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...
Read MoreBuilding Survey in Mining and Filled Ground
Some surveyors practise in mining areas which are either active or worked out. In mining localities it may be necessary to take specialist advice before reporting on buildings. Building surveyors library that is carrying out survey in these areas, should contains plans and maps showing known mining areas. In some places mining goes as far as beyond Middle Ages and...
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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...
Read MoreDefinition of Quantity Surveyors
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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