What is an as-built survey?
INSIGHTS What is an as-built survey? An as-built survey is usually produced at the end of a project. They’re used to illustrate where buildings, pavements, roads, and other features have been built. However, they can be carried out after different phases of construction have been completed, providing a point in time for owners to reference. […]
What is Urban Regeneration?
INSIGHTS What is Urban Regeneration? Urban regeneration projects have two main goals Cities such as Manchester and London have been praised for revitalising former industrial areas and attracting investment for commercial infrastructure. Urban regeneration is the transformation of a town or city. It’s an approach to city planning to repair social and economic problems, like […]
What is an internal elevation drawing? Why do I need one?
What is an internal elevation drawing? Elevation is a term used in the architectural and surveying world, to describe the orthographic (a 3D view done in 2D) projection of a room. The internal elevation shows the room’s details from a specific direction, requested by clients. These are drawn up in 2D images, which go from […]
What is a digital twin?
A bridge between the physical and virtual worlds, digital twins allow those working within the construction industry to see designs and concepts in real-time. It has transformed the way our clients work, by allowing them to communicate their designs digitally. A digital twin is a virtual, digital model, designed to accurately reflect a physical object. […]
What is micro housing?
Statistics show houses built after 2010 are 15.5 square meters smaller than houses built 40 years earlier. That means houses are now 21% smaller than those built in the 1970s. Micro housing is key to helping young professionals find their way in life and help them onto the property ladder. Micro housing is small living […]
Iconic project: Maggie’s Centre, West London
Architect: Richard Rogers – Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners Year built: 2008 What is Maggie’s? Maggie’s is a charity, offering help, advice, and a safe space for those suffering from cancer with the centres around the UK, and globally. Maggie’s does exceptional work. The first Maggie’s Centre opened in Edinburgh in 1996. Founder Maggie Keswick […]
AR – is it the new reality for construction?
AR (Augmented Reality) is no longer something just seen in sci-fi movies from the 80’s, but has become an actual reality in everyday lives. What is AR? AR is an interactive experience for the user. They can see objects around them in their real-life environment. It traditionally uses visual and auditory cues to enhance the […]
Powers provides ‘spooktacular’ service for local cemetery
With many of us having celebrated Halloween this weekend, we looked back at our records to see which was our most ‘spooky’ project. In March 2018, Powers was commissioned to design and project manage the extension of a rural cemetery in Nantwich, Cheshire. The project involved the conversion of former agricultural land, opposite an existing […]
Are 20-minute neighbourhoods a realistic vision of the future for us all?
Across the globe there is growing interest in creating places where people’s day to day needs can be met within a distance short enough to walk or cycle. If people become more physically active, their mental and physical health improves. Traffic decreases and the quality of the air we all breathe gets better. Local services […]
Topographical surveys – making sense of your site
Topos or OS mapping? The purpose of topographical surveys, or topos, as they are often referred to, is to help create a visual representation of a building or plot of land intended for development. Topos provide an in-depth understanding of the building or land to be developed. Understanding what the topography looks like establishes what […]