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Tracing underground utilities with Radio Detection equipment

Combining Ground Penetrating Radar and Radio Detection for Comprehensive Underground Utility Surveys

By Steve Bury | Nov 14, 2023

An Underground Utilities Survey is essential for a construction project. We explain why you need GPR and Radio Detection for a full picture.

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Detailed CAD Drawing

Everything You Need To Know About CAD Measured Surveys

By Steve Bury | Oct 28, 2023

CAD is essential for Topographical Surveys and Measured Building Surveys. Find out why accurate drawings are essential for your project.

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Bromley Civic Centre

Revit and BIM – what are they? A simple Explanation

By Steve Bury | Oct 18, 2023

In this blog post we explain in simple terms what Revit and BIM are, and how we use Revit to create our 3D Measured Building Surveys.

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Total station and laser scanner being used on a property development project

20 Essential Services for a Successful Property Development Project in the UK

By Steve Bury | Oct 6, 2023

An introduction to the 20 essential professional services you’ll need to carry out a successful Property Development Project on your site.

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How to scan a building elevation with your phone

How To Scan A Building Elevation With Your SmartPhone

By Steve Bury | Sep 25, 2023

This step-by-step guide shows you how to scan a building elevation with your phone & then turn the resulting 3D model into a 2D CAD drawing.

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Laser Survey of Castle near Birmingham

Matterport Tours for Heritage BIM surveys

By Steve Bury | Jul 9, 2023

For BIM heritage restoration projects it’s important to understand your building’s condition. Our Matterport add-on gives the full picture.

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scan to BIM revit model

Scan to BIM

By Steve Bury | Jun 13, 2023

As the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry advances, it continues to adopt innovative technologies that streamline operations, enhance accuracy, and reduce the risks associated with project delivery. One such technology is Scan to BIM – a methodology that’s rapidly becoming an industry-standard. But what is Scan to BIM? How does it work, and how…

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Top 7 free CAD programs vs AutoCAD

An Exploration of the Seven Best Free CAD Programs: Discover The AutoCAD Alternatives for Architects

By Steve Bury | Jun 9, 2023

The world of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software has undergone a remarkable transformation, with a multitude of free CAD applications now available to users. If you’re an architect or designer who’s familiar with AutoCAD and you’re on the lookout for an alternative, we’ve got you covered. Let’s delve into an exploration of the seven best free…

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measured survey we performed of highbury hall

Historic BIM: From 3D Laser Scanning to Revit Model

By Steve Bury | May 26, 2023

Introduction Preserving our rich architectural heritage is a crucial endeavour that requires a delicate balance between conservation and adaptation. In the realm of building information modelling (BIM), laser scanning technology and Revit software have revolutionised the way historic buildings are documented and analysed. This blog explores the fascinating world of Historic BIM, with a particular…

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