Grupo Trato, Trabajos Topograficos

What Grupo Trato, Trabajos Topograficos does

Grupo Trato, Trabajos Topográficos (legal entity TRABAJOS TOPOGRÁFICOS Y PROYECTOS, S.L.) is a privately held Spanish civil engineering and geomatics firm specializing in professional surveying and technical documentation services. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Santa Ponsa, Calvià (Mallorca), the company operates physical offices across all four Balearic Islands — Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera — serving architects, engineering firms, construction companies, public-sector clients, property owners, and hospitality businesses. The company reports more than 5,000 completed projects over 30 years of operation.

The firm's core service portfolio spans classical topography, 3D laser scanning (Leica RTC360), drone-based aerial survey and LiDAR (DJI Matrice 300 RTK), bathymetric sonar surveys conducted from company-owned vessels, BIM 3D modeling from point clouds, cadastral georeferencing and property regularization, on-site technical construction assistance, timelapse construction monitoring, and photography/video production. Technology investments are concentrated on precision instrumentation rather than proprietary software: deliverables are produced in standard CAD, BIM, and PDF formats. The technical team comprises engineers, technical engineers, IT professionals, delineators, and AESA-certified drone pilots, led by Technical Director Silvia Mora Valera.

The business model is professional services delivered through direct sales, with free project quotes, custom project-based pricing, and on-site field deployment. Revenue is generated per-project rather than via subscription or platform licensing. Distribution is field-based across the Balearic Islands, with lead generation supported by content marketing (blog, YouTube, Twitter, newsletter) and inbound quote requests. The company is independent, with no institutional investors, parent company, subsidiaries, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Grupo Trato, Trabajos Topograficos

Legal name

TRABAJOS TOPOGRÁFICOS Y PROYECTOS SL

Website

https://grupotrato.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grupo Trato is a privately held Spanish surveying and geomatics firm founded in 1995, operating across all four Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera). It delivers classical topography, 3D laser scanning, drone LiDAR, bathymetric, BIM modeling, and construction-monitoring services to architects, engineers, construction firms, and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surveying and Geospatial Engineering Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)

akta.pro primary industry

Geospatial BI & Location Analytics (HDAEAMAK)

Keywords

• Topographic surveying services
• 3D laser scanning
• BIM 3D modeling
• Bathymetric surveys
• Drone aerial surveying

Headquarters

HQ city

Calviá

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Topographical Surveying Services: Professional surveying services including classical topography, construction assistance, bathymetry, laser scanning, drone operations, delineation, expert reports and technical assistance for construction projects. Services provided across Balearic Islands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grupo Trato is a topography and engineering firm based in the Balearic Islands that delivers geospatial and technical services for construction, architectural, and property projects. Its offerings span classical topographic surveys, 3D laser scanning, BIM modeling, cadastral georeferencing, technical construction-site assistance, bathymetric surveys of coastal and port areas, AESA-authorized drone surveying, and timelapse/photographic documentation of works.

Product overview

Grupo Trato is a surveying and engineering company offering a comprehensive suite of geospatial and technical services. The company operates as a unified service portfolio centered around topographic surveying, with specialized divisions including 3D laser scanning, BIM modeling, cadastral services, technical construction assistance, bathymetry, drone-based surveying, timelapse documentation, and audiovisual services. The core offerings work together to provide complete project documentation from initial survey through construction execution and monitoring. Founded in 1995, the company serves clients across the Balearic Islands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Láser Escáner 3D (3D Laser Scanning) 3D laser scanning service using terrestrial scanners (Leica RTC360) to model constructions, industrial facilities, heritage sites, and nautical applications from point clouds, including auscultation through model comparison for monitoring structures.
• Planos del Estado Actual (As-Built Plans) 3D survey plan production service that generates plants, elevations, and sections from point clouds with maximum precision, delivering models in standard formats (CAD, PDF) for architects, engineers, and property owners.
• Modelado BIM 3D (BIM 3D Modeling) Service that generates BIM-exportable models from 3D point clouds to support Building Information Modeling workflows for architects and construction firms.
• Topografía (Topographic Surveying) Topographic land surveys using robotic Total Stations, high-precision GPS, detail plans, and as-built documentation for construction, engineering, and property projects.
• Catastro y Propiedad (Cadastral and Property Services) Cadastral georeferencing service including on-site data capture, plan development, documentation study, boundary determination, and coordination with lawyers, architects, and notaries for property regularization in the Land Registry.
• Oficina Técnica de Obras (Construction Technical Assistance) On-site technical assistance service that pre-detects potential construction issues before layout work, minimizing errors and supporting safe project execution for construction companies and developers.
• Servicios Náuticos / Batimetría (Bathymetric Surveys) Bathymetric and nautical survey service using high-precision sonar equipment deployed from company-owned vessels to model seabeds at varying depths for ports and small coastal areas.
• Drone & Video AESA-authorized drone-based aerial surveying and video service that supports all departments with data collection, mapping, and visual documentation across the Balearic Islands.
• Timelapse Construction timelapse video service that tracks projects and delivers edited high-quality videos for architects, construction companies, developers, real estate firms, public administration, and private clients.
• Fotografía & Vídeo (Photography and Video) Photography and video production service specialized in construction, real estate, nautical, and general audiovisual projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ completed projects over 30 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Aldeas Infantiles (SOS)minorOthersCharitable partnership collaboration with Aldeas Infantiles SOS, a global organization supporting children. Grupo Trato collaborates as part of their social responsibility initiatives.
• Fundación RanaminorOthersPartnership with Fundación Rana, a foundation supporting people with disabilities. Grupo Trato provides collaborative support as part of community outreach.
• CáritasminorOthersCollaboration with Cáritas, the Catholic Church's charitable organization. Grupo Trato supports through social responsibility initiatives.
• Associació TardorminorOthersPartnership with Associació Tardor, a local association in Mallorca. Collaborative support for community initiatives.
• Ayuda con CorazónminorOthersCollaboration with Ayuda con Corazón organization in Mallorca. Grupo Trato participates in charitable activities for the community.
• LGM EstudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with LGM Estudio (Navarra) on the Xavi Torres project - using 3D laser scanning to create a 3D model of the paralympic swimmer's body for designing an adapted scooter. First use of laser scanning technology for human body modeling.
• AccionaminorOthersTopographical surveying services provided for Acciona's project on the Dalt Vila Wall in Ibiza, a UNESCO heritage site requiring specialized documentation and monitoring.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cemosa: Larger Spanish engineering consultancy with a significant surveying and BIM practice. Competes for similar construction and infrastructure surveying work in Spain, though it operates a broader portfolio of engineering services beyond geomatics.
• Leica Geosystems: Hexagon-owned global leader in surveying equipment, including the RTC360 laser scanner used by Grupo Trato. Functions as a technology supplier to the category rather than a direct service competitor, but its ecosystem shapes competitive dynamics in laser scanning.
• Trimble: Global surveying, geospatial, and construction technology provider offering hardware, software, and increasingly service workflows. Comparable because Trimble's surveying hardware and BIM software are widely used in the same category Grupo Trato serves.
• Topcon Positioning: Global provider of positioning, surveying, and drone-based mapping technology. Comparable as a major equipment vendor whose products (total stations, GNSS, drone mapping) are direct alternatives to Grupo Trato's technology stack.

Others

• Esri: Global leader in GIS and geospatial analytics software. Comparable as an enabling platform for the spatial-data and mapping workflows central to Grupo Trato's deliverables, though Esri does not directly compete in on-site surveying services.

Direct peers

• Topocart: Latin American surveying, mapping, and geomatics firm. Comparable in service portfolio (topography, LiDAR, BIM, drone surveys) and target verticals, although it operates across broader geographies than Grupo Trato's Balearic focus.
• Geograma: Spanish engineering and surveying consultancy providing topography, cartography, and geomatic services. Comparable to Grupo Trato as a mid-sized Iberian surveying firm serving construction and public-sector clients.
• SETOP Geomatics: Spanish geomatics and engineering firm delivering topographic surveys, BIM, and territorial consulting. Closely comparable to Grupo Trato in the use of modern surveying technology and serving construction and public-sector clients in Spain.
• IGEA Geomatics: Spanish surveying and geomatics firm offering topography, 3D laser scanning, drone surveying, and BIM services. Directly comparable to Grupo Trato in service mix, technology stack, and Iberian regional market focus.

Emerging players

• FARO Technologies: Specialist in 3D measurement, imaging, and laser scanning hardware and software. Comparable in the 3D laser scanning domain that Grupo Trato uses for construction and heritage documentation, though FARO primarily sells tools rather than end surveying services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GrupoTrato

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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