Topographical Surveys
A fundamental starting point to any project
Topographical surveys
Topographical surveys have been used for centuries to accurately understand the environment. To this day an accurate topographical survey forms the back bone and integral part of the design and construction of all building and engineering project, including some of the most critical infrastructure we continue to rely on a daily basis.
Topographical surveys comprise of producing detailed plans and maps that accurately reflect features of both the built and natural environment. Capturing roads, structures and buildings through to boundaries, trees, and man-made features to accurately establish the position and shape in any given area. This leads to the production of detailed scaled plans with the inclusion of contour lines at predetermined intervals to indicate levels across the area.
Capturing the data
Engaging with the client at the outset to establish required levels of quality and accuracy to produce the final deliverables is key to us
From this early engagement we can advise on the best methodology and surveying technologies bested suited to
the project.
By utilising our array of modern surveying technologies we can combine UAV and laser scanning with the more traditional methods of Total Station and RTK GPS to maximise the data
captured whilst minimising the time onsite, all while maintain a high level of accuracy and precision.
Embracing technologies such as UAVs and Laser scanning over traditional methods for data capture we have noticed a time saving both in the field and digitising the data of 50-80%
Thus, delivering the best balance for your project
We undertake projects from a one day one surveyor team rural sites to multiple teams working over months. of nights in busy city or highways environments
Deliverables
The data from topographical can be presented and delivered in a multitude of formats to meet clients specifications
These include the following
- 2D & 3D plan drawings both in digital and hard copy presented in predefined scales in accordance with RICS guidance
- Profiles & Sections
- Survey Control Networks - Primary & Secondary
- Survey Reports & Witness Diagrams of control networks
- Volumes
- Digital terrain & Surface Models
- 3D Models
- 3D Visualisation
- 3D Animation/Fly-Through Video
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Added Value
Topographical surveys often form a starting point or only one part of the project solution and are of augmented by the addition of other types of surveys, A common addition is an underground utility survey thus given a client and their team a complete and accurate picture of above and below ground.
Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary, single supplier approach to geospatial surveying solutions brings confidence and repeatability to our clients ensuring they have one point of contact and source for their project with a unified process and workflows, ensuring repeatable and reliable quality assurances by utilising the latest technologies combined with experienced people to delivery high quality reliable deliverables for clients and their complete projects
Topographical Services
- Topographical Surveys
- Establishing and maintaining survey control networks and grids
- Façade and Elevation Surveys
- Photographic and Ortho-elevation surveys
- Setting out
- Volumetric quantities
- As Built Surveys
Sectors
- Defence
- Education
- Energy
- Engineering
- Healthcare
- Heritage, Leisure & Tourism
- Minerals & Construction
- Property
- Transport & Infrastructure
Like to know more - CPD Events
We appreciate that all the different technologies and terminology is second nature us but to you our clients it may very well be confusing and daunting.
OmniSurveys offer educational "Lunch & Learn" one hour Continuing Professional Development (CPD) educational events to our clients
Our aim with these events to educate and keep our clients staff updated not only on specification changes but with the rapid developments within the geospatial world both in surveying technologies, data capture methods, workflows but how these can enhance quality of deliverables, time and costs.
At these events we explore the Geospatial surveying solutions we offer to give our clients and their staff a better understanding of the different types surveys we offer along with the technologies we use.
This can include:
- Topographical Surveys
- PAS128 - Underground Utility Mapping
- Measured Building Surveys
- Engineering Surveys
- Laser Scanning
- 3D Modelling & BIM Surveys
- UAV Drone Surveys
Having carried out many of these events over the years we have found our clients and their teams have taken a lot away from them and thus resulted in better collaboration providing clients with more tailored surveys with better value through better knowledge.
Tailored events can be arranged on specific topics of interest such as PAS128 Utility Mapping, UAV Surveys, Laser Scanning & Modelling
To book an event please contact us to discuss your requirements
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