Site to CAD to Fabrication
Without the Guess work
We deliver CAD-ready site measurements for fabricators - or equip your team to do it themselves
We’ve Measured For
How much are reworks and mistakes costing your bottom line?
Most fabrication businesses never add it up. When they do, the number's bigger than they think — wasted material, return trips, and jobs that slip past deadline.
Faster Templating:
Manual templating ties up hours before production even starts. Digital measuring cuts that time so jobs move faster and you take on more.
One Visit, Done:
Everything captured in a single site visit — no coming back because something was missed, no delays while you wait for a remeasure.
Get It Right First Time:
Millimetre-accurate measurements mean cuts are right and installs go smooth. No rework, no wasted materials, no awkward client calls.
Files Ready for Production:
Every job comes back as CAD-ready data — formatted to drop straight into your software and go straight to the workshop floor.
However you work — whether we measure for you or set your team up to do it in-house — the result's the same: fewer mistakes, faster jobs, and work you can stand behind.
Built for trades where accuracy isn't optional
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Interior Fit-outs
Capture every wall, floor and opening exactly as built — so partitions, joinery and panels fit the first time, with no trips back to site to re-measure.
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Balustrades and Handrails
Capture tricky angles, heights and curves digitally — no cardboard templates, no guesswork before fabrication.
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Ceilings, Cladding, Facades & large format tiles
Map large, complex surfaces accurately so big, costly panels and tiles land right the first time — fewer cuts, less waste.
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Stainless Steel
Capture precise measurements for benches, splashbacks, hoods and custom fabrication — tight joints and clean fits, even in awkward commercial spaces.
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Benchtops and Kitchens
Precise digital templates for stone and laminate tops — accurate cut-outs and edges that drop straight in, no physical template needed.
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Stairs
Capture stair geometry, treads and stringers accurately, so every component is cut to fit and installs without the fuss.
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Marine
Scan curved decks, hulls and tight interiors with precision — built for the awkward, unforgiving spaces where a tape measure just won't cut it.
Not sure whether to hire us or bring the workflow in-house?
We’ll help you work out which option makes the most sense — service now, training later, or both.
Use our service if…
✓ You need accurate measures now, without the learning curve
✓ Your job volume doesn't justify owning hardware yet
✓ You're testing whether digital measuring works for your workflow
Either way, we can help. Book a 15-minute call and we'll tell you honestly which makes more sense for your business right now.
Bring it in-house if…
✓ You have enough volume to make ownership worthwhile
✓ You want full control over turnaround and scheduling
✓ Your team is ready to take on training and own the process
✓ You're building long-term internal measuring capability
See us on the tools
Real jobs. Real results. Follow along
From site to fabricator — watch how it works
On site setup — ready to measure in minutes
Live data capture — straight into CAD
Fabrication-ready panel drawings
FAQs
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Digital templates are extremely accurate (within a Millimetre)
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The duration of the digital templating process depends on the complexity of the project. Simple projects can be completed quickly, often under and hour while more complex projects may take longer. However, digital templating is generally faster than traditional templating methods, reducing overall project timelines.
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Digital templating systems use laser measuring with real-time CAD integration, making them ideal for creating precise digital templates on-site for tasks like countertops and stairs. These systems offer quick setup, portability, and minimal post-processing. In contrast, point cloud systems use laser scanning or photogrammetry to create detailed 3D models, best suited for capturing complex geometries and large-scale environments like entire buildings. While point cloud systems provide extremely detailed data, they require extensive post-processing.
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Contracting a digital templating service offers several benefits, including cost savings by avoiding the upfront investment in equipment and ongoing maintenance costs. It provides access to experienced professionals, ensuring high accuracy and quality. This approach saves time on training and setup, and allows for flexibility to scale based on project demands. Additionally, it reduces the risk of errors and rework, letting companies focus on their core competencies while enjoying precise and efficient templating solutions.
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Yes, we do provide on-site training for digital templating. Please visit our training page to find out how this works.
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We regularly visit the main cities in the upper North Island: Hamilton, Auckland, and Tauranga. Sign up to receive our weekly location updates to know when we will be in your area.
Over a Decade of Digital Templating Expertise
With years of experience in digital templating we are able to ensure smooth installation and improved productivity on every project.
Got a Job Coming Up? Let’s Talk
No sales pitch. No pressure. Just 15 minutes to talk through your jobs, your current measuring process, and whether we can actually help. If we can't, we'll tell you straight.
info@dgms.co.nz
(+64) 0275599553
Clive and Lisa Donaldson