Planning an Engineering Project? 3 Benefits of an Engineering Survey
The world of engineering is all about precision, and this is no different when it comes to project planning. Before embarking on an engineering project it is important to understand all your specifications and to get the right expert advice. This isn’t something that any engineer can necessarily do, which is why it is important to turn to a planning and project professional.
To get your engineering project off the ground and to ensure it runs smoothly, make sure you undertake an engineering survey. These surveys will look at every aspect of your engineering project, and give you the edge when it comes time to do the hard work.
What is an Engineering Survey?
A specialised type of land surveying, an engineering survey provides invaluable insights to any construction project. The geospatial information that these surveys provide can minimise complications and maximise efficiency in a project.
Engineering surveys encompass planning and design, quality control, performance monitoring and more. Each of these multidisciplinary factors can provide a range of advantages for any project. Here are just 3 that your project can benefit from.
- Plan and Coordinate Your Work
It would be an understatement to say that there is a lot going on at a construction site. From earthworks to retaining walls, and much more, every step has its place and needs to be properly organised.
An engineering survey can help you to achieve this efficiency, by analysing the civil works you will need and setting them all out. The survey will put all the information you need in front of you, promoting project success.
- Safer, Strong Structures
For any project, it’s highly important to ensure all structures and facilities will meet their performance needs on an ongoing basis. An engineering survey is as much about safety as anything and it can provide insights to ensure that new and existing structures are fit for purpose.
Beyond the safety element, this is also important to ensure that plans and processes meet all the relevant requirements. The expert knowledge of your surveyor will ensure that all parties are satisfied, including local councils and building contractors.
- Insights into Amounts
How much of what you need is just as important as how you go about your work. Being perfectly equipped – even over equipped – can mean that you are ready for anything, even unexpected developments.
An engineering survey will also encompass extensive calculations about quantities and volumes, ensuring the full specifications for your project are laid out in front of you. Sometimes this will even include drawings to add an extra dimension to your insights.
Who Can Help Me with My Project
As we said, engineering surveys go beyond the idea of engineering alone, instead encompassing specific knowledge. This makes the experience of an expert land surveyor essential for your project.
A multidisciplinary land development team that covers both engineering surveys and other related aspects is the right choice for your project.
If you’re looking for this sort of advice throughout Queensland, contact Arnold Development Consultants. We are your experts for engineering surveys, cadastral surveys, town planning, subdivision and much more.
kyle johnson
May 25, 2017 -
Reading this article has taught me a lot about engineering surveys. It was interesting to learn that these type of surveys can help you to ensure that the quality of your project is maximized. I hope this article can help us to avoid a faulty project in the future.
Thomas Clarence
Mar 28, 2020 -
It was interesting when you explained that surveys can maximize the efficiency of a construction project. If I were to guess, it would probably be important for construction companies to have engineers inspect their work before they allow people to use them. That way accidents can be prevented because the work has been approved by a qualified engineer.
admin
Mar 30, 2020 -
Thank you for your comment. Yes it is important that construction companies and developers use Registered Land Surveyors to check that buidlings, subdivisions and structures of any kind are built to design. Engineers then can compare “as-built” with “as-design”. With most construction this is a a regulated and conditioned component by local & state governments.