The future of surveying

According to Caitlin Ballard, international policy adviser at the Geospatial Commission: “Location is a thread that allows us to connect different datasets together to make them more useful. Geospatial technology is going to be increasingly embedded in our digital lives. Some commentators have recently coined the phrase ‘geoverse’ to articulate the critical role location data …

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Heading for the highway: the role of geospatial surveying in highways

Above and beyond Broadly, both the main disciplines of surveying are involved with the planning and setting out of highways across the UK. Above ground, our surveyors will carry out the setting out of the route, its levels and contours, while above and below ground, topographical surveys and underground utility surveys can provide vital information …

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Powers are hiring – we are looking to add to our growing team with various roles

We’re looking for: Land Surveyor Put your skills to the test and come and carry out all types of topographic survey as well as measured building surveys or underground utility detection if you have the experience. For more information click here. Trainee Land and Engineer Surveyor Apprentice Start your career with Powers who have been …

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Geospatial in the frame: Why a framework should include geospatial considerations

Why frameworks should include geospatial considerations

A framework will generally include preferred suppliers from civil engineers and constructors, mechanical and electrical engineers, architects, cost consultants, land agents and more. However, the profession invariably missing is geospatial or land surveyors. Why aren’t geospatial surveys listed as a requirement on infrastructure and construction frameworks? There may be numerous reasons why this is the …

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Redrawing the map: Why you won’t find measured survey ‘Lots’ on construction frameworks

Time and space The site data provided by a measured survey is invariably crucial to the success of the final construction – whether it’s a new commercial building, a highway or a residential scheme for private or public clients. However, many measured surveys are requested at the last minute, even though they are an integral …

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