--- title: Global Mapper Trial - Architecture, Engineering, & Construction --- [![Blue Marble Geographics Logo](https://try.bluemarblegeo.com/hubfs/bmg-logo-2.svg "Blue Marble Geographics Logo")](https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/) # **Operations for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Workflows** [![Global-Mapper-Pro-Logo](https://try.bluemarblegeo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Global-Mapper-Pro-Logo.png?width=363&height=58&name=Global-Mapper-Pro-Logo.png "Global-Mapper-Pro-Logo")](https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper-pro/?_gl=1*z0puzm*_gcl_au*NTA3MDQ1MjUzLjE3NjUzNTQ1MzE.*_ga*MTQ1MzgwMjY4MS4xNzY1MzU0NTMx*_ga_E2T8JBEDM6*czE3NjYxMjExMTckbzUkZzEkdDE3NjYxNDAwMzYkajUwJGwwJGgw) All new architecture, engineering, and construction projects require site work planning before the building can begin. Architects, engineers, and surveyors worldwide use the tools available in [Global Mapper Pro](https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper-pro/) to pre-plan earthworks and construction endeavors for many projects. [Request a trial](https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/forms/gmtrial.php?_gl=1*1qhubyu*_gcl_au*NTA3MDQ1MjUzLjE3NjUzNTQ1MzE.*_ga*MTQ1MzgwMjY4MS4xNzY1MzU0NTMx*_ga_E2T8JBEDM6*czE3NjYwNDI0NDEkbzQkZzEkdDE3NjYwNDgwNDgkajUxJGwwJGgw) ![GM\_Industry\_Landing\_Page\_Screen\_AEC](https://try.bluemarblegeo.com/hubfs/GM_Industry_Landing_Page_Screen_AEC.png "GM_Industry_Landing_Page_Screen_AEC") ## Global Mapper Pro has the tools needed to get the job done ![2025\_GM\_Pro\_v26-2](https://try.bluemarblegeo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025_GM_Pro_v26-2_Alt-Camera.png?width=900&height=540&name=2025_GM_Pro_v26-2_Alt-Camera.png "2025_GM_Pro_v26-2") [Contour creation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MjgRNUS76c) and [breakline extraction](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VDyEjE4Nok) --- [Automatic and manual point cloud classification](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjAcIiPlg4Q) --- [Flattened site planning with break-even height calculation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYQo2e3E_H4) --- [Slope and aspect analysis](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtRqIJmckAg) --- [3D scene reconstruction from drone-captured images with Pixels to Points](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEY9ytqb8a4) --- [3D cut and fill volume calculation](https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/industry-showcases/automatically-calculating-and-navigating-to-the-optimal-flattened-site-plan-in-global-mapper/?_gl=1*gwnplf*_gcl_au*NTA3MDQ1MjUzLjE3NjUzNTQ1MzE.*_ga*MTQ1MzgwMjY4MS4xNzY1MzU0NTMx*_ga_E2T8JBEDM6*czE3NjYxMjExMTckbzUkZzEkdDE3NjYxNDAwMzYkajUwJGwwJGgw) --- [Manual terrain editing with Terrain Painting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuJIsdPcHjU) --- [Terrain model creation and visualization](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRwfvJ9fp6k) --- [Extensive support for CAD format editing and translation](https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/knowledgebase/global-mapper-25-1/File_Formats.htm?_gl=1*gwnplf*_gcl_au*NTA3MDQ1MjUzLjE3NjUzNTQ1MzE.*_ga*MTQ1MzgwMjY4MS4xNzY1MzU0NTMx*_ga_E2T8JBEDM6*czE3NjYxMjExMTckbzUkZzEkdDE3NjYxNDAwMzYkajUwJGwwJGgw) --- [Terrain model creation and visualization](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRwfvJ9fp6k) ## Learn more about using Global Mapper Pro in your workflows [![panorama-view-near-big-huge-bridge-across-river-2023-11-27-04-59-55-utc-scaled](https://try.bluemarblegeo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/panorama-view-near-big-huge-bridge-across-river-2023-11-27-04-59-55-utc-scaled.jpg?width=450&name=panorama-view-near-big-huge-bridge-across-river-2023-11-27-04-59-55-utc-scaled.jpg)](https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/industry-showcases/using-machine-learning-to-classify-unique-features-in-point-cloud-data-bridge-infrastructure/?_gl=1*fb7w55*_gcl_au*NTA3MDQ1MjUzLjE3NjUzNTQ1MzE.*_ga*MTQ1MzgwMjY4MS4xNzY1MzU0NTMx*_ga_E2T8JBEDM6*czE3NjYxMjExMTckbzUkZzEkdDE3NjYxNDAwMzYkajUwJGwwJGgw) ### [Using Machine Learning to Classify Unique Features in Point Cloud Data: Bridge Infrastructure](https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/industry-showcases/using-machine-learning-to-classify-unique-features-in-point-cloud-data-bridge-infrastructure/?_gl=1*fb7w55*_gcl_au*NTA3MDQ1MjUzLjE3NjUzNTQ1MzE.*_ga*MTQ1MzgwMjY4MS4xNzY1MzU0NTMx*_ga_E2T8JBEDM6*czE3NjYxMjExMTckbzUkZzEkdDE3NjYxNDAwMzYkajUwJGwwJGgw) Machine learning techniques can be applied to customize automatic unique features that are not part of the standard feature set. Global Mapper Pro’s award-winning Custom Classification Training tool enables the creation of custom classifications to identify target features within a point cloud automatically. [![hydroelectric-dam-grand-falls-new-brunswick-2023-05-22-23-51-16-utc-scaled](https://try.bluemarblegeo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hydroelectric-dam-grand-falls-new-brunswick-2023-05-22-23-51-16-utc-scaled.jpg?width=450&name=hydroelectric-dam-grand-falls-new-brunswick-2023-05-22-23-51-16-utc-scaled.jpg)](https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/industry-showcases/modeling-dam-construction/?_gl=1*fb7w55*_gcl_au*NTA3MDQ1MjUzLjE3NjUzNTQ1MzE.*_ga*MTQ1MzgwMjY4MS4xNzY1MzU0NTMx*_ga_E2T8JBEDM6*czE3NjYxMjExMTckbzUkZzEkdDE3NjYxNDAwMzYkajUwJGwwJGgw) ### [Modeling Dam Construction](https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/industry-showcases/modeling-dam-construction/?_gl=1*fb7w55*_gcl_au*NTA3MDQ1MjUzLjE3NjUzNTQ1MzE.*_ga*MTQ1MzgwMjY4MS4xNzY1MzU0NTMx*_ga_E2T8JBEDM6*czE3NjYxMjExMTckbzUkZzEkdDE3NjYxNDAwMzYkajUwJGwwJGgw) Global Mapper’s extensive collection of advanced terrain editing tools is ideally suited for planning engineering or construction projects. Combining the terrain editing tools with the analysis options for watershed modeling and volume calculation, Global Mapper is a perfect tool for the modeling of a dam creation project. [![power-electrical-lines-support-servicemen-handling-2022-11-11-20-32-26-utc-scaled](https://try.bluemarblegeo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/power-electrical-lines-support-servicemen-handling-2022-11-11-20-32-26-utc-scaled.jpg?width=450&name=power-electrical-lines-support-servicemen-handling-2022-11-11-20-32-26-utc-scaled.jpg)](https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/industry-showcases/corridor-analysis/?_gl=1*cx37rm*_gcl_au*NTA3MDQ1MjUzLjE3NjUzNTQ1MzE.*_ga*MTQ1MzgwMjY4MS4xNzY1MzU0NTMx*_ga_E2T8JBEDM6*czE3NjYxMjExMTckbzUkZzEkdDE3NjYxNDAwMzYkajUwJGwwJGgw) ### [Identifying Utility Corridor Encroachment with Global Mapper](https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/industry-showcases/corridor-analysis/?_gl=1*cx37rm*_gcl_au*NTA3MDQ1MjUzLjE3NjUzNTQ1MzE.*_ga*MTQ1MzgwMjY4MS4xNzY1MzU0NTMx*_ga_E2T8JBEDM6*czE3NjYxMjExMTckbzUkZzEkdDE3NjYxNDAwMzYkajUwJGwwJGgw) Global Mapper provides an easy-to-use solution to identify possible vegetation encroachment before plant life contacts utilities. Using lidar or other point cloud data, it is possible to identify potential hazards before going into the field for a ground inspection. [View Additional Industry Showcases](https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/industry-showcases/?_gl=1*z753o1*_gcl_au*NTA3MDQ1MjUzLjE3NjUzNTQ1MzE.*_ga*MTQ1MzgwMjY4MS4xNzY1MzU0NTMx*_ga_E2T8JBEDM6*czE3NjYwNDI0NDEkbzQkZzEkdDE3NjYwNDkzNjYkajYwJGwwJGgw) [Watch our Ask the Experts Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-HMFuJMarh9JyLDhOfy41J0brkR3DkN_) ![logo](https://try.bluemarblegeo.com/hubfs/logo.svg "logo") Blue Marble Geographics 22 Carriage Lane Hallowell, Maine 04347 U.S.A. [+1-207-622-4622](tel:1-207-622-4622)