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Revit Vs AutoCAD: Which is Better? (Depends on the Situation)
The biggest change I've seen in 20-plus years of surveying isn't the instruments. It's what clients expect us to deliver. A decade…
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Read more8 min readBIM Clash Detection: What Is It, & How it Works
Here's something that surprises a lot of clients: almost every project we run clash detection on throws up a clash of some…
Read more7 min readArea Referencing Solutions & Services: When You Need Them And Which is The Best
Most area referencing problems don't start with bad measuring. They start with two wrong assumptions: that the existing plans are accurate, and…
Read more10 min readHow to Get Floor Plans for Your House (UK)
Trying to save £1,000 by sketching your own floor plans can cost you 10 to 100 times that saving if the measurements…
Read more8 min readOriginal Building or House Plans Missing? Here’s What to Do
Your property almost certainly had plans at some point. An architect drew them, the council approved them, and a builder worked from…
Read more11 min readHow to Draw Floor Plans Yourself (UK)
Most people who need floor plans are planning an extension, a renovation, or a refurbishment. Their architect has told them they need…
Read more8 min readThe Four Types of PAS 128 Survey You Need to Know
According to the GOV.UK NUAR Economic Case Summary, there are roughly 60,000 strikes on buried pipes and cables in the UK every…
Read more10 min readHow Much Does Revit Cost? (And Is It Worth the Investment?)
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has become the industry standard across the UK. Whether you are an architect designing a sleek new commercial…
Read more11 min readWhat is a Revit Technician?
If you are planning any sort of building project in 2025, you have probably heard the term "Revit" thrown around. Maybe your…
Read more11 min read3D Point Cloud Survey Cost in the UK: Pricing, Hidden Costs, and Smart Alternatives
3D laser scanning has completely revolutionised how we capture building data. But here is the thing. The first question we are always…
Read more9 min readTechnology in Geospatial Surveying: Where It Adds Real Value and Where Caution Still Matters
AI, cloud platforms and drone workflows are transforming geospatial surveying — improving speed, collaboration and data sharing. But new technology also brings…
Read more10 min readWhich OS Map Do You Need? (Answered)
Here is something that surprises a lot of people. You can spend months on a planning application. You prepare drawings, get consultants…
Read more15 min readTotal Station Surveys: What Are They and Where to Get One in the UK
Before a single brick is laid, you need to know exactly what you're working with. Here's a scenario we see play out…
Read more11 min readWhat is a Total Station and How is it Used?
I've been a surveyor for 25 years, during which time I've personally carried out hundreds of surveys using a total station. In…
Read more5 min readFrom Data Capture to Decision-Making: The Changing Role of Surveying
Advancements in technology, increasing project complexity, and changing client expectations mean that measured surveys are no longer viewed as a standalone deliverable.…
Read more12 min readHow to Get an Ordnance Survey Map of My House
Whether you are planning a new extension, landscaping your garden, or need to clarify a boundary line, one of the first documents…
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How Accurate are Ordnance Survey Maps?
Let's be honest - Ordnance Survey maps are brilliant. They are the backbone of British navigation. Whether you are planning a ramble…
Read more12 min readWhat is an Ordnance Survey Map?
Picture this: You are about to invest thousands on a new extension. Your architect has drawn up the plans. The builders are…
Read more2 min readA Fond Farewell to Neil Armstrong, Founding Director
After more than two decades at the heart of Terrain Surveys, our former Director and one of the company’s founders, Neil Armstrong,…
Read more5 min readLidar vs 3D Scanning: Is There Any Difference?
In the world of surveying and construction, you'll often hear the terms 'Lidar' and '3D Laser Scanning' used. Sometimes, they're even used…
Read more10 min readGrade II Listed Buildings: What Are the Restrictions?
There's something magical about owning or working on a Grade II listed building. The weathered stone, the original timber beams, the sense…
Read more9 min readDrone Roof Surveys Guide: What Is It, Benefits, & How It Works?
Roof inspections are essential for property maintenance, development, and safety. Yet traditional methods are notoriously difficult, dangerous, and expensive. Think about it.…
Read more10 min readWhat is a GNSS Survey & How it’s Different to a GPS Survey
GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System. It is the collective term for all the satellite constellations that provide global positioning, navigation…
Read more10 min readPoint Cloud: What Is It, Benefits, & How It Works?
Imagine having a highly accurate digital version of your building or site – one you can explore on screen, measure from, and…
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