What are Feature Surveys? How do drones deliver them faster?
It is no simple feat to construct a building from the ground up or renovate an existing property. There is much thought and meticulous planning that goes on behind the scenes. Feature surveys and boundary (or investigation) surveys are among the first steps land surveyors take to get accurate site dimensions and
Why You Should Never Search for “Land surveyors near me” on Google?
The reason why is much simpler than you might think. When you search on Google with the query - “land surveyors near me” you are asking for the top 3 Google business listings which are closest to your present location. They are ranked by Google using a list of key attributes of
10 Pros & Cons of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAV) for Surveying & Mapping
Drones have been around for a while now, used actively in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry for aerial mapping, site and asset inspections, surveys, project marketing and more. These flying cameras are accessible, convenient, and a great alternative to manual site inspections or helicopters. Table of Contents In recent years, drone
9 Ways Drones can help Builders with Construction Surveys
Builders and on-site engineers complete many activities before actual construction work begins. Land surveyors use set surveys to check if the on-paper design translates to the actual position on the ground. Construction Surveys involve transferring the design of the building to the land so that builders can construct the building in the
Topographical Surveys Using Drones
Drones are still considered a reasonably unconventional choice among surveyors regarding topographical and feature surveys. Most construction companies and builders prefer the traditional method of hiring a land surveyor to walk around the property, taking measurements along the way. The trouble with this ‘boots on the ground’ approach is that it
Commercial Dilapidation Surveys Using Drones
Drone inspections are an efficient, cost-effective and safer alternative to manual inspections on buildings, roofing, bridges and towers. Plus, drone inspections can provide insights into the existing conditions that a traditional inspection could overlook. According to an article on building inspections by Houspect Victoria “Building inspections using drones eliminates most of the
5 Costly and Shocking Mistakes during Aerial Surveying and Mapping using Drones
Aerial surveying using drones is a game changer for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) companies. Every aerial survey and mapping project aims to collect site data and generate 2D or 3D maps and 3D digital models that fulfill the accuracy standards of both surveyors and engineers. And as useful as drone
Why do drone surveying projects fail? How to guarantee success!
Construction sites are a dynamic and busy operation and project managers and builders need to constantly check and recheck site operations and contractors to ensure that everything is on schedule and on time. As you would likely agree, it’s probably easier said than done! That’s why, new technologies in drone surveying
Which is better: Owning or hiring a drone service provider?
Drones have become increasingly popular in architecture, engineering and construction projects over the past decade and for good reason too! UAVs or unmanned aircraft vehicles are a profitable alternative to manual inspections and physical site visits. Building managers and contractors no longer have to spend hours under the sweltering heat inspecting
Land Surveying Costing Guide Australia 2021
At Avian Australia, our primary focus is to help engineers, building managers and architects get accurate data driven insights about their project to make informed business decisions. And one of the most common questions I get from clients is - how much does aerial surveying services cost? Contrary to popular belief, aerial