What is a Revit model? Revit is 3D building information modelling (BIM) software, widely used by architects, engineers, and contractors to create a digital single version of truth. This can then be used by all disciplines and trades throughout the project, to help complete their work. Revit was created to support BIM and not to …
Month: August 2023
Land surveying: whatever the weather
Although some of our work is office based, or can be carried out remotely, our data gathering is carried out in-situ. Therefore, surveying is definitely an outdoor activity suited to people who like hiking in rugged terrain and who are used to working in extreme weather. We can literally be working in any location, from …
Inside out – interior surveying tasks
Interior designs When it comes to a new-build construction, a surveyor will be involved in every stage of the process. Having been on site from the planning stage, a surveyor may have carried out an initial topographical survey or underground utilities detection. This would have established the extent to which the site can be developed …
3D laser scanning: capturing millions of data points in moments
3D laser scanning can also be used for heritage surveys and conservation surveys, as well as volumetric surveys, where land/material mass can be calculated to create a desired outcome – for example, providing accurate areas of volumes for cut/fill balancing, or creating a mound or depression in the land to suit your design needs. What …