Land surveying is one of the world's oldest professions and dates back as far as the ancient Egyptians. In today's guide we shall look at land survey techniques, and how they are used. History of Land Survey Techniques As we mentioned in our introduction, land surveying dates back thousands of years and is an integral part of every major civilization. Ever since...
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One of the things building surveyors will look for are abnormalities in ceilings and walls. If the ceilings are made of older lath-and-plaster, the life of these materials depends on quality of the original work that has been done but also exposure of dampness from the roof or any leakages that occurred over the years. All these factors significantly weaken ceilings...
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Hulls do not only carry personnel, machinery and the weight of the cargo but they define the purpose of the craft. Marine surveyors should have a good knowledge of the hull performance based on size. Size and shape of the hull gives the vessel special unique characteristics. Some of them are designed to face forces of nature; other ones are built for speed. Instinct...
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Modern quantity surveyors provide services that cover all aspects of procurement, contractual and project cost management. They can either work as consultants or they can be employed by a contractor or sub-contractor. The main role of Quantity Surveyors is to estimate the building cost. Each building can be divided into different parts, cost of each part can be estimated...
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