A Day in the Life of Kevin Hayes – Site Engineer at Powers
From Apprentice to Site Engineer Kevin’s engineering career began in 1978 at just 16 years old, when he started an apprenticeship with ICI. Over five years of day release study, he gained an OND in Mechanical Engineering followed by a HND in Civil Engineering. After qualifying, he moved into a technical design role, designing concrete […]
Back to basics: How to choose your setting out partner
Choose someone who has the time to do the job when you need it done. This may sound obvious, but you don’t want to be engaging someone to carry out a contract, only to find that they make a rush job of it, or haven’t sufficient time, enthusiasm or inclination to provide a professional […]
Setting out for construction – the importance of accurate measurements
Accuracy essential in setting out With any discipline that involves dimensions, a very high degree of accuracy is essential when setting out buildings or infrastructure projects. Digital equipment and data recording allows little margin for error. Our professional site engineers ensure that all setting out is carried out with precision and efficiency, using a combination […]
A level playing field – specifications and certifications
Specification vs certification Specification means we’ll work to a client’s spec, which can be tailored accordingly, simplified or spec’d up. A specification working to a RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition) spec, for example, means that we will follow a certain specification for carrying out different types of surveys. Certification means we are audited […]
Inside out – interior surveying tasks
Interior designs When it comes to a new-build construction, a surveyor will be involved in every stage of the process. Having been on site from the planning stage, a surveyor may have carried out an initial topographical survey or underground utilities detection. This would have established the extent to which the site can be developed […]
Why do I need a Boundary Survey?
Degrees of accuracy It can be useful in unclear cases to have a Boundary Survey carried out. If you are involved in a boundary dispute, for example, having irrefutable proof will that be recognised legally will go a long way to proving your case. Boundary disputes can be messy affairs that can be very difficult […]
Heading for the highway: the role of geospatial surveying in highways
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 […]
Setting out for construction: fixing problems before they arise
Having to go back and fix something because the correct procedures weren’t followed. Or having a construction project go over budget because there weren’t enough materials or mistakes were made that have to be rectified. Or even worse, not being able to get contractors on board because they’re swamped with other projects. Don’t worry—we’ve got […]
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 […]
The rise of modular construction
Modular construction is taking building design one step further into the future. Utilising individual components or ‘modules’ made off-site, these parts all fit together to create a complete building. We review some of the most iconic buildings across the world that used this revolutionary modular construction method. Since the dawn of time, humankind has looked […]