Client
Ryder Architecture
Delivery
September 2024
Project Type
Utility Survey
Location
Brae, Shetland
Scope
We were instructed by Ryder Architecture to carry out a topographic and utility survey in Brae, Shetland. The Shetland Islands Council are redeveloping the Brae campus for a new community complex including a high school and community centre and our client required up to date and detailed survey information both above and below ground to provide the base information for their design and proposals.
Solution
Here at Adaptive, we specialise in revealing the unseen and are well-versed in multiple forms of survey methodologies, with the ability to blend traditional techniques with our advanced technology. We carried out an underground utility survey in accordance with PAS128 Quality Level B and a topographic survey to RICS accuracy Band D, providing the architect with the ground levels and details of the site and surrounding streets including location of all above and below ground services infrastructure. To do this, we utilised total station and GNSS workflows in conjunction with and electromagnetic location and ground penetrating radar techniques to locate and trace services within the area of interest. Our team lifted in excess of 50 manholes to determine hydraulic routes and directions of flow as well as tracing out electricity, communications, water and gas services. When combined with our detailed topographic survey this provides a comprehensive record of above and below ground features, all referenced to Ordnance Survey Grid and Datum in accordance with RICS and PAS128 standards.
This is one of the largest sites we have ever undertaken a utility survey on encompassing approximately 16 hectares, with two team members on site for a fortnight.
Benefits
We provided the client with a full above and below ground 3D picture to create a design of the new campus. Adaptive are regulated by RICS. Our processes are designed to protect the client and ensure that every piece of work we submit is of the highest standard and quality. This gives our clients peace of mind that their instructions are being carried out efficiently, professionally, and to the standards a global compliance organisation sets.
- RICS Regulation providing peace-of-mind for our client
- Multiple deliverables from one trip, reducing carbon footprints and site visits by contractors and clients.
- Time efficient, large areas of terrain surveyed accurately and efficiently providing a holistic dataset
- Risk reduction, make better decisions with better data
We are a firm of survey professionals with decades of experience in the built environment. Whether you’re looking for a topographic survey or a full set of as-built drawings, make Adaptive Surveys your delivery partner today by getting in touch: info@adaptivesurveys.co.uk