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Architects & Developers

Everything you need to brief a survey, submit a planning application or understand what you're getting — all free, no sign-up required. Share this page directly with your team.

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Checklists & Guides
PDF Checklist

Survey Brief Checklist

Everything your surveyor needs to know before starting — drawing types, CAD standards, file formats and programme.

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PDF Checklist

Planning Application Drawing Checklist

Everything your planning drawings need to include — validated against typical local authority requirements.

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PDF Guide

Scan to BIM Guide

A complete guide to the scan-to-BIM workflow — from laser scanning through to as-built Revit model delivery.

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Example Survey Files
MBS · PDF

Example Survey Drawings — PDF

Floor plans, elevations and sections showing our standard CAD drawing format, layers and annotation style.

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MBS · DWG

Example Survey Drawings — DWG

Same package in AutoCAD DWG format — fully layered, ready to open in AutoCAD, Revit or BricsCAD.

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Topo · PDF

Example Topo Survey Drawing — PDF

Example topographical survey plan showing levels, contours, boundaries and site features.

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Topo · DWG

Example Topo Survey Drawing — DWG

Same topo drawing in AutoCAD DWG format with full layer structure intact.

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Scan · ZIP (RCP + E57)

Example Point Cloud Data

Sample point cloud data from a real survey — RCP format for Revit and E57 for all other platforms. See exactly what you get.

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BIM · RVT

Example Revit BIM Model

Example as-built Revit model showing LOD 200–300 structure, layering and IFC export capability.

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Free Resources for Architects & Developers

Practical guides and checklists to help you get the most from your survey — written by experienced surveyors and free to download.

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In-Depth Guides

Surveying Guides

Plain English explanations of surveying technology, processes and best practice — written for architects, developers and property owners.

What is a point cloud
3D Laser Scanning

What Is a Point Cloud?

A plain English guide to point clouds — what they are, how they're captured and why they matter for your project.

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Do you need a survey for planning
Planning

Do You Need a Survey for Planning?

What drawings are required, when you need a professional survey and the real cost of skipping it.

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Laser scanning vs tape measure
3D Laser Scanning

Laser Scanning vs Tape Measure

An honest comparison of both methods — accuracy, completeness and when each is the right choice.

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What is a BIM model
BIM & Revit

What Is an As-Built BIM Model?

What BIM models actually are, when you need one and what LOD 200–300 means in practice.

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How long does a survey take
Survey Process

How Long Does a Survey Take?

Real timings for on-site work and drawing production — by property type and turnaround option.

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