Learning together To complete the geospatial survey technician apprenticeship EPA, apprentices must complete three stages – a multiple-choice test, a project report with questions, and an interview with an experienced geospatial assessor supported by a portfolio of evidence. This type of apprenticeship has an integrated qualification, which means that both the qualification and apprenticeship need …
Powers has a reputation for being a geospatial consultancy that delivers accurate, reliable and timely site data. The business achieves this by: 1. Rapid mobilisation with multiple teams across all land surveying specialisms Powers has a team of highly skilled and experienced geospatial surveyors, so the company can respond quickly to meet the client’s needs …
Viable options A site feasibility study is an easy way of looking at the potential for development of a site or existing building. Before any money is spent – even on drawings and designs – a study will map the site and what exists there, prior to any other work commencing. A feasibility study will …
Originally from South Africa, Devon now works in the UK, developing his skills and experience within the profession. His expertise in Revit models and BIM has added an extra dimension to Powers measured building team. He creates models which are an accurate depiction of current buildings. Measured Building Surveys (MBS) map the structural elements and …
Securing community assets As well as drinks and food, pubs serve so much more to a community. The fact that the Golden Lion has been closed for more than 10 years is such a shame for a village like Ashton Hayes. Initially, the empty building was taken on by someone that simply wanted to get …
Industrial areas can include a multitude of different types of structure and building – from warehouses and storage facilities, to manufacturing plants or buildings housing industrial processes, such as oil refining or brewing for instance. These sites offer some real challenges that are unique for surveyors and have to be approached in a different way …
Also known as ‘As Constructed’ surveys, this type of survey is usually produced at the end of a construction phase or when construction is complete. They are a definitive record of where buildings and other permanent features such as roads, pavements, walls and other aspects have been built. However, they can also be carried out …
Levels of detail At Powers, we have over 50 years of experience of working on all kinds of projects. Not just construction projects, but also engineering, scientific and environmental. When you are in the early stages of a project, our skilled team at Powers can work with you to ensure that we are surveying exactly …
Backbone of the project Topographical surveys are the backbone of reliable construction project planning and design. Measured data gathered during a geospatial survey can be used in a number of ways and drawings are an important part of the design and construction process. Surveyors should be engaged to undertake ‘topo’ surveys, as they are informally …
Accuracy essential in setting out With any discipline that involves dimensions, a very high degree of accuracy is essential when setting out buildings or infrastructure projects. Digital equipment and data recording allows little margin for error. Our professional site engineers ensure that all setting out is carried out with precision and efficiency, using a combination …
