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What Is a CAD Plan in the Context of UK Surveying? Defining CAD for Architecture and Geospatial Data At its simplest, a CAD plan is a digital drawing created using Computer‑Aided Design software, showing a building or site in 2D -
When a project brief says “we need a survey of the whole corridor” or “we need a full site model as fast as possible”, the temptation is to pick one shiny technology and stick with it. In reality, drone mapping -
The Foundation of Architectural Precision Moving Beyond “Assumed” Dimensions Measured elevation surveys give architects a reliable geometric foundation, rather than a best guess pieced together from old PDFs and tracing paper. They provide scaled representations of each façade, showing doors, -
At a high level, both techniques are forms of non‑destructive testing of concrete. They allow you to “see” into a slab or wall without breaking it open, but they work in very different ways and produce different strengths of information. -
You’re planning a new build or a major refurbishment. You know accurate site data is essential, but then a quote lands on your desk for a point cloud survey, and it’s noticeably higher than a traditional measured survey. It’s easy -
Whether you’re preparing a planning application, designing an extension, or restoring a listed building, one thing remains true – accurate facade data matters. You want to know exactly what you’re working with, down to every sill and parapet. Yet most
