Modelling behaviour – Revit models
What is a Revit model? Revit is 3D building information modelling (BIM) software, widely used by architects, engineers, and contractors to create a digital single version of truth. This can then be used by all disciplines and trades throughout the project, to help complete their work. Revit was created to support BIM and not to […]
3D laser scanning: capturing millions of data points in moments
3D laser scanning can also be used for heritage surveys and conservation surveys, as well as volumetric surveys, where land/material mass can be calculated to create a desired outcome – for example, providing accurate areas of volumes for cut/fill balancing, or creating a mound or depression in the land to suit your design needs. What […]
A few ground rules on Underground Utilities Surveys
Why do I need an Underground Utilities Survey? You’ll most likely need an underground utilities survey if you are looking at developing a site for construction. It doesn’t matter if a site has been built on before – a brownfield site – or if it is undeveloped prior to the project – a greenfield site. […]
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 […]
Legends and monsters: understanding the importance of maps
Charting through history: revolutionising the process and accuracy of mapmaking Mapmaking, or cartography, has been around ever since humans walked the Earth – and needed to record features and routes through local terrain. There’s no definitive answer as to who invented mapmaking, as prehistoric examples have been present in many cultures, from the earliest examples […]
On top of it: discovering the benefits of topographical surveys
Why do you need a topographical survey? A topographical survey, often referred to as a topo, can be used for many reasons. It enables our clients to understand the boundaries of their land, the different ground levels across the site and the constraints and opportunities within it, as well as the impact of neighbouring structures. […]
Planning ahead – What’s your 10-year Estate Strategy?
For newly built structures, this plan can be engendered at the design stage, with provision made for a maintenance schedule, for example. Having a digital plan of the building from its inception can help it be better managed from the outset and ensure that all aspects of its construction remain in optimum condition. Such forward […]
A measured approach – Measured Building Surveys
Types of Measured Building Survey A measured building survey provides a detailed and accurate depiction of existing buildings. This includes the external elevations – which show the full extent of the exterior of a building – as well as internal elevations and floorplans. Elevation drawings are made from a 3D point cloud, which are then […]
Dual purpose – what is a Digital Twin?
Digital twin technology can be used in all kinds of different industries and situations, and is particularly useful in the construction industry. A digital twin is a digital representation of an intended or an actual real-world physical product, system, or process – this is its physical twin. The digital twin serves as an indistinguishable counterpart […]
Working together: the benefits of survey companies gaining professional membership certification
So, how can we be sure that we are doing all we can to maintain the high standards we set ourselves? Our membership of various professional organisations and our professional accreditations are never just for show. It means that our employees and our clients can rest assured that we keep constant vigilance when it comes […]