Multi-service surveys at 12 Natwest Banks. Survey Solutions provided a full range of land surveys, measured building surveys and utility surveys at 12 Natwest Bank sites across the UK. Each survey was carried out to provide the data our client needed to help with the design of new ramps and lifts to improve access at the front of each site. Whilst the sites were spread across the South West, South East and Midlands, these were project managed from our Yeovil team with local surveying teams closest to the bank’s location carrying out the work. This allowed us to work on multiple sites at one t ..read more

Revit models at University of Essex. Survey Solutions was recently commissioned to complete a large scale measured building survey at the University of Essex to deliver the project architects with Revit models. Revit models can be used by architects, engineers and construction professionals for design coordination and planning as they provide detailed digital representations which can aid the efficiency of a construction project. The University of Essex is just one of many education projects we work on across the UK including schools, academies and colleges with the data from our measured bui ..read more

Drone survey to support structural assessment of the Carmyle Viaduct. Survey Solutions was approached by Amey Consulting who had a requirement to complete an engineering structural assessment of the Carmyle Viaduct in Glasgow to assess the current strength and subsequent safety levels for use of the viaduct. Given the bridge spans the River Clyde and is at such a height above the water course that visual inspection from a boat would prove difficult, Amey asked Survey Solutions for suggestions to obtain high resolution imagery of the viaduct across it entire 140 metre span to allow the assessm ..read more

Smart structural monitoring for Lake Windermere slipway project. Our client Van Elle faced a critical structural challenge during the removal and reconstruction of a wet dock slipway on Lake Windemere. Given the heavy duty drilling and piling work the project required, a structural monitoring survey became an essential prerequisite to ensure the preservation of two boathouses situated adjacent to the slipway. Following a comprehensive utility and topographical survey to precisely identify the location of services and structures in the vicinity, our monitoring team revisited the site to assess ..read more

Comprehensive suite of surveys for Perth Royal Infirmary. In March 2020, just before the UK went into its first Covid 19 lockdown, we started a series of surveying projects at the Perth Royal Infirmary in Tayside Scotland. Part of the existing hospital is to be redeveloped by NHS Tayside and required extensive surveys to be carried out and put the project out to tender. We carried out measured building surveys to detail the floor plans, sections, structural details and elevations both inside and outside the building. Topographical surveys were also required to provide accurate and detailed re ..read more

A new exciting chapter for Survey Solutions. We are pleased to announce the management buy-out of Survey Solutions backed by private equity firm WestBridge. The buy-out was led by CEO David Lowe and the senior management team which has been instrumental in driving growth over the last few years, both organically and through acquisitions. This significant milestone in our journey is testament to our strong position in the market and our potential for future growth. Supported by WestBridge investment we will further enhance services to our clients, offering a broader range of survey and monitor ..read more

Helping Asda introduce recycle schemes. We’ve been helping Asda sites across Scotland and the north of England to prepare to put Scottish Deposit Recycling Scheme machines in their car parks. The surveys are being conducted to provide Asda with detailed and accurate information relating to the proposed sites for the recycling machines. The surveys are often required at very short notice, and we have worked closely with each site’s store managers to coordinate temporarily cordoning off the areas of the car park we are surveying, keeping obstruction to an absolute minimum, whilst ensuring ..read more

Land & elevation details at three sub-stations. We work regularly with Electricity North West to complete surveys of their infrastructure. Over the last few months we have completed topographical surveys and elevations at three sub-stations. The data we captured revealed the levels of the surfaces within the compound including the specialist equipment and infrastructure. For maintenance and repair work purposes we were also asked to provide precise elevations of the infrastructure within the compound. This required intricate attention to detail, down to the individual nuts and bolts and s ..read more

Land survey for maintenance of Bridgewater Viaduct. A consulting engineer client required an accurate and detailed representation of the layout of the area in and around Bridgewater Viaduct in preparation for a detailed set of maintenance works including reconstructing the parapet walls, vegetation removal, brickwork repointing and resurfacing the road. Our Manchester team delivered the much needed data and were able to attend site quickly. As well as all topographical features, the spring and crown points of each arch needed measuring to deliver an elevation of the bridge and help quantify th ..read more

Membership to National Skills Academy Nuclear. We are delighted to become members of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN) and look forward to working alongside its membership as well developing our teams to help with the delivery of new and exciting opportunities within the nuclear sector. The post Membership to National Skills Academy Nuclear appeared first on Survey Solutions ..read more