With Converge Expo fast approaching, excitement is building to see the showcase of cutting-edge technologies and solutions that are set to shape the future of essential services.
The event is the only Australian-owned major event showcasing the latest tools and technology in the utility, municipal works, civil and commercial construction space.
From September 17–18, 2025, leading decision makers from these sectors will come together at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre to see the latest developments that will help to build Australia’s future infrastructure.
Through a mixture of live demonstrations, equipment showcases and conference spaces, Converge will be a one-stop-shop for sub-contractors, project engineers, council fleet managers and large-scale construction contractors.
In addition to all this, it will be co-located with No-Dig Down Under, the southern hemisphere’s only large-scale conference and exhibition dedicated to trenchless technology.
This is a key reason why professional surveying company Survey Management Solutions (SMS) will be exhibiting at Converge.
The company will be showcasing its service offerings and technology-based innovations at the event, offering an end-to-end solution in underground utility investigation and providing advanced digital mapping deliverables for the construction industry.
SMS has more than 15 years’ experience providing solutions for utility, infrastructure and land development projects throughout Victoria, South Australia, northern New South Wales and Queensland.
Like Converge, SMS is also a one-stop shop for a variety of construction services, including utility investigation, construction set outs, feature surveying, drones and laser scanning, 3D/4D modelling, clash detection, non-destructive digging and a variety of mapping services.
SMS Subsurface and Utility Mapping Manager, Rajat Taneja, said, “We’re just not a surveying company; we’re also a utility locating company, because we integrate utility locating and mapping into our services.
“Our team identifies underground utilities using industry leading instruments, Ground Penetrating Radar, and Non-Destructive Digging (NDD), ensuring compliance with Australian Standards,” Mr Taneja said.
“This data is then converted into 3D models to visualise complex utility networks, aiding in design and risk management. Additionally, our dial before you dig (DBYD) certified locators enable precise and safe utility investigations.”
This is a crucial aspect that sets SMS apart – it locates underground utilities to assist consultants and designers with their design for a new road, water, sewer, electrical or any other underground service.
These asset utility models are utilised by the construction companies who build according to the design.
Using cutting edge technology and equipment, SMS also works in collaboration with software developers to create custom-designed systems and programs for projects ranging from major road and bridge construction to rail infrastructure and subdivision work.
Mr Taneja said exhibiting at Converge will enable SMS to demonstrate its technology-based solutions, while collaborating with key industry figures and other exhibitors.
“We’ll have the opportunity to speak with key players with varying perspectives, from utilities, councils and government to civil and other construction companies,” he said.
“There will also be other service providers, especially at the No-Dig Down Under Conference.”
Organised in partnership with the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT), No-Dig Down Under has grown over the years to become the second largest no-dig technology event in the world and is now considered a ‘must-attend’ for all industry professionals.
“That’s what appealed to us about Converge, it’s not just a construction exhibition, there are also many attendees who will be at No-Dig Down Under,” Mr Taneja said.
“We were drawn by the prospect of shaping the industry’s future together with Converge, No-Dig Down Under, exhibition partners, and the various members of the construction sector you get to interact with.”
Eagerly awaiting Converge, Mr Taneja said he’s looking forward to discussing the challenges facing the municipal works, civil and commercial construction sectors with leading industry figures.
“Converge is a great platform for everyone to come together and discuss ideas, because we’re not just solution providers, we’re also problem solvers,” he said.
“Our priority is understanding the challenges engineers face to devise appropriate solutions. By doing so, we aim to effectively support them in overcoming their project complexities.
“The event will bring leaders that have years of experience in the construction sector, with a new generation of emerging leaders.”
For more information on exhibiting and attending, visit convergeexpo.com.au to download the prospectus, or contact our team directly on +61 3 9690 8766 or converge@primecreative.com.au
