PointMan – Precision Underground Utility Mobile Mapping Software

Quickly capture, record, and visualize the precise locations of critical utility and infrastructure data from a standard mobile device.

PointMan – Precision Underground Utility Mobile Mapping Software

Quickly capture, record, and visualize the precise locations of critical utility and infrastructure from a standard mobile device.

PointMan® Precision Mapping Solutions® are ProStar’s flagship products.  PointMan is a patented cloud and mobile mapping software application that captures, records, and displays the precise location and the associated metadata to critical surface and subsurface infrastructure. PointMan captures mission critical infrastructure data with unprecedented quality and accuracy that includes type, depth, accuracy, depth of cover, and precise geospatial location. PointMan can also create and bind forms, sketches, and photos to any point, line, or polygon. PointMan integrates seamlessly with the major GPS/GNSS  and cable & pipe locate equipment manufacturers.
  • Works with Trimble, Juniper, Bad Elf, and EOS GPS/GNSS Receivers

  • Works with RadioDetection, Vivax, and Subsite Cable & Pipe Locators 

  • Capture Quality Levels for As-Built Utilities

  • Take Photos and Digital Sketches of the Project Site

  • Customizable Data Dictionary

  • Export Data Formats – KML, KMZ, CSV, Shapefile, PDF, photo, and GDB

Proud Partner of

Trimble

Patented Technology

Our patented software dramatically improves data collection, all phases of the asset management life-cycle, field-to-office communications, and reduced risks associated with the management, repair, and replacement of the asset.

Features Include:
  • Geoid Models
  • Google Directions
  • Supports PDFs out in the Field
  • Data Dictionary
  • Photo & Sketch Support
  • Pairs with Major Locate Tools
  • Export Email, KMZ, Photos, & PDFs
All PointMan Features and:
  • Multiple VRS/Correction Services
  • Real-Time Datum Translations
  • Stakeout for Points & Lines
  • Survey & Mapping Grade GPS Units
  • Attach Photos & Forms to Features
  • Audit Trails for Users & Data
  • Feature Lock
  • Snap Line work to Points/Potholes
  • Split & Join Lines
  • Supports Custom Attributes
  • Trimble GPS/GNSS & Catalyst DA-1
  • Utility Locate Form
  • Export Shapefile, KML, & CSV
  • Enhanced Export Options
  • Import KML & PRJ Files
All PointMan & Plus
Features and:
  • Mobile & Cloud
  • Site Calibration
  • Work Offline
  • One Call Tickets
  • Shared Cloud for Multiple Users
  • Manage User Permissions & Roles
  • In App Support
  • Service Level Agreements
  • Online Help & Feedback
  • Attach Photos & Forms to Any Feature
  • Audit Trails for Users & Data
    (Activity Logs)

 

 

All PointMan, Plus & Pro
Features and:
  • Volume Pricing
  • API Access
  • 3rd Party Integration (CAD/GIS/Survey)
  • Beta Test New Features
  • Custom PDF Forms
  • Dedicated Priority Support
  • Infield Training Included
  • Trimble FXL Import
PointMan’s focus is on Industries that are impacted by the construction of both surface and subsurface infrastructure. 

THE INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

Surveying Industry

SURVEYING

Department of Transportation

DOT

Oil & Gas Industry

SUE

811/OneCall Centers

ONE CALL

Construction Industry

CONSTRUCTION

Utility Locating Industry

LOCATING

UTILITIES

Railway Industry

RAILWAY

SURVEYING

DOT

OIL & GAS

ONE CALL

CONSTRUCTION

LOCATING

UTILITIES

RAILWAY

Every minute of every working day underground utility assets are seriously damaged from construction activity. When damage occurs, electrical and communication services are lost, water services are disrupted, gaseous substances are released into the environment and in worse case scenarios there are serious injuries or loss of life. PointMan Precision Mapping Solutions are designed to improve the construction and maintenance of these critical assets and to enhance the safety of the worker, the public and the environment.

Benefits Include

  • Captures the precise location of assets
  • Works with all major cable & pipe locators
  • Seamless integration with GPS/GNSS receivers
  • Improved workflow efficiencies
  • Cost-effective
  • Maintain regulatory compliance
  • Better data visibility
  • Maintain complete and accurate records for audits
  • Reduced line strikes
  • ASCE 38-02 compliant
  • Accurate attributes enables improved business decisions
  • Modernized software
  • Precision data is submitted to the cloud in real-time
  • Improved communications across all stakeholders
  • High ROI for collecting survey-grade data
  • US-based customer support
  • Easy to manage licensing
PointMan Snap Line to Pothole
PointMan Snap Line to Pothole

Benefits Include

  • Captures the precise location of assets
  • Works with all major cable & pipe locators
  • Seamless integration with GPS/GNSS receivers
  • Improved workflow efficiencies
  • Cost-effective
  • Maintain regulatory compliance
  • Better data visibility
  • Maintain complete and accurate records for audits
  • Reduced line strikes
  • ASCE 38-02 compliant
  • Accurate attributes enables improved business decisions
  • Modernized software
  • Precision data is submitted to the cloud in real-time
  • Improved communications across all stakeholders
  • High ROI for collecting survey-grade data
  • US-based customer support
  • Easy to manage licensing

Industry Reactions

“CDOT finds incredible value in ProStar's geospatial asset management solution that is customizable, highly effective, and capable of high accuracy data capture.”

 

– Rob Martindale
PLS Program Manager - Utilities/Railroads
Colorado Department of Transportation

“ProStar has been on the forefront of developing advanced geospatial technologies for well over a decade now and has created one of our firm’s most impressive IP portfolios.”

– Raymond R. Tabandeh
Partner Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP

“Knowing the origin, locational accuracy methods, and integrity of utility data are critical to managing the risks of using that data; ProStar’s attribution of Precision, Pedigree, and Provenance to utility data delivers measurable confidence to stakeholders.”

 

– Jim Anspach
Founding Governor
ASCE Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute

“Trimble and ProStar have partnered to define the next generation of utility mapping.”

 

– Stephanie Michaud, P. Eng.
Strategic Marketing Manager
Trimble Inc.

“CDOT finds incredible value in ProStar's geospatial asset management solution that is customizable, highly effective, and capable of high accuracy data capture.”

 

– Rob Martindale
PLS Program Manager - Utilities/Railroads
Colorado Department of Transportation

“ProStar has been on the forefront of developing advanced geospatial technologies for well over a decade now and has created one of our firm’s most impressive IP portfolios.”

 

– Raymond R. Tabandeh
Partner Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP

“Knowing the origin, locational accuracy methods, and integrity of utility data are critical to managing the risks of using that data; ProStar’s attribution of Precision, Pedigree, and Provenance to utility data delivers measurable confidence to stakeholders.”

 

– Jim Anspach
Founding Governor
ASCE Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute

“Knowing the origin, locational accuracy methods, and integrity of utility data are critical to managing the risks of using that data; ProStar’s attribution of Precision, Pedigree, and Provenance to utility data delivers measurable confidence to stakeholders.”

 

– Jim Anspach
Founding Governor
ASCE Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute

“Trimble and ProStar have partnered to define the next generation of utility mapping.”

 

– Stephanie Michaud, P. Eng.
Strategic Marketing Manager
Trimble Inc.