About the TBC Configurations category

In this category we will capture the commands that belong to the different modules of TBC as a reference guide to assist you determining what license of TBC you require for different purposes.

At a high level there are 4 main configurations of TBC Perpetual License (USB or Network License) that are most applicable to construction Data Prep and Takeoff applications

Survey Advanced Edition

To be able to use TML commands you have to have at least the Survey Advanced Edition of TBC. Survey Advanced includes Surface Modeling, Corridor Modeling, Plotting and Drafting functionality as well as all of the standard TBC CAD commands.

Modules included:

  • Field Data
  • Surface Modeling
  • Survey Intermediate
  • Survey Advanced

Key command sets included


Site Modeling Edition = Data Prep for Site and Roads

The Site Modeling Edition includes Survey Advanced and all of the Data Prep functionality that TBC offers for elevating lines, pads, contours etc. These tools provide the productivity tools that allow you to automate the elevating process. This Edition provides the advanced modeling tools like Vertical Design and Sideslope commands.

Modules included:

  • Field Data
  • Surface Modeling
  • Survey Intermediate
  • Survey Advanced
  • Site Modeling

Key Commands included


Site Construction Edition = Takeoff for Site and Roads

The Site Construction Edition includes the Site Modeling functionality and all of the Site Takeoff functionality that TBC offers for computing Earthworks Takeoff, Topsoil Stripping and replacement, Overexcavation, Boreholes and Strata and running detailed Takeoff Reports.

Modules included:

  • Field Data
  • Surface Modeling
  • Survey Intermediate
  • Survey Advanced
  • Site Modeling
  • Site Construction

Key Commands included


Infrastructure Edition = Site and Corridor Mass Haul plus Intersection Design Tools

The Infrastructure Edition includes the Site Construction functionality plus the tools to carry out Site or Corridor Mass Haul analysis and all of the Intersection Design tools to model Ramps, Interchanges, Cul-de-sacs, traffic circles (roundabouts) and T and X intersections.

Modules included:

  • Field Data
  • Surface Modeling
  • Survey Intermediate
  • Survey Advanced
  • Site Modeling
  • Site Construction
  • Infrastructure

Key Commands included


Utility Modeling Module = Utility Takeoff and Data Prep Tools

The Utility Takeoff Module requires that you have the Site Modeling Edition as a minimum and provides all of the tools required to carry out the creation of utility and trench models and execute the Takeoff reports for utility work.

Key Commands included

  • Create Utility Network
  • Create Utility Run
  • Create Utility Node
  • Create Pipe
  • Trench Template Manager
  • Insert Trench Template
  • Create Trench Surface
  • Utility Takeoff Report

Aerial Photogrammetry / UAS Master = Drone Flight Processing


Scanning Module = Advanced Tools for Terrestrial Scanning and Point Clouds


Tunneling Module = Tunneling

Specialty Tools for Tunneling operations


Drilling, Piling and Dynamic Compaction Module = Specialist Construction Tools

Specialty Tools for Drill & Blast, Piling and Dynamic Compaction


GIS Module


Mobile Mapping Module =

GNSS and IMU Trajectory Correction Module =

MX9 - MTA Correction Module