Plain-English guides on measured surveys, laser scanning, BIM and everything in between — written by experienced surveyors.
Typical UK prices from £395, what affects the cost, and what to look out for when comparing quotes from different surveyors.
A plain-English guide to measured surveys — what they are, when you need one, what drawings you receive and how long it takes.
Not sure which survey you need? This guide explains the difference between measured and topographical surveys, and when you need each.
How laser scanning works, what point cloud data is, when it's the right choice, and what outputs you receive from a scanning survey.
Access requirements, what happens on survey day, how long it takes, and when you'll receive your drawings — everything you need to know.
How the BLK360 works on site, what it captures, how accurate it is, and why it produces better data than traditional survey methods.
What happens after the scanner leaves site — importing, registering and cleaning raw scan data to produce a usable point cloud in ReCap.
How the registered point cloud is used in AutoCAD to produce accurate floor plans, elevations and sections — the complete drawing production workflow.
The complete scan to BIM workflow from Leica BLK360 on site through ReCap processing to a finished as-built Revit model — every step explained.
A look at how building surveying has evolved over the past century — from offset tape surveys to EDM, handheld lasers and modern 3D scanning.
A direct comparison of 3D laser scanning and manual measurement — accuracy, completeness, speed and what it means for the data your design team receives.
What to specify, what to expect, how CAD files are structured and how to get the most from your survey data in AutoCAD and Revit.
Typical UK prices from £595, what affects the cost, what you receive and what to look for when comparing quotes.
A plain-English guide to BIM — what it is, what an as-built model contains, LOD 200 vs 300, and when you need a model vs 2D drawings.
What to look for, what questions to ask, what equipment to expect and what red flags to avoid when commissioning a surveyor.
What drawing scale should your survey be? A clear guide to standard scales for planning applications and design work.
As-built drawings explained — what they show, who needs them and when they are required for planning, refurbishment and building regulations.
How long will the surveyor be on site, and when will you receive your drawings? Clear timelines for different building sizes.
Confused by the terminology? A clear explanation of the difference between an RICS building survey and a measured building survey.
A plain-English guide to topographical surveys — what they capture, what drawings you receive and when they are required.
The difference between .RVT and .IFC file formats, when to use each, and what to confirm before commissioning a BIM model.
What drawings planning authorities require, when a measured survey is essential and what happens if the drawings are inaccurate.
A clear guide for homeowners — why a measured survey is needed before designing an extension, what it involves and what it costs.
Why listed buildings require a different approach — higher detail, laser scanning and what conservation officers expect to see.
What point cloud data is, how it's captured, what file formats it comes in and how architects and engineers use it in AutoCAD and Revit.
Commercial surveys explained — scale, programme, CAD standards, floor area certification and what to specify when commissioning.