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A Ground Penetrating Radar Survey, commonly referred to as a GPR survey, is a geophysical locating technique that makes use of radio waves to take images of entities below ground level without digging up the soil. The objects that need their images captured should not be too far into the...

A monitoring survey is an action taken to see if or how far a building or structure has moved over time. There are different techniques, amounts of detail, and types of equipment involved in carrying out a monitoring survey.

Following on from a challenging year for many, we’ve been working hard to secure some great projects for 2021.

Looking back on 2020, it’s safe to say it was perhaps the most challenging year anyone can remember! With 2021 projected to be equally as uncertain, we’re reflecting on what we achieved last year and how the year ahead is shaping up.

In the event of a building renovation, conventional surveying techniques often supply the reader with limited information about the structure of a building. On the other hand, 3D surveys can collect and display more data to provide a bigger picture and help rebuild buildings to look the way that they...

From the best spots for sightseeing to the quirkiest bars and restaurants, you might think that you know a city like the back of your hand. But there are intricate webs of underground tunnels, blocked up or built on top of over the years. Whilst some of them are relatively...

When it comes to building developments, there are a lot of factors that can affect the progress of a project. Whether it’s unexpected weather, the wrong supply of materials or a shortened deadline, managing a construction site is never easy. That’s why good planning is key, along with carrying out...

Although it seems as though the drone has suddenly increased in popularity, the invention has had many responsibilities over the past century. Once reserved for military and surveillance use, the ‘quadcopter’ has also been scoped as transport for aerial deliveries by Amazon and a photography tool by many consumers....

The first edition of the IMD Smart City Index 2019 was released at the start of October, ranking 102 cities in order of ‘intelligence’. It was presented by the IMD World Competitiveness Centre’s Smart City Observatory, in a partnership with Singapore University of Technology and Design. The index focuses on...

Utility mapping is used to determine the location of utilities like pipework or wires buried underground. It's a vital part of the civil engineering process, saving time and money on costly reparative work and delays caused by striking utilities. With an accurate utility map, project planners can accurately project costs...