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Utility detection survey combines a record of underground utility lines with key topographic features. Utility mapping doesn't require any additional digging up of the roads; it's all done from the surface using GPS and radio detection techniques.
Utility mapping ensures the efficiency of operations and that all vital services can still be delivered: or at least, that any necessary interruption can be planned for and minimised. Utility detection surveys might also form part of the initial stages of construction work. Many development projects may require you to undertake utility mapping as part of the initial feasibility study; the feasibility of a new multi-storey car park may be greatly affected if the job will call for the diversion of a major water main or the rewiring of a town centre's electrical grid.
CATSURVEYS have been busy carrying-out Utility Surveys and bore hole works from London to Swansea including the M4 corridor for an SSE/ Murphy’s project, to design horizontal directional drilling profiles for Network Rail Great Western electrification schemes. This is the biggest investment for the Great Western Railway since it was originally built by Brunel over 150 years ago. This immense project will bring faster, greener and more reliable services across the South West region with the help of new high speed electric trains, signal improvements along with Cross rail services from Maidenhead into London; giving the commuter a more comfortable, smoother and quieter journey.
About Company: Cat Surveys is based in Essex and uses various techniques and equipment such as Electromagnetic Locators (EML) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to accurately identify underground features and utility apparatus to locate Utility Mapping Essex.
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Topographical Surveys can be important to any project, no matter what the size. Using the latest in surveying technology, a topographical land survey can uncover numerous unexpected issues, saving the developer money and time.
Topographical Surveys Essex gives a correct representation of the surface of the ground. It will show all natural and artificial objects including any existing structures, boundary details, grid levels, ground surfaces, tree positions and drainage. Topographical surveys can show an area in as much detail as you need, depending on your project size and the terrain involved.
Normally information is gathered by using a total station, or electronic theodolite, which measures distances and angles between points on the ground. These relate to a standard datum point about which height and location are already known. To add more detail to the survey, techniques such as 3D Laser Scanning or aerial photography may even be used. All the information gathered onsite can be edited and supplied to you in whichever way suits you best - in 2D drawings or electronic files.
Having a Topographical Survey conducted on your project can highlight feasible issues. Distances between surrounding properties are exactly recorded to prevent potential boundary and right to light issues. A survey can also decide whether or not you will be building on water plain or whether the ground is in danger of flooding.
Given climate change and the recent amount of heavy rainfall, which led to many areas of the United Kingdom being flooded, the requirement for Topographical Surveys Essex has increased significantly. Due to the combination of ever increasing rainfall putting pressure on river banks, manmade drainage and a growing population, topographical land surveys have become a vital device for builders and developers.
The amount and type of Topographical Surveys detail collected on site should be based on your specification. However, experienced land surveyors will use their knowledge of planning issues to provide additional information that might be vital for any future design or planning application. Information may even be gathered from the utility companies, which can then be added to your topographical survey designs.
Alongside having a Topographical Land Survey, you can save time for your project's designer and reduce risk for the contractor by exactly mapping the positions of drainage, water supply and electricity cables. A topographical survey will identify positions of access covers but it can be worth investing in underground service tracing. Also, when extending historic buildings, a 3D Laser Scan might be appropriate to exactly measure features such as stone carvings and leaning walls. All these services can be provided by a professional surveying company.
About Company: Cat Surveys offering a wide range of surveying and consultancy services, Geomatics department supports our Utilities and Site Investigation teams as well as liaising with Local Authorities, Civil Engineering/Building Contractors and various Major Utility Providers.
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What is a feasibility study? According to Wikipedia: A feasibility study is an evaluation of a proposal designed to select the difficulty in carrying out a designated task. Usually, a Feasibility Study Essex precedes technical development and project implementation. In other words, a feasibility study is an evaluation or analysis of the potential impact of a proposed project.
What this means in laments terms is: Is your project realistic? Is it affordable? The first thing most customers require to think about when deciding to make renovations or if they are thinking about building a new home is to have a Feasibility Study done before thinking about if their project is realistic.
Why does it make ideal sense? And what does it entail when thinking about a building project. First thing that someone needs to establish is: Are the expectations of building or renovating realistic with the money that is available.
New laws enforce the fact that drawings need to be designed by qualified personnel. The affordability of any project should always be uppermost. Building new or renovating can be an evil experience. This is where of these studies come in to play. A qualified architectural technologist can do this at a reasonable cost and make it a pleasant experience. He can help to decide if any given project is doable. It should not matter if the project is a kitchen renovation or the construction of a brand spanking new home. If the expectations are correct then the affordability of any construction undertaking comes in to play and the costs may need to be polished.
Feasibility Study will remove any of the guess work, save time, and energy. Not only will it save time but also save wasting money which plays a major role in any new construction project. The affordability of any project should always be uppermost.
About Company: Cat Surveys provide Feasibility Study which ensures a proposed study has an improved chance of being successfully completed. Contact us on 01277 226 600.
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CATSURVEYS are about to provide Underground Utility Detection survey services to an extensive state-of-the-art housing development project, which is due to start on Monday 17th August 2015. The new housing estate “Beaulieu Park” is creating up to 3,600 new homes in the North of Chelmsford, which is being developed by Countryside Properties. These properties are designed to accommodate today’s modern lifestyles whilst still incorporating traditional qualities.
Beaulieu Park is not only creating desirable homes in Chelmsford, but it is also going to be creating employment with its new and local shopping facilities, business park, hotel and leisure facilities. This huge project is making way for a new railway station to be developed, which is expected to be completed by the latter end of 2021; serving commuters a fast and direct route to Liverpool Street Station.
Underground Utility Detection Survey works will be carried out by CATSURVEYS Senior Utility Surveyor Neil Didsbury, Utility Surveyor Rob Tullock and Utility Assistant Luke Tullock; with the added benefits of our Mobile GPR (MGPR) which will be managed by our Senior Utility Surveyor Paul Collins and Civil Engineer/ Land Surveyor Adam Kovacs.
We are delighted to be working on this project with our new partners “Countryside Properties” and we look forward to providing many more safe and cost effective surveys in the near future.
About Company: CATSURVEYS are specialist surveying firm offering high quality utility surveying and mapping services. We offer reliable Utility Mapping Service aided by the latest technologies and procedures in Essex. Contact us on 01277 226 600.
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3D laser scanning is also known as 3D Laser Surveying-offers a dramatic improvement on traditional surveying and scanning methods. In addition to offering the final level of accuracy, Laser Scanning Services also dramatically decrease the timeframe of the traditional surveying process. But perhaps its greatest benefit to companies that offer it and companies that require it is that it applies to a broad spectrum of manufacturing, engineering and inspection endeavours. While the applications for Laser Scanning Services Essex are practically countless, below are a few areas where 3D laser imaging is currently benefiting a variety of industries.
Reverse Engineering
In reverse engineering, Laser Scanning allows companies to extract the digital shape of an object and use the resulting information to bother shoot, reproduce or analyze the object, using any CAD technique to read the information. Ideal for making changes to mechanical parts to offer improved versions of a product through later releases, laser imaging also allows physical product designs (i.e. clay and other prototypes) to be converted in to "solid models" that can be directly manufactured in to actual world products.
3D Digitizing
3D digitizing captures the shape of an object and translates it in to a digital format that can be expressed in a variety of ways, including formats expressed in polygon mesh models, xyz points, cross sections, splines and Nurbs. 3D digitizing occurs in forms: non-contact digitizing and contact digitizing. Digitizing machines that can capture thousands of knowledge points by taking a single shot of an object perform non-contact digitizing. Contact digitizing, on the other hand, involves machines that probe the surface of an object to collect its spatial knowledge. Non-contact digitizing is usually used for larger, free form objects, while contact digitizing usually focuses on smaller objects.
Mold Design
Just as Laser Scanning Essex can collect the spatial knowledge of a clay model and manufacture from it directly, it may even be used to machine molds, including small and large molds, single and multi-cavity molds, prototype molds, production molds, blow molds and injection molds. From gizmo manufacturers to toy makers, any company that develops distinctive molds for their manufacturing method can benefit from the mold design capabilities of laser scanning services.
Quality Control
Aside of product manufacturing itself, quality control is the most important aspect of the manufacturing system. Because the accuracy that it offers, Laser Scanning Essex is the optimal approach for comparing and inspecting a manufactured part in relation to its design intent. Unlike gauges and CCM's, which cannot inspect parts thoroughly, laser scanning examines parts from every vantage point and reveals the slightest errors through clear, simple to detect color coding. In addition, Laser Scanning Equipment can generate verification reports and inspection reports, and can perform assembly line inspection during the manufacturing system.
About Company: Cat Surveys carry out a large range of Surveying services, from Topographical, Utility to Laser Scanning and are able to incorporate all data to produce both above and below ground BIM models.
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Modern society has become so complex that man has learned to depend on expertise to make life simpler. One of the technologies that have made life simpler and far more efficient for business and industry is Laser Scanning Services Essex.
This approach has made reverse engineering feasible, and paved the way for the gathering of information needed for the reconstruction of a more detailed and 3D model of an object or an surroundings. Check out the many ways that it is used for significant projects that can improve health, lifestyle and society in general:
Laboratories
Laser Scanning Essex is currently thought about an essential device in the successful operation of every scientific laboratory. The traditional microscope is no longer sufficed for research but scientists and researchers now make do with the modern laser scanning microscopes.
History
Even history has a lot to be pleased about thanks to laser scanning expertise. This method is highly in demand among those who are in the business of preserving history and artefacts. Most historical objects are so old they can no longer bear the stress and pressure of handling so they require to be scanned. The 3D picture can now be used by the researchers.
Automobile Industry
Automobile manufacturers that need to renovate antique cars require the original blueprint to make repairs and improve on the original design. However, if the original blueprint is no longer available, they want to make a new and this is only feasible through Laser Scanning and production of another blueprint.
Retail Industry
Consumers and supermarket owners get many help in monitoring the prices of goods through the use of barcode scanners. This helps the owners to keep track of merchandise and assists the consumer to make a call on whether or not to buy an item.
Laser Scanning Services Essex and FARO Arm technology is widely used in modern engineering for quick prototyping, machine production and in the health industry for Presbyopia treatment. Presbyopia is a condition where the lens of the eye loses its ability to focus, making it hard to see objects up close. These scanners are also used in the entertainment world for laser shows and to measure distances, spaces and landscapes.
This technology makes industrial work more streamlined and exact. Furniture designers get plenty of help from laser scanning, from the design to the actual construction phase. Architecture also benefits because those in the industry can quickly get the exact measurement of a building and its interiors through use of laser scanners. Even archaeology has become more fascinating these days due to laser scanning from the surveying to the actual inspection of artefacts.
Lasers are however not equal because their power depends on their purpose. A low-powered laser is used for engraving while a high-powered laser is used for welding and cutting. The more powerful lasers can cut materials including a 1-centimeter thick steel block.
All Laser Scanning Services, however, are dependent on program and a computer for proper functioning. Many engineering and technical work is associated when conducting Laser Scanning Services Essex. The importance of this technology has yet to be maximized by humans so watch out for more amazing and significant applications that involve laser scanning in the future.
About Company: Cat Surveys carry out a large range of Surveying services, from Topographical, Utility to Laser Scanning and are able to incorporate all data to produce both above and below ground BIM models.
For More Details Please Visit: http://www.cat-surveys.com/
One of the most often underestimated aspects of new venture development is the Feasibility Study Essex. This part is a detailed look at whether an underlying business idea is sound and can be effectively executed.
Feasibility Studies are not important for structuring a business, but also for establishing realistic financial needs and expectations. One that is poorly- conducted can fill an entrepreneur and their team with false hope that could finally lead to financial ruin. A well-constructed feasibility document, however, can break down the doors, cementing ventures' chances for prosperity in the eyes of potential investors.
After preliminary research validates the viability of an idea, it is time to start the process. One of the more complex parts of this will be determining the market viability of the venture. While the first step is to examine the breadth of those who serve as potential customers/users/clients, other factors must be taken in to account as well.
Once you have done a preliminary inquiry, it is time to go forward with the formal document. A major caveat, though, is that Feasibility Studies are best left to professionals. Executing the document by yourself sacrifices the true objectivity of a neutral party and your own intuition can cloud correct analysis.
Some of the best guides to help you along the way will include the following topics:
These are all important things for somebody trying to start a business. If you are serious about getting into the entrepreneur game, you need to do a Feasibility Studies and take the results seriously. It is of the greatest secrets of success around!
About Company: Cat Surveys provide Feasibility Study which ensures a proposed study has an improved chance of being successfully completed. Contact us on 01277 226 600. For More Details Please Visit: http://www.cat-surveys.com/
With its ability to benefit any company or organization that needs to capture the knowledge of objects or environments, Laser Scanning Services have become a must have for entities that range from engineering firms to sheriff's offices, which ends up in the consideration of whether laser scanning ought to be outsourced or practiced in house. Below, they examine some considerations that companies and organizations ought to make before they choose to hire a Laser Scanning Service or purchase their own 3D laser scanning equipment.
Cost of Equipment Vs Cost of Service
The greatest drawback to purchasing your own scanning equipment is its potentially high cost. If your scanning needs can be met by purchasing a hand held laser scanner, then purchasing your own equipment might not be a bad idea. But if you need a bigger, tripod mounted laser scanner, it could basically cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Despite the cost of laser scanning-equipment, Laser Scanning Services are very affordable in Essex.
Flexibility of Scanning Equipment
For many companies, meeting their scanning needs is not as simple as purchasing laser scanner. Different laser scanners are designed for different applications and if your company needs various scanners to meet a variety of scanning needs, you could basically finish up paying millions to supply yourself with the right equipment, not to mention the cost of equipment training & potentially hiring a team of experienced scanning professionals. If this describes your company's position, chances are that your total outsourcing expense would seldom come close to matching the acquisition cost of the necessary scanning-equipment. Furthermore, when you hire a Laser Scanning Service Essex, you seldom must worry about equipment maintenance and finally replacing obsolete equipment.
Level of Expertise
The cost of scanning equipment versus the cost of scanning services is not the only financial consideration that leads companies to outsource scanning needs. Also of note is whether or not a company has employees that can operate complex scanning equipment in a timely, professional capacity. In most cases, companies that select to buy their own scanning equipment must hire experienced scanning professionals to make the acquisition worthwhile. Unless operated by professionals, scanning equipment can basically fail to deliver on its main selling points: flawless information leads to as tiny as surveying session. If your company is thinking about purchasing scanning equipment but doesn't need to increase payroll, its funds would be better invested by hiring an experienced Laser Scanning Service Essex.
About Company: Cat Surveys carry out a large range of Surveying services, from Topographical, Utility to Laser Scanning and are able to incorporate all data to produce both above and below ground BIM models.
For More Details Please Visit: http://www.cat-surveys.com/
Underground utility mapping using advanced technologies which is the necessity of today’s world. There are utility pipes underground like water pipes, gas pipes, phone cable or sewers and many more. When you plan to dig up for construction or other projects work, you are likely to encounter pipes of different kinds. If you lead a construction service and utilities service you will know the importance of having correct knowledge of Underground Utility Mapping in Essex.
It is very important to contact Utility Service providers in Essex before undertaking any digging or drilling process related to any projects. The knowledge that you may have could be false, outdated and even show expensive. This is because; such available maps can be designs of underground utility lines that didn't materialise. There are also possibilities of maintenance, repair and modifications that are not updated in the maps. In such cases, accuracy of utility maps is zero.
Digging into a utility line can be expensive. Avoiding the places marked in the map may even be expensive. There is solution for this issue. Technology-aided utility locating techniques are available today.
Now we have the services of professional companies offering the most detailed Underground Utility Mapping Services. They produce both 2D and 3D maps, helping you find the utility lines. This way, you don't need to depend on information on outdated maps. The scope of such underground mapping can range from a building construction site to the whole city. There's even advanced tools and methodologies that can identify utility lines walking under highways and buildings.
The utility mapping knowledge can be added to designs and plans. It saves a significant amount of headache. Otherwise, you will be liable for damaged utility lines, undesirable delays and avoidable expenses. It helps businesses comply with updated regulations regarding health and safety procedures. A good understanding of closed geographical sites is also beneficial.
Underground utility mapping has come a long way. Although it is mandatory to contact Utility Service providers in Essex before drilling or digging, the Underground Utility Mapping can give you better control over your construction method.
About Company: Cat Surveys use various techniques and equipment such as Electromagnetic Locators (EML) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to accurately identify underground features and utility apparatus in Essex.
For More Details Please Visit: http://www.cat-surveys.com/
