Over the last year the M3S Surveys Ltd team have been involved in several Survey For Renovation Projects – Engineers, Planning Consultant, Interior Designer, Quantity Surveyor & Architect. The majority of the sites have been large homes and outbuildings, all in various different conditions and states of repair.  Using a wide range of the latest technologies including laser scanners, total station, GNSS, cameras and UAV we are able to capture the as built conditions on site. This allows the team to then create a range products the client can use themself, share with their engineer, planning consultant, architect and interior designer. Our Survey For Renovation Projects – Engineers, Planning Consultant, Interior Designer, Quantity Surveyor & Architect , allow the data to be captured safely and quickly on site with the various products being delivered and shared with various professional services.  The LGS TruView has continued to prove very popular allowing anyone with a PC to install free to use software called Leica JetStream Viewer. This software then allows the LGS file to be attached and you can navigate through each scan station and take measurements and mark up areas.

Survey For Renovation Projects – Services & Products

Laser Scanning  – fast, accurate collection of all the visible points that is registered together to create a point cloud of your project.

Photography – we can capture standard high resolution imagery and a range of 360 images depending on the job specification.

UAV Photography – our partners in the UK & Poland are fully liscenced and insured to fly. The M3S team have years of experience on UAV projects including flying fixed wing and processing data.

Photogrammetry – the imagery captured with the UAV and terrestrial photography can be merged in specialist software and combined with laser scan data  and/or points surveyed using a total station for scale to produce high resolution ortho photos and models.

Land Surveying – survey control and topographical data captured.

2D & 3D Drawings – supply both 2D and 3D drawings and topos.

3D Revit Model – 3D model of as built conditions in various formats including Revit.

M3S Surveys Ltd – Laser Scanning, CAD, REVIT, Surveying and Photogrammetry Services:

Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/terrestrial-laser-scanning/

Building Surveys (MBS) – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/measured-building-surveys/

Topographic Surveys – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/topographic-surveys/

Photogrammetry – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/photogrammetry/

Aerial Surveys – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/aerial-surveys/

Spatial Data Analysis & Processing – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/spatial-data-analysis-processing/

Links:

3D Revit Model – https://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/revit/overview?plc=RVT&term=1-YEAR&support=ADVANCED&quantity=1

Leica P40 Laser Scanner – https://leica-geosystems.com/en-gb/products/laser-scanners/scanners/leica-scanstation-p40–p30

Leica RTC360 Laser Scanner – https://leica-geosystems.com/products/laser-scanners/scanners/leica-rtc360

Capturing Reality (Photogrammetry) – https://www.capturingreality.com/

2D Cad Drawing – https://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview?plc=ACDIST&term=1-YEAR&support=ADVANCED&quantity=1

The team at M3S Surveys Ltd would like to wish all clients, friends and family a Happy New Year. Let’s hope for a far better 2021!  With so many problems and hurdles caused with Covid 19, from travel bans, countries closed, businesses on furlough and others closed for good we have managed to battle through the year.

We have managed to carry on with our laser scanning & surveying through out 2020 delivering a range of products including point clouds, TrueView’s, 2D CAD drawings (elevations, cross sections, floor plans etc), 3D models (Revit), Topos and photogrammetry.

The range of industries we are now carrying out laser scanning has expanded further. This now includes engineers, planning consultants, architects, engineers, fabricators – all offering a range of services within the built environment, heritage, construction, food production, water and oil & gas.

Two of the main advantages our clients have found is the speed we can accurately survey with laser scanning (minimal to zero interruption to business, even less out of hours!) and the ability to re-visit the site through Leica Jet Stream Viewer on their desk top.

Here are a few images of some of the work we have been carrying out:

Happy New Year From All At M3S Surveys Ltd

Leica P40 – Laser Scanning & Surveying

Swan Engineering ( https://www.m3s-surveys.com/swan-engineering-fabrication-onsite-engineering/ )

Slice Through Point Cloud From Our Laser Scanning & Surveying Services

P40 Laser Scan Data – Industrial & Pipe Laser Scanning (https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/terrestrial-laser-scanning/ )

Slice through point cloud in a basement

Scan2Bim Revit Model ( https://www.m3s-surveys.com/aec-mep-laser-scanning-and-model/ )

Plant Room & Pipe Laser Scan

Merry Christmas from M3S Surveys Ltd  ( https://www.m3s-surveys.com/merry-christmas/ )

M3S Surveys Ltd Services:

Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/terrestrial-laser-scanning/

Building Surveys (MBS) – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/measured-building-surveys/

Topographic Surveys – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/topographic-surveys/

Photogrammetry – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/photogrammetry/

Aerial Surveys – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/aerial-surveys/

Spatial Data Analysis & Processing – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/spatial-data-analysis-processing/

Links:

3D Revit Model – https://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/revit/overview?plc=RVT&term=1-YEAR&support=ADVANCED&quantity=1

Leica P40 Laser Scanner – https://leica-geosystems.com/en-gb/products/laser-scanners/scanners/leica-scanstation-p40–p30

Leica RTC 360 Laser Scanner – https://leica-geosystems.com/products/laser-scanners/scanners/leica-rtc360

2D Cad Drawing – https://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview?plc=ACDIST&term=1-YEAR&support=ADVANCED&quantity=1

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M3S Surveys Ltd have been carrying out various land surveying and laser scanning services for InterUrban Developments Ltd – Planning Permission & Development. The following products were required:

• Topographical Survey
• Elevation Drawings
• 3D Model
• LGS & TruView

From the products M3S Surveys delivered. The files & data were passed on to other professionals including a drainage engineer, architect and local planning authority.

Interurban Developments Ltd is a planning and land acquisition company which specialises in de-risking sites through the planning system for onward sale.  They are also registered and listed on the RICS website and a chartered member or the RTPI.

3D Revit Model From Laser Scan Point Cloud Data

Leica P40 Laser Scanner

2D CAD Drawing From Laser Scanned Data

Do You Need Any Laser Scanning or Land Surveying To Help Gain Planning Permission For Development?

InterUrban Developments Ltd : Surveying for Planning Permission (Laser Scanning & Land Surveying)

Services for Planning Permission

Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/terrestrial-laser-scanning/

Building Surveys (MBS) – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/measured-building-surveys/

Topographic Surveys – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/topographic-surveys/

Photogrammetry – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/photogrammetry/

Aerial Surveys – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/aerial-surveys/

Spatial Data Analysis & Processing – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/spatial-data-analysis-processing/

Links:

3D Revit Model – https://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/revit/overview?plc=RVT&term=1-YEAR&support=ADVANCED&quantity=1

Leica P40 Laser Scanner – https://leica-geosystems.com/en-gb/products/laser-scanners/scanners/leica-scanstation-p40–p30

2D Cad Drawing – https://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview?plc=ACDIST&term=1-YEAR&support=ADVANCED&quantity=1 

InterUrban Developments Desk Top Site Visit – Jet Stream Viewer:

The following image and video are a quick snap shot of how many of our clients are using the point cloud data on their local machines – with out the need of a fancy PC or expensive software they can view, measure and take snap shots from the point cloud. This has proven extremely valuable with in the planning process.

Jet Stream Viewer

At M3S Surveys Ltd the team has years of experience carrying out measured building and topographical surveys for planning applications. From small dwellings, country manors, University campuses to historical buildings.

From the survey data collected our team can produce a wide range of digital products that can aid not only your planning application but the entire design phase. M3S Surveys Ltd most popular products for planning is a topographical survey and building elevations. Although for larger buildings and sites with existing property a full measured survey with 3D Revit model is often also required. The team also have vast experience with heritage sites where listed buildings often require a higher detail of survey, including photogrammetry and detailed drawings to Historic England specification.

If you have been in the unfortunate position to have a planning application refused as a result of not submitting the relevant survey related plans then please get in touch and we can quote you for a suitable survey. Should it be a more complex planning matter and your site is based in Scotland, M3S Surveys Ltd can recommend Planning Objections Scotland and InterUrban Developments Ltd.

For further information on laser scanning, measured surveys, topo and bim please check out our servies page – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/

Surveying using a Trimble Total Station (wet morning and sunny afternoon – welcome to Scotland!)

Laser Scanning For Measured Survey: Floor Plans, elevations and topographical

Desk top site visit – Jet Stream Viewer:

The following image and video are a quick snap shot of how many of our clients are using the point cloud data on their local machines – with out the need of a fancy PC or expensive software they can view, measure and take snap shots from the point cloud. This has proven extremely valuable with in the planning process.

Jet Stream Viewer

Links and further information for Planning Applications:

Historic England: – https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/technical-advice/recording-heritage/

HOPS Validation and Determination Guidance for Planning Applications (Living Document Last Updated October 2017) https://hopscotland.org.uk/guidance-documents/

Planning Objections Scotland – “Planning Objections Scotland provides targeted planning and surveying advice to homeowners and businesses looking to object or make representation on planning applications or planning issues.We’re here to protect your amenity and property.” https://pos.scot/

Interurban Developments Ltd – https://iudev.co.uk/

RICS Measured Survey guidance – https://www.rics.org/uk/upholding-professional-standards/sector-standards/land/measured-surveys-of-land-buildings-and-utilities/

The Survey Association (TSA) – https://www.tsa-uk.org.uk/downloads/

RTPI https://www.rtpi.org.uk/

Additional info/links to larger scale urban planning techniques and modelling:

Bentley:

https://www.bentley.com/en/solutions/3d-cities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK5PS2NfarA

https://cityplanneronline.com/help/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DC_4DContext_Create_Maintain_EnableConsumtion_BFredricque.pdf

ESRI Moving from BIM to GIS https://www.esriuk.com

Do You Need A Topographical or Measured Building Survey – Architects, Planners, Engineers & Conservation

The M3S Surveys team have years of experience carrying out small to large scale as built measured building surveys using a range techniques including laser scanning. Many of our clients are work within the built environment and are architects and planners. Our models, drawings and 3D data can be viewed with easily from your the comfort of your desk.

Large Measured Building & Topo Survey (Scan to Revit) – As Built Measured Building Surveys

Do You Need Any Laser Scanning Carried Out For As Built Measured Building Surveys?

If you need any Laser Scanning related tasks mentioned on this page or require some further information on the range of CAD, Topographical and Measured Building Surveys then please feel free to contact us directly via the form on the contact page or via our social media channels on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn./

Desk top site visit – Jet Stream Viewer:

The following image and video are a quick snap shot of how many of our clients are using the point cloud data on their local machines – with out the need of a fancy PC or expensive software they can view, measure and take snap shots from the point cloud. This has proven extremely valuable asset for all of the professional services we supply data for. The LGS Jet Stream Viewer (free software) can load up LGS files very quickly and allow of the key stakeholders simple and instant access to the point cloud and 360 views from each scan station location. Even a simple screen grab from this to aid planning applications has proven highly cost effective.

Jet Stream Viewer

Services For As Built Measured Building Surveys:

Please view the following links/pages to see further information and examples on the various services M3S Surveys Ltd offer.

Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/terrestrial-laser-scanning/

Building Surveys (MBS) – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/measured-building-surveys/

Topographic Surveys – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/topographic-surveys/

Photogrammetry – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/photogrammetry/

Aerial Surveys – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/aerial-surveys/

Spatial Data Analysis & Processing – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/spatial-data-analysis-processing/

Links:
3D Revit Model – https://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/revit/overview?plc=RVT&term=1-YEAR&support=ADVANCED&quantity=1

Leica P40 Laser Scanner – https://leica-geosystems.com/en-gb/products/laser-scanners/scanners/leica-scanstation-p40–p30

2D Cad Drawing – https://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview?plc=ACDIST&term=1-YEAR&support=ADVANCED&quantity=1

Planning Applications – more than just filling in a form!

Planning applications can be quite a challenge, espeically when dealing with listed buildings. Laser Scanning & Traditional Surveying Role In Planning Applications has over the last few years become an essential combo for many surveyors.  Using the total station to establish survey control and the prism/pogo for all the “non” friendly laser scanning locations such as long grass. The laser scanner is then used to collect large amounts of data that would otherwise take a considerable amount of time with a total station such as elevations and internals of a building. This data also allows the client to view the entire site in 3D from their desk or tablet.
At M3S Surveys Ltd the team has years of experience carrying out measured building and topographical surveys for planning applications. From small dwellings, country manors, University campuses to historical buildings.

From the survey data collected our team can produce a wide range of digital products that can aid not only your planning application but the entire design phase. M3S Surveys Ltd most popular products for planning is a topographical survey and building elevations. Although for larger buildings and sites with existing property a full measured survey with 3D Revit model is often also required. The team also have vast experience with heritage sites where listed buildings often require a higher detail of survey, including photogrammetry and detailed drawings to Historic England specification.

If you have been in the unfortunate position to have a planning application refused as a result of not submitting the relevant survey related plans then please get in touch and we can quote you for a suitable survey. Should it be a more complex planning matter and your site is based in Scotland, M3S Surveys Ltd can recommend Planning Objections Scotland and InterUrban Developments Ltd.

For further information on laser scanning, measured surveys, topo and bim please check out our servies page – https://www.m3s-surveys.com/services/

Surveying using a Trimble Total Station (wet morning and sunny afternoon – welcome to Scotland!)

Laser Scanning For Measured Survey: Floor Plans, elevations and topographical

Laser Scanning & Traditional Surveying Role In Planning Applications Using A Desk top site visit – Jet Stream Viewer:

The following image and video are a quick snap shot of how many of our clients are using the point cloud data on their local machines – with out the need of a fancy PC or expensive software they can view, measure and take snap shots from the point cloud. This has proven extremely valuable with in the planning process.

Jet Stream Viewer

Links and further information for Laser Scanning & Traditional Surveying Role In Planning Applications:

Historic England: – https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/technical-advice/recording-heritage/

HOPS Validation and Determination Guidance for Planning Applications (Living Document Last Updated October 2017) https://hopscotland.org.uk/guidance-documents/

Planning Objections Scotland – “Planning Objections Scotland provides targeted planning and surveying advice to homeowners and businesses looking to object or make representation on planning applications or planning issues.We’re here to protect your amenity and property.” https://pos.scot/

Interurban Developments Ltd – https://iudev.co.uk/

RICS Measured Survey guidance – https://www.rics.org/uk/upholding-professional-standards/sector-standards/land/measured-surveys-of-land-buildings-and-utilities/

The Survey Association (TSA) – https://www.tsa-uk.org.uk/downloads/

RTPI https://www.rtpi.org.uk/

Additional info/links to larger scale urban planning techniques and modelling:

Bentley:

https://www.bentley.com/en/solutions/3d-cities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK5PS2NfarA

https://cityplanneronline.com/help/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DC_4DContext_Create_Maintain_EnableConsumtion_BFredricque.pdf

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M3S Surveys Ltd – Land Surveying & Measured Surveying Services: