Geospatial surveying can give you a lot of information in physical spaces. This can be collected using 3D scanning, modelling and mapping. And you can learn about the limitations of a space along with its potential.
There are many stakeholders
When it comes to a construction project such as developers, urban planners, architects, engineers etc. And each stakeholder should have a comprehensive idea of the site they are working with in order to provide their services effectively. With geospatial surveying and layout services they can learn about the existing structures on the site, topography, vegetation and utilities. This information allows them to make informed decisions and come up with a plan to progress with the project. They will be able to make decisions based on accurate spatial data provided by geospatial surveying.
Another benefit of this is that it allows you to create interactive 3D walkthroughs of a site. The information you obtain from a geospatial survey can be combined with modelling software to create a visual representation of the actual site. And this provides a realistic experience for the stakeholders so that they can understand the space at a deeper level. And this offers a convenient way to communicate the properties of the site between the project teams.
A common problem
With many construction projects is that you identify certain site problems later on which can be very difficult to rectify at later stages. Sometimes you may have already started with construction which can lead to delays of the project as well as unforeseen additional costs. But you can identify all the problems and challenges with the site at an early stage with geospatial surveying which can give you a good idea about the feasibility of the project.
And this information can impact the design and construction of the project significantly. Sometimes there can be underground utilities that have to be accommodated or an uneven terrain that has to be taken into consideration during the design stage itself. Sometimes construction can be limited by nearby structures. When you know the problems beforehand, you have time to take this into consideration and plan accordingly. You can minimise a lot of delays as a result and save money as well.
The information collected by a geospatial survey can help promote safety in the project as well
For example, there can be certain flooding areas that will be identified on the survey which can be taken into consideration at initial design stages. Or if the soil condition is unstable, you will need to work with the engineers to get an idea of how the building can be supported. Potential risks of the site can be identified which will help you come up with adequate safety measures and they can be implemented in the construction stage to ensure the safety of the workers and other stakeholders. This is a great way to minimise accidents and injuries on site during construction. The efficiency of the project can be improved with geospatial surveying as you have accurate spatial data and you can reduce construction errors to a significant degree.
