74.6% of utility strikes occur during the excavation process and human error is still the main cause. Accurately locating buried utilities is crucial for the safe expansion and/or intensification of any modern town or city.

Maybe you can’t justify buying construction or survey equipment because of infrequent use or a project has cropped up which requires a specialised instrument. Here’s why you should consider equipment hire for your next job.

A two person job becomes one with the new GeoMax ZRD105B digital receiver with beam catching! The ZRD105B receiver provides you with position information by using an arrow display, digital readout plus RF communication to the Zone 60DG.

You’ll notice that most construction equipment such as laser levels, laser tapes and total stations have an IP rating, but what does that actually mean? This IP Ratings Chart explains how the ratings work.

GeoMax Zone Lasers are easily the most important tool in the modern building contractors’ toolkit! Not only are they well-designed and constructed, but also very price-competitive, backed up and supported by our experienced service dept staff. We’ve put together a comparison chart to help you choose the best laser for your needs.

One of the first decisions when buying a laser level is whether you need a red or green beam. The answer usually depends on what and where you’re using the laser level for. This article explains the differences between red and green beam and when to use them.

If you’re new to utility detection it’s important to understand how cable locators work. Here’s a guide on the wiring used, the passive and active locations, and how to induce a current using a signal transmitter.

Have you ever seen a good deal on parallel imported construction equipment and thought it looks the same but costs less? “Where’s the catch?”. Here are the top 6 reasons you should always buy from an authorised dealer.

We all know that equipment downtime can cause a loss in not just time, but also income. Annual servicing and calibration are an integral part of the process to ensure that your equipment is operating with optimal performance.

When it comes to servicing, calibration and repairs on construction & survey equipment, BuildMax service centres are one of the largest and best-equipped in New Zealand. Our service centres in Auckland and Christchurch are here to help you.

The Zone80 DG is the latest addition to the GeoMax Zone laser range, which now provides a solution for every level of construction. Perfect for civil contractors working on bulk earthworks, roading and infrastructure projects, the Zone80 DG is a robust digital grade laser that stands up to the harshest conditions.

We’re excited to announce BuildMax has joined New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) as a National Partner. We look forward to working closely with NZCB and meeting fellow members at training meetings across the country.

We’re excited to announce the new BuildMax partnership with LAN Cabling Products Ltd [LCP] to provide construction products in NZ and across the Pacific Islands. BuildMax customers will soon be able to buy BuildMax detection and measuring products from the LCP stores in Auckland and Fiji.

The challenging task of maintaining roads across much of the South Island is the responsibility of the dedicated team at Sicon. Sicon are using the EZiCAT i750 cable locator with GPS capability to create their own plans of roads which they can in turn supply to the local councils.

This useful video tutorial has step by step instructions showing how to transfer GPS data from the EZiCAT i750 cable locator using free LOGiCAT VU software.

Here’s a quick and simple video which shows how to use a signal transmitter with an EZiCAT cable locator.

Underground networks can be extremely complex, knowing the exact location of buried cables and pipes prior to excavation work has never been so important. BuildMax offers a comprehensive range of cable locators, use the chart below to compare models and specifications.

We’re excited to announce BuildMax is expending it’s territory! BuildMax is now the official GeoMax distributor for Pacific Islands. We look forward to assisting our new customers from the Pacific Island region.

The previous Zeta 125 pipe laser model came with laser class 3 which required additional safety regulations in some countries. GeoMax has released the new GeoMax Zeta 125 LC 2 Pipe Laser with laser class 2 to minimise the effort to meet health & safety regulations.

BuildMax has a comprehensive range of GeoMax manual total stations for construction and surveying. Use the chart below to compare models and specifications.