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Post GPR Processing: What Happens with The Ground Penetrating Radar Data After the Survey
Ground penetrating radar (GPR) uses radio waves to create images of the sub-surface by sending signals into the ground using multiple antennas that can either be pulled by hand or attached to a vehicle. When a wave hits anomalies underground, the radar measures the amount of time it takes for the wave to return and turns this information into reviewable data to show what is below the surface. This non-invasive geophysical technique is commonly used when carrying out underground utility surveys as services can be detected by generating a continuous cross-sectional image of subsurface features without the need for drilling, probing, or excavation. This minimises the disruption to the surveyed area while reducing the time and cost associated with invasive survey methods.
Revealing utilities in unexpected places: The importance of utilities surveys
When planning a construction or groundwork project, one of the most important steps is conducting a utility survey. It is easy to assume that utility lines, pipes, or cables are always mapped out and easy to locate. However, utility surveys have been known to reveal utilities in some of the least expected places, but why?
Hydrographical surveys: Navigating the challenges
Over the last few months, with the rain pouring across many part of the UK, our water-based teams have been in high demand, diligently conducting hydrographical surveys in various waterways nationwide. Whilst many of the challenges our surveyors face can be predicted and mitigated against, hydrographical surveys present a unique set of challenges, many of which are unpredictable. In this blog we shed light on the challenges that hydrographical surveys can present and the solutions we employ to overcome them.
The benefits of structural monitoring on construction projects
Structural monitoring surveys are an indispensable tool in the construction industry. Through the deployment of various sensors and technologies that detect and measure movement, vibrations and other changes, structural monitoring surveys provide the ability to continuously or periodically observe and analyse a building’s structural integrity. The wealth of data collected during a structural monitoring survey not only aids in the identification of potential structural issues, but also plays a crucial role in proactive decision-making and compliance with safety regulations.
In this latest blog, David Mainwaring – Director for Monitoring takes a look in more detail at the advantages of integrating structural monitoring data into building projects.
Why is environmental monitoring important for construction and demolition projects?
Environmental monitoring is a critical aspect of construction and demolition projects, involving the systematic observation and analysis of their impact on the environment. We have put together this blog to explain the importance of environmental monitoring, outlining the regulations, compliance measures and the consequences of non-compliance.
The Fire Safety Regulations 2022
Earlier this year, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations came into force requiring responsible persons of high rise residential buildings in England to share with their local fire and rescue services copies of up to date floor plans which show the position of fire fighting equipment.
In our latest blog, we cover the regulations in more detail and show how we can help provide the accurate and reliable building data you need to ensure compliance.
Detecting water leaks: Preserving buildings and promoting sustainability
In our latest blog, Rich Glenn discusses the importance of water leak detection, the potential consequences of undetected leaks, and how our non-intrusive water leak detection methods can safeguard your building whilst promoting sustainability. Water leaks might seem like minor inconveniences, but they can escalate into major issues that can compromise the structural integrity of buildings, damage property and assets and waste precious resources. Here at Survey Solutions we specialise in utilising cutting-edge water leak detection technology to identify hidden leaks in all types of buildings and for all types of businesses.
The factors that impact underground surveys
Our underground utility surveys utilise the very latest Electromagnetic Location (EML) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technologies, offering a multitude of benefits that go beyond reducing utility strikes and the safeguarding of works and the public. However, there are also potential constraints that can impact the results of a survey. In this blog we’ll explore the benefits as well as the limitations of each method.
Five surveying services you probably need to know about
As one of the UK’s largest engineering surveyors, we confidently claim that expertise, experience and exceeding expectations are three ways that we set ourselves apart from other companies in our field. But there are other ways too, including the range and types of surveying services we offer, many of which utilise some of the very latest technologies and innovations on the market.
This blog introduces some of the more specialist services that we provide – some of which you may not be so familiar with, or that you may assume are quite niche, but actually have wide-ranging applications.
The five steps to a successful monitoring project
Structural and environmental monitoring provides essential data to understand the impact of demolition, excavation, tunnelling, construction or heavy groundwork on nearby buildings and assets, as well as the local environment – both above and below ground. The data can help determine whether there are any potential problems that require remedial action.
Our monitoring solutions combine the latest in monitoring technologies alongside secure cloud based hosting and reporting systems. We offer a full range of monitoring services and solutions. Our specialist teams in our offices across the UK have years of experience designing, specifying, installing and carrying out monitoring programmes on buildings, from new builds to heritage properties, commercial, retail and leisure buildings, as well as major structures including bridges, viaducts, sea defences and retaining walls.
We’ve broken down a monitoring programme into five stages to give you an understanding of what’s involved when you request a structural and/or environmental scheme from us.