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Building government & public amenities
Public sector and local government construction projects are often complex. They usually have the added challenge of working to strict budgets and timelines. As experienced public land surveyors we help public sector projects to be cost effective and to stay on schedule. This includes measured building and land surveys to support the development stage, as well as site setting out services at the point of construction.
How public surveyors benefit government & public sector projects
What is considered a government or public sector project?
Government and public sector construction projects are funded by central government or local authority resources. They can include new local government or council offices; schools and colleges; police, fire and ambulance stations; and hospitals.
Getting quality survey information upfront has a trickle down effect, providing benefits throughout the public sector design and construction process. By identifying any issues or alterations needed before construction starts, you can avoid delays and unexpected costs. Monitoring surveys support a more complex site during construction, helping you to keep the build safe and on track.
New infrastructure projects and public developments can attract concerns and opposition from local residents. They might not understand why the work is necessary. They may worry about the short-term impact of the construction. They could also be concerned about the long-term effects once the new development is occupied.
Having good quality data will enable you to engage more effectively with the local community. You will be better placed to address their concerns and demonstrate the project’s long term benefit.
Early surveys provide an accurate and reliable record of a public sector construction project’s starting point, which helps avoid misunderstandings between different parties. They can also show how your site’s proposals interact with the surroundings and built environment. With the right surveys in place, you are less likely to have issues arranging connections into utility supplies.
Surveys can ensure your project is compliant in various legal areas, including property boundaries, planning permissions and building regulations. They also help prevent delays at the planning stage. Our professional land surveyors can advise you and make sure you have the right information for planning applications.
What surveys could your public sector construction project need?
As-Built Surveys
A fully up-to-date record of what has just been constructed, ensuring it matches the proposed plans. Useful for producing further plans that require an accurate site layout.
Floor Level Surveys
Quality survey check for various floor construction stages, from existing floors to newly constructed slabs.
Garden Surveys
Highly detailed, specialist topographical survey for garden landscaping and redesigns.
GPS Surveys
Ideal for covering large open spaces, like fields, or where access may be restricted or challenging.
Measured Building Surveys
3D site survey of a building’s layout and structure that can also be used to produce floor plans, elevations and cross-section drawings.
River & Floodplain Surveys
Surveys of riverbanks and beds, as well as adjacent floodplains. We record water levels and significant features for flood risk assessments and erosion monitoring.
Road Surveys
Comprehensive record of current road layouts and levels, including kerbs, street furniture and road markings. Ideal for visibility splays and new highways designs.
Setting Out
Geocordinated setting out services for building groundworks and steelworks for new housing, commercial and industrial sites.
Surveys for Land Registry Title Plans
Site surveys for creating Land Registry compliant plans to record areas of sale, transfer, correction or first registration.
Topographical Surveys
Accurate, scaled plan of a site’s terrain, and a record of the position and levels of both manmade and natural features.
Volumetric Surveys & Terrain Models
Measuring the total amount of stockpiled, extracted or collected materials and aggregates. Suitable for construction, calculating and auditing.
Where to start with public sector and government construction
For a successful public or local government construction project, initial planning provides essential foundations. Once you have considered the key areas below, you’ll have a clearer overview of what your project needs from public surveyors and other construction industry professionals. It will help you to identify any unique constraints, challenges or opportunities for your project.
Ensure you have clearly identified the specific needs and priorities your building will meet. Who will be using it, what will they need from it and what does the rest of the community think about it?
Outline the goals for your new government or public building and ensure the project aligns with any broader objectives for the local area.
Public sector construction can require a lot of collaboration between private and public organisations. Working together from an early stage can help a project run more smoothly and successfully to meet its objectives.
There can be some regulatory obligations specific to public sector construction projects. You should familiarise yourself with any that will impact the building and its construction. You can then incorporate these into your planning process.
When you’ve factored in the above, you’ll have a better idea of the best location for constructing your public sector or government building.
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Why choose Cheshire Surveys
We provide a range of surveys and related services across the North West, Cheshire, North Staffordshire and North Wales.
Passion & technical expertise
25+ years experience
Quality services tailored to your project
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How we work
Step 01
Request a quote
We’ll need your project’s address and a site plan. We’ll then get in touch for a consultation to confirm site details and understand exactly what your project needs.
Step 02
Quote accepted
Once your project is confirmed with us, we’ll arrange a convenient date for your survey.
Step 03
We complete your survey
We’ll visit your project site to carry out the survey. We can meet you on site if needed. We will then process the survey data and create a survey drawing.
Step 04
Receive your survey
We’ll share the survey data with you, usually within a few days. We use industry standard file types and can issue all the drawings in multiple formats.
