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 …
Built on reliable data Local authorities – or other big companies with a large roster of buildings – need them, so their asset information isn’t all over the place – it’s collated and located as a single entity. This is best practice and there are lots of benefits to understanding what’s detailed in them. Using …
Just a typical day “A typical day would go something like this. Once I have arrived in the office and got a brew, I will check my emails and identify any jobs that need to be quoted for. I will make sure the utilities team know what they’re doing and where they need to be …
Underground assets The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) is a government-led programme that is delivering a new digital map of our underground environment. A large proportion of our utilities are buried underground, as well as building and transport infrastructure, such as chambers or tunnels. This includes around four million kilometres of pipework, sewer runs, 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 …
Perfect planning Joe explains: “My day starts at 08:00 when the surveyors come in to pick up their equipment, check RAMS have been created and review the project brief one final time before heading out for the day. At the beginning and end of every week, we have a planning meeting where the senior team …
Don’t forget Get your steps tracker working so you can count your steps for the day and see just how far you travel. Download a copy of the exhibition layout before you go. This will help you plan your route and spend your time most effectively. On the exhibition list look at: Who you’ve worked …
Wellbeing and experience Personal wellbeing is being acknowledged more and more, both in the workplace and in society. Many things impact our wellbeing, which influence and shape our health and welfare, in our work lives and our personal ones. Personal experience is an important part of our company’s social value goals and people are the ones …
A modern approach Apprenticeships are viewed today as very worthwhile options to those who do not want to follow the full time further and higher education route. University or college education isn’t for everyone, and with the added pressures of student debt that higher education can bring, the appeal of learning a profession while studying …
Impacts of construction A good example would be the impact of a new construction project on a surrounding area. A construction company could be building a new urban development between two buildings. The other two buildings might be much older, built of aged materials and in a state of deterioration. The project would need to …
