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Have you ever seen a development site lie seemingly unchanged for weeks while workers swarm all over it? No building seems to be taking place, you think, and yet everyone onsite looks busier than ever.

Surveying is a varied discipline. There are techniques used for land surveys that differ from those used to complete an elevation survey, and even tools specific to certain types of building. Now, choosing a surveyor when you have a listed or historical building on your hands is not a decision...

In the developing world, our cities are constantly growing and evolving. As the global population increases - and more people migrate from rural to urban areas - it falls to city planners, civil engineers, and surveyors to ensure that enough is being done to meet the demands of a constantly...

The global rush to make everything smarter is, slowly but surely, creeping into our lives. Think about it - how many of us own an Alexa or Google Home? You've seen adverts for smart home systems, where simply opening the front door triggers the lights to come on, the kettle...

The Great North Run is the biggest half marathon in the world, occurring annually in the North East of England. Runners start in Newcastle and follow the course to South Shields.

As the popularity of drone technology increases in both the personal and commercial spheres, the government has been prompted to introduce a number of rules and regulations for the safe flight of drones and unmanned aircraft. Drones, when handled improperly, can be unpredictable and pose a danger to the public,...

Though we like to stand and gripe about builders never doing anything but drinking tea, there's a lot that goes into completing a construction project. The most important part of any development actually occurs before the foundations are dug and filled.

Most of us know someone who has been affected by cancer. The treatment can be gruelling and has many side effects.

The Health and Safety Act 1974 marked an important milestone in the government-led motion to ensure a safer, more regulated working environment.

The geomatics industry is growing year on year - with its global market share expected to reach US $439.2 billion by 2020 - but it's struggling to attract young, fresh talent.