Everything starts with a measurement: the role of geospatial surveys in the built environment
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 […]
Powers carries out topographical survey on site of new commemorative woodland
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 […]
Looking at the Big Picture
We can carry out these surveys for a number of reasons, from an evaluation of the plot’s worth, for a feasibility study (is a site worth developing or will it get planning), to a full-scale design or structural development before planning or construction begins on a project. These surveys can detail all kinds of […]
Topographical surveys: why are they so important?
The first step to any construction project is a topographical survey outlining the ground levels, features, and critical measurements of a piece of land for development. It may also include an underground services detection survey so that everyone is aware of any utilities or other obstructions that lie within your site boundary. Although this would […]
Surveying a cemetery: why would one need to be surveyed?
How do you survey a cemetery? A cemetery (or graveyard) is surveyed in the same way as any other site. Depending on the specification of the client, a topographical survey would be conducted, along with an underground utility detection survey (utility mapping). The topographical survey would show the contours of the land and the features, […]
Measured building survey of the Houses of Parliament
Bonfire Night is known for the celebrations of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Treason plot Bonfire Night is known for the celebrations of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Treason plot. The British public watches fireworks displays and gathers around bonfires, even cooking jacket potatoes in the flames. The intentions of Bonfire Night have changed since […]
Unknown Terrain – getting a Topographic survey and underground utility detection survey
By assisting in the visualisation, measurement, and quantification of these sites, Powers can help reduce the unknown obstacles and their associated risks to your company before you make a full financial commitment, by providing you with a topographic survey or underground utility detection survey (utility mapping). Tell us what your needs are and our survey […]
Drone surveying and mapping
INSIGHTS Drone surveying and mapping Drone technology isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of land surveying. However, with the further expansion of drone use and integration in the land surveying industry, we are starting to observe an increase in drone surveys that are expressly utilised for extensive topographic surveys, typically […]
What is a Measured Building Survey?
Measured building surveys of constructed buildings are required by developers and architects, who want to record what currently exists. What is a measured building survey? Measured building surveys are an accurate depiction of a building. These depictions illustrate all the structural elements and architectural features of the building. A measured building survey can show several […]
Outsourcing Work to India – Should I be doing it?
India is one of the largest outsourcing countries in the world. It is popular among companies across the globe, but is it the right thing for your organisation to do? Outsourcing work to India Various businesses throughout the UK and the world, are outsourcing work to India. Some companies depend on outsourcing their work, while […]