Our clients often ask, “what is the value of having in-house survey with civil engineers?” We spoke to V3’s Edmonton Survey Group Leader Rob Cream to discover why working within the same firm helps projects avoid issues from the start.
Starting on solid ground
Land surveying is one of the earliest services provided in project development, laying the foundation for what’s to come. Through both field work and historical research, surveyors gather all the necessary property details and accurately map out the site’s boundaries, topography, utilities, and more.
This data gives architects and engineers a clear understanding of the site’s possibilities and challenges, paving the way for site planning and building configurations. Acquiring precise measurements and information is crucial, as even the smallest miscalculation can lead to major problems down the line.
Benefits of in-house land surveyors
Bringing a project vision to life requires input from countless professionals in specialized fields, ranging from initial design to final construction. Finding the required expertise to get the job done leaves developers with options: hire multiple subconsultants across various specialties or work with one multidisciplinary firm.
Partnering with a single team is valuable for all parties involved. Working with a one-stop shop not only provides developers with one trusted point of contact, but it also empowers the surveyors, engineers, and other experts to seamlessly collaborate, moving forward from the same page.
Working with in-house surveyors helps projects stay:
- On time: Working with the same team from start to finish cuts down on scheduling conflicts. Surveyors and engineers from different firms don’t have insight into each other’s deadlines and workloads, leading to possible bottlenecks and delays.
- On budget: Keeping everything in house significantly decreases potential errors. Small mistakes can snowball into costly reconfigurations. Engineers with survey teammates can rest assured they are working from the most up-to-date design revisions (and vice versa).
- In control: Fewer subconsultant firms means less potential for communication breakdowns. Even though industry professionals should theoretically all speak the same language, processes always run smoother when under the same roof.
“Projects always run smoother when the team is all under one roof. It’s so much easier when you can simply walk over to someone’s desk to work through ideas or issues. Our surveyors work closely with all our service lines to ensure accuracy and efficiency, saving our clients time and hassle.”
Rob Cream, Edmonton Survey Group Leader
Work with V3’s Survey and Engineering experts
At V3, our multidisciplinary team works together to provide accuracy, accountability, and responsiveness. Our experienced surveyors use state-of-the-art equipment to deliver precise results. Connect with our team to learn more.