Connected Construction Data Exchange