Real Builders. Real Jobsites. Real Challenges.
Meet Frank — a builder just like you.
Frank works for Join Constructions, an Australian residential construction company behind projects like St George Sailing Club, Shorebird, and Sunrise House.
His team works on excavation-heavy sites — deep holes, uneven ground, and busy environments filled with multiple subcontractors.
These are exactly the conditions where traditional stringline setout slows everything down — causing delays, inefficiencies, and constant disruptions on site.
Before Hilti PLT 400
Before switching to digital setout, Frank faced the same daily frustrations many builders still deal with.
Wind constantly shifted stringlines, throwing off accuracy and forcing rework.
Deep excavation made setout slow and difficult, especially on uneven ground.
Stringlines became obstacles on site, with people tripping over them and disrupting progress.
And even for simple tasks, setout required two workers — adding pressure when labour was already tight.
These challenges didn’t just slow the job — they impacted productivity, accuracy, and overall site efficiency.
The Turning Point
Everything changed when Frank’s team decided to try a digital setout solution — the Hilti PLT 400.
Almost immediately, the friction points that slowed them down started to disappear.
Setout became a one-person operation, reducing reliance on additional labour.
Setup was quick and simple, even in deep excavation areas.
The tool was easy to move across the site, adapting to changing conditions.
And most importantly, stringlines were no longer in the way — no more disruptions, no more delays.
What used to be a slow, manual process became faster, smoother, and far more efficient.
With Hilti PLT 400
This was the moment everything shifted.
Frank’s team didn’t just work a little faster — their entire setout process was transformed.
No more disruptions from wind or physical lines, keeping work consistent and accurate.
Excavation work became smoother and faster, even in complex conditions.
Safer jobsites with no trip hazards, reducing unnecessary risks.
And today, one person can handle the full site layout — freeing up labour for other critical tasks.
On some projects, they even run multiple PLT 400 units throughout the day, keeping productivity high from start to finish.
For builders and subcontractors working with tight labour and tight deadlines, this isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a game-changer.
Why Builders Are Switching
Frank’s team has made the switch — and so are builders across Australia. With the Hilti PLT 400, you get:
Trusted by residential & commercial contractors
Backed by Hilti calibration, service & local support
Compatible with BIM & CAD workflows
