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 […]
No room for error – the importance of accuracy when working with modular construction
What is modular construction? Modular construction involves the construction of a building’s components – whether for a house or a multi-level building such as an apartment or hotel – away from the building site, in a factory instead. These large, finished pieces or ‘modules’ are then transported to site and assembled. This is sometimes referred […]
Do you know how many survey services we offer?
Many of our clients know us for only one of our survey services instead of the many that we provide. So we put together this nifty infographic to show you where we can support you in each stage of your project’s lifetime.
Designing for the Future: New Innovations in Construction Methods
Virtual reality From surveys and designs, to imagining how the finished article will look, virtual reality technology and augmented reality are in the process of making a huge difference to the construction industry. The immersive experience of these technologies will allow designers and clients to stand in a space and experience how it will be […]
On the edge: Why establishing boundary location is essential in determining ownership
The Land Registry office is the go-to authority when it comes to finding out about title deeds, land ownership and other land-related queries. The Land Registry’s Title Register holds data outlining a description of each UK property, who owns it, who the relevant mortgage lender is, and the price paid or stated value (if registered […]
Preparing for Planning at the Priests House, Prestbury
Today Prestbury is a much sought after location and along with the two other villages that make up the ‘Cheshire Golden Triangle’ (Wilmslow and Alderley Edge), it is one of the most expensive places to live outside of London. The quaint village has a population of just 3,500 inhabitants and some of the original buildings, […]