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 …
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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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 …
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 …
Unless this is your profession or area of interest, there is a good chance you won’t have considered this. However, without well-educated and experienced surveyors, the consequences of inaccurate or no land surveys can be significant. Inaccurate measurements can lead to boundary disputes, costly errors, such as buildings being built in the wrong position or …
One of the big advantages of digital surveying is that information can be updated and amended at the touch of a button. This can be advantageous when planning a project and also during the construction phase too. In this blog, we’re going to look at why it’s important to carry out up-to-date topographical surveys at …
Budgeting for projects Similarly, when it comes to creating budgets for civil and construction projects, you will be looking for cost effective and value for money solutions, not just the cheapest possible option. You need to be sure that your supplier is not cutting corners, as this is likely to lead to costly delays, or …
Project: Commemorative Woodland Site, Erddig Location: Erddig Hall, Wrexham Client: National Trust Principal contractor: Natural Resources Wales Powers involvement: Topographical survey of fields for redevelopment into a woodland site Project completion: June 2022 The project Owned by The National Trust, Erddig Hall has a long and vibrant history. It is a well-visited tourist destination, which …
Making a distinction Because they are both involved in the broader construction industry, all surveyors are often lumped together into one category. Our type of surveyor involves surveying land and buildings, in terms of their dimensions, contents and features. A geospatial surveyor – also called a land or geomatics surveyor – measures and depicts the …
