Could your project benefit from a desktop utility survey?

However, it is important to remember that a desktop search does not provide a full picture of what is actually present on site. In order to gain a better understanding of underground utilities without having to break ground, a level B underground utility detection survey can be carried out. If we can support you with …

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National Apprenticeship Week 2023

Apprenticeships combine practical work experience with study, allowing apprentices to earn while they learn. This makes them a great option for those who want to gain real-world experience and increase their job prospects. It also means that apprentices can gain further education, free of the debt burden that comes with an expensive college or university …

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Why Powers are championing KS3 Maths and Geography

Why champion geography and maths to KS3 children? High school is a great time to start exploring potential career paths. Parents of high school-aged students should encourage their children to pursue career paths that will lead to success and satisfaction. Land surveying encourages creative thinking and provides a sense of accomplishment and pride as surveyors …

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Working with architects, civil engineers, technical and project managers

With our specialised skills, we’re able to provide accurate measurements, mapping of land, buildings and under the ground, providing survey drawings from which new construction plans and projects can be brought to life. Our expertise as land surveyors means we’re able to identify potential geospatial risks, provide the necessary data for design and construction and …

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The greenest building is the one that already exists

This is a statement we at Powers stand firmly behind. We aim to be more sustainable and love working on forward-thinking projects to create a better environment. As magnificent as new buildings are, we need to think more sustainably. Some buildings are hundreds of years old and can be adapted or retrofitted to bring them …

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Level 3 Geospatial Apprenticeship: what is it?

land surveyor in a field, using a total station to do a topographical survey

Why become a geospatial land surveyor? Becoming a land surveyor can be an incredibly rewarding career choice. Getting to work outdoors, and also using technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to help people measure, understand, and develop the land. As land surveyors, there will be opportunities to work with a variety of clients such as land …

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Greenbelt VS. Brownfield land: a comparison of the two land types for housing

river running through a greenfield site

What is Green belt land? Green belt land acts as a divider between urban and rural areas. Green belt policy is a planning tool, and the goal of the green belt policy is to avoid urban sprawl by leaving land permanently open. The green belt land policy was introduced in 1947, by Town and Country …

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