Trimble Business Center - Subscription License (Annual, Per Seat)

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Overview

Trimble Business Center (TBC) is a comprehensive office software platform for surveyors, engineers, and construction professionals who need to process, analyze, and deliver high-quality geospatial and construction data. Designed as a field-to-finish solution, TBC allows users to work directly with raw data from GNSS, total stations, levels, scanners, UAVs, and mobile mapping systems within a single environment.

With an annual per-seat subscription, users gain access to the latest TBC releases, ongoing improvements, and integrated cloud services. The subscription model provides flexibility for teams while ensuring compatibility with modern workflows, file formats, and Trimble field software.

Key Capabilities

• Single software environment for survey, CAD, surfaces, corridors, point clouds, and photogrammetry
• Direct use of raw measurements, not just coordinates, for maximum accuracy and traceability
• Field-to-office synchronization with Trimble Access™, Siteworks™, and machine control systems
• Advanced adjustment and COGO tools for traverse, level runs, and network adjustments
• Powerful CAD and drafting tools for plan sets, profiles, cross-sections, and digital deliverables
• Surface and volume computations including cut and fill, stockpiles, and corridor quantities
• Point cloud, scanning, and UAV workflows for modeling, classification, and QA/QC
• GIS, monitoring, tunneling, and utility modeling support for specialized workflows
• Broad file compatibility with Autodesk, Bentley, Esri, and third-party formats

Trimble Business Center Subscription Options Explained

Subscription Licensing Details

• License type: Subscription
• Billing term: Annual
• Seat type: Per user
• Deployment options: Cloud-hosted or on-premise
• Includes: Software updates, access to Trimble cloud services, and subscription entitlements

This option is ideal for organizations that want predictable annual costs, continuous updates, and scalable licensing.

Supported Workflows

• Survey data QA and QC
• GNSS, total station, and level processing
• COGO and least-squares adjustment
• CAD drafting and plan production
• Surface modeling and earthwork volumes
• Corridor and roadway design
• UAV photogrammetry and imagery
• Terrestrial, mobile, and aerial point clouds
• GIS data integration
• Monitoring and deformation analysis
• Utility modeling and subsurface design

Product Resources

Use the links below to access Trimble Business Center documentation, training, and downloads. These resources support onboarding, workflow optimization, and ongoing learning.

• Support documentation and downloads
• Webinars
• Training
• Video tutorials
• Help portal
• TBC Community forum
• Datasets
• Tech notes
• Workflow bulletins
• Getting started with TBC
• Tips
• Resources summary
• Download current version

System Requirements (Summary)

• Operating system: Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit
• Processor: Intel multi-core recommended
• Memory: 4 GB minimum, higher recommended for scanning and photogrammetry
• Storage: SSD recommended
• Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible, OpenGL support for point cloud workflows

Why Choose Trimble Business Center

Trimble Business Center stands out by allowing professionals to start with raw data and stay in one platform through final deliverables. Its depth of functionality, strong field integration, and scalable subscription model make it a dependable choice for survey and construction teams who need accuracy, efficiency, and confidence in every project.