In construction the surveyor's job is, in many ways, becoming much easier, given the number of tools at their disposal. At the same time - and for the same reason - it's never been more complex. While the days of surveyors walking sites with theodolites are not yet a thing of the past, it's clear that total stations, drone surveys and robotic dogs will be taking much of the strain in the future - and doing it with more accuracy, more speed, more multi-function capabilities and a significantly reduced risk of human error.As with everything new, though, contractors need to take the next step at the right time. There will be those who can afford to experiment with new technologies, and those who need to be convinced of the potential return on investment.The tipping point seems to have come now, at least in relation to larger projects, with many developers expecting to see next generation surveying techniques and technologies as part of the tendering process.
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