The Importance of GPS Technology in Australia’s Construction Industry: Current Trends and Future Prospects

Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is embedded in our daily lives, powering everything from navigation apps to location-based services on smartphones. In the construction industry, GPS offers two crucial applications: providing surveyors with precise positioning data for design and as-built reference points, and enabling advanced GPS-based machine control systems that help operators execute earthmoving tasks efficiently and accurately. As technology rapidly evolves, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to keep up. But rest assured, you are not alone. A forecast suggests that the pace of technological change in the next decade will match the advancements seen over the past century. Among the many sectors driving technological innovation, space technology—including GPS—is at the forefront. Already, it has reshaped how construction