We like to work hard on our research and development, the last year being no exception. The goal being to find a way of delivering huge amounts of detail from our measured surveys to a client, who might not have access to the same high-quality equipment and software licenses that we do.

We believe we have cracked it.

By utilising the technology at our disposal, including our Drones and Laser Scanners. We can rapidly capture large site areas, specific buildings, or pretty much anything really, to an almost infinite level of detail.

The information is captured in a rapid time frame. And much more accurately than you could have ever dreamed of when using traditional methods of surveying. Despite the short time of data acquisition, it uniquely delivers a huge amount of detail

Here are 3 of our recent surveys, along with the benefits they can bring to your project:

This first example utilises our Laser Scanner at ground level, our drone to capture the roof and hard to reach areas and also, a high end DSLR to capture the detail of the stonework. Firstly, to help the client understand the amount of reconditioning work to maintain the building. And Secondly, to create an accurate record of the building on the day.

In the editable version we deliver, you can even take accurate measurements within the model as well as, mark it up with its simple to use sketching tools.

The Benefits:

• Rapid capture and delivery – Delivery of final 3D model and point cloud within 2 days of measured survey.
• Output – Detailed 2D colour orthographic elevations, roof plan, site plan, as well as colour point cloud and 3D textured obj mesh.
• Sub 1mm Accuracy – Accurate measurement analysis. Clearly seen elements are accurate to less than 1mm!
• Ease of use: Viewable on low end laptops/desktops and even mobile phones and tablets.
• Price Range – Cheaper than a measured building survey, or even 2D CAD drawings of Elevations.
• Great for – Condition Surveys, dilapidation Reports, measured building surveys.

Survey 3: 3D Site Location Survey

We have here 6 Hectares worth of levels and building to survey, so our drone is the sensible option. This will help our client understand the overall site level changes. And secondly, to gain an understanding of the surrounding context.

This will enable an in-keeping, complimentary design for their site. We export this survey to point cloud, to accompany the street level scanning. Helping us mass the surrounding buildings and land in Revit.

The Benefits:

• Rapid capture and delivery – Delivery of final 3D model and point cloud within 1 day of measured survey.
• Output – Detailed 2D colour orthographic site location plan, as well as colour point cloud and 3D textured obj mesh.
• +/-100mm Accuracy – We can increase accuracy for specific focal areas or buildings by utilising the previous 2 survey types.
• Go where no one else can – The drone gains information and levels which are not publicly accessible. Leaving this the best way to gain necessary information. Some sites do require further permissions to fly, read about them here.
• Ease of use – Viewable on low end laptops/desktops and even mobile phones and tablets.
• Price – Cheaper than a topographical survey of the same site area
• Great for – Feasibility studies, flood risk assessments, rights to light analysis and master planning.

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