HP SitePrint

A quick and accurate way to set out on site – saving you time and money.

We will guide you through the process working with architects and designers to ensure the print is successful. We can offer a service to include several revisions as we know designs change. We can print in multiple colours to show revisions, and any shape required including full curves and circles. Eliminate the risks and improve efficiency and productivity on site.

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A collaborative and precise approach that drives cost savings.

Customisable Markings – Choose from a range of semi permanent and permanent inks to suit any project. 

Faster than manual set out with total station and traditional methods.

Eliminating human errors.

Ensure all trades are working from the same information eliminating errors and improving on-site accuracy.

Identify design flaws before the build. See the layout brought to life.

Overview

At Metra Surveying Ltd, we provide professional HP SitePrint robotic layout services for the UK construction, industrial and fit-out sectors. As a HP Certified SitePrint Service Provider, we use cutting-edge robotic layout technology to transform CAD drawings into full-scale markings directly on site — faster, safer, and more accurate than traditional setting-out methods.

The HP SitePrint system automates and streamlines the construction layout process, delivering millimetre-accurate prints of walls, partitions, doors, MEP routes, furniture positions and text annotations. By combining HP SitePrint with total-station control, we help contractors accelerate delivery, reduce rework, and maintain precision across every stage of the fit-out and construction programme.

Applications

Our HP SitePrint layout service is ideal for a wide range of construction and fit-out environments, including:

  • Office fit-outs – partitions, doors, furniture and ceiling layouts.

  • Data centres – containment, equipment and service alignment.

  • Warehouses & logistics hubs – racking, safety lines and MEP coordination.

  • Commercial interiors – walls, joinery and architectural detailing.

  • Industrial & retail projects – quick, accurate layout for high-volume environments.

Wherever detailed layout is critical, the SitePrint robotic system provides unmatched accuracy and clarity for all trades on site.

How It Works

Our SitePrint layout workflow is built around a seamless digital-to-physical process:

  1. Drawing Preparation – We receive CAD or BIM drawings, clean and optimise the files for robotic printing, and prepare the layout geometry in HP’s SitePrint software.

  2. Site Setup – Using a Leica TS16 total station, we establish and verify the site control network to ensure millimetre alignment.

  3. Calibration and Alignment – The HP SitePrint robot is calibrated to the control network, automatically aligning with the project coordinate system for precise construction layout positioning.

  4. Printing the Layout – The robot autonomously prints the full design using quick-drying, durable ink.

  5. Verification – Accuracy checks confirm that every printed line matches the CAD model exactly.

This process delivers a highly efficient, repeatable, and fully digital construction layout workflow — reducing downtime and human error.

Colour-Coded Ink Printing

The HP SitePrint robot supports multiple ink colours, allowing different elements of the layout to be clearly differentiated on the slab. Metra Surveying uses this capability to enhance clarity for on-site teams — for example:

  • Different colours for separate trades (e.g., partitions vs MEP routes)

  • Highlighting overhead or revision information

  • Distinguishing new works from retained or demolished elements

This colour-coding makes each fitout layout more readable and reduces confusion between trades, especially in dense or multi-service construction environments. The result is a visually clear, well-organised marking system that directly improves communication, safety, and installation accuracy on site.

Benefits of HP SitePrint Layout

  • Speed & Efficiency: Complete construction layouts up to 10× faster than manual setting out.

  • Millimetre Accuracy: Consistent precision with robotic guidance and total station tracking.

  • Reduced Rework: Digital layouts eliminate human error.

  • Improved Coordination: Clear, printed and colour-coded markings keep all trades aligned.

  • Enhanced Safety: Reduced manual handling and fewer personnel on the slab.

  • Cost Savings: Faster setup and fewer errors cut overall construction costs.

The HP SitePrint approach replaces time-consuming tape and chalk methods with reliable, automated, colour-coded precision that enhances project delivery and communication.

Why Choose Metra Surveying Ltd

Metra Surveying is one of the UK’s leading providers of HP SitePrint services. Our SitePrint engineers are trained and certified by HP, ensuring every layout meets the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.

We have extensive experience across fit-out, data centre, warehouse, and commercial construction projects, supporting major contractors. We handle everything from CAD preparation and on-site calibration to the final printed layouts ready for construction.

By choosing Metra, you gain a partner that combines advanced robotic layout expertise with deep practical understanding of live-site delivery and high precision control network installation.

Our HP SitePrint Projects

HP SitePrint represents the future of construction layout — fast, precise, and digital. At Metra Surveying Ltd, we make that future a reality on every project, giving contractors and designers a smarter, more accurate way to bring their plans to life.

Contact us today to discuss your next fit-out or construction project and see how HP SitePrint can redefine your layout workflow.