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What are the stages of a Topographical Survey development?

All of the building project work begins with the creation of a topographical survey. A topographical survey shows all of the surrounding natural and man-made features, types, and heights of the surface in the surveyed area. Using a topographical survey the architect can easily carry out the design work, even without going to the site, […] Read ›

Managing the Minimum EPC rating requirements for Commercial Property portfolios

We have been extremely successful in reviewing not only standalone properties but also whole portfolio’s to give not only the best chance of achieving the highest possible rating as the property stands today but also confirming works that we can 100% guarantee will improve the rating to the desired level, whether that be an E or better. Read ›

We are now members of the The Survey Association!

We are delighted to announce that we have have been awarded full membership to The Survey Association (TSA). To become a full member of the TS you must have a proven track record in spatial data management of more than three years, and have an operation that complies with stringent entry criteria. We are committed to […] Read ›

Deckchair Nottingham Caves Point Cloud Flythrough

In early 2021 we had the pleasure of scanning the caves beneath Deckchair Barbers on Derby Road in Nottingham. We used the RTC360 Lt Leica Scanner with full-colour capture on-site and an iPad to register the data before cleaning everything up and optimising back in the office. The aim of this survey was to capture the […] Read ›

How we produce Commercial EPCs

One of the most common types of property we get instructed to produce commercial EPC’s (Energy Performance Certificates) for are offices. This is a quick guide to demonstrate how we produce EPC’s for commercial buildings – both large and small. It’s good to talk The first thing we do is have a quick chat with […] Read ›

What are the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and what do they mean for EPCs?

The MEES, (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) regulations came into force in April 2018, and is now a legal requirement for both residential and commercial buildings to have a rating of E or above, before they can be leased. The regulation has been brought in to help reduce CO2 emissions from buildings. It is estimated that approx. […] Read ›