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.
22January
22January
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.
25March
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...
2March
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...
27January
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...
19November
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....
23October
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...
3October
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...
24September
A measured building survey is the best way to record and showcase all of the features of a building. It is a varied type of survey, and can include everything from 2D floorplans to detailed 3D building models.
24September
Interested in geomatics, data, and the great outdoors? You might find a rewarding career in working for a land surveying company. At Landform Surveys, we offer training and a flexible career path to those looking to work in the land surveying industry.
22July
The UK's road network is highly congested. Still, around 4 million excavations take place on UK roads each year with the aim of installing, replacing or repairing buried utility pipes and cables. If contractors don't know the location of the utilities, huge problems arise.