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The Land Registration Act of 2002 set out new requirements on how title and lease plans should be presented and what information they should contain. In fact, you can buy a compliant survey on the internet for as little as £100. My question is does this really represent good value to the owner of a commercial property? An individual or business may require a number of different surveys to be undertaken during the lifecycle of the building, and like many things surveys are too often purchased on price and not value. To answer this question you need to understand the value of the information that can be gained by commissioning an accurate survey at an early stage. You also need to consider the usefulness of your survey for the lifecycle of the building, not just for a single purpose such as conveyancing. Preparing an accurate representation of the building, the land it sits on and it’s context, may cost more than purchasing a lease plan from the internet, but by doing so you are actually creating a permanent digital record. This record can be added to and used again and again, saving you money over the longer term. By creating an accurate digital drawing file you are also creating a central repository for storing vital information about the building. This can used by solicitors, tenants, facilities management, energy assessors, building surveyors, letting agents, architects, health and safety advisors and maintenance engineers. Surely this represents good value? National Accounts Manager mjohnson@cadesignservices.co.uk Nationwide Models Property Cost Savings We are pleased to announce a three year contract award from Nationwide Building Society for technical design and related services as part of it’s ongoing development of high quality space and utilisation data and design standards.
The contract includes the migration and linking of existing space and asset data into a single database using CADS SpaceStation software application to provide improved reporting on both Head Office and Branch space. The contract also includes the implementation of future branch design work into a BIM (building information modelling) format including consultancy and engagement with the existing Nationwide supply chain and integration into current and future information systems. Nationwide’s Business and Planning Transformation Manager Robert Cock takes up the story “Nationwide has a sizeable property portfolio across the UK and we recognised that moving our branch and administration space data into a single system will provide us with improved reporting and analysis and assist the delivery of cost savings to our members. C A Design ticked all our boxes in terms of know-how, existing services, software and innovative thinking we believed necessary to deliver these improvements to our business.” CADS Director Guy Moates adds “We are very proud to have been selected by Nationwide. The contract includes delivery of software, BIM consultancy, architectural design, 3D visualisation, surveys and space planning services and we believe C A Design is at the forefront of the market in offering a joined-up portfolio of in-house services that major property owners need to improve their understanding and use of facilities whilst lowering their on-going costs”.
For more information e-mail Guy Moates or call 014930 440444. At CADS, we often get enquiries from people who aren’t sure of whether they need a land survey, and what the land surveying process involves. I’m going to try to answer 3 of the most common questions regarding land surveying. If you have any other questions, leave a comment and I’ll get back to you…
Q1. What exactly is a land survey? Land surveys could also be known as topographical surveys, topo surveys or level surveys and will look like a planametric birds-eye view of the site. A land surveyor visits site, measuring and recording details of your land and all relevant features on it, then produces a scale drawing in either digital and/or paper copy format. The end result of a land survey gives Architects, Developers, Authorities or land owners a set of accurate scale drawings, for anything from a single building plot project to a major city redevelopment scheme.
Q2 Do I need a land survey for development work on my house? An accurate land survey of your grounds or plot will allow an architect or developer to take into account any structures, trees, plants, water features, level changes etc., when drawing up your proposals or designs. Any of these features could affect design or development work and if they are not accurately recorded you could find yourself shelling out more money later on. Not something I’d advise in these frugal times!
Q3 How much will a land survey cost? This is dependent upon three simple elements:
All we would normally need from you in order to provide a quotation is a house name or number along with the post code and what the end use of the drawings will be… simple as that! It may seem an unnecessary outlay, but consider the hassle, stress and additional cost that you could be faced with later on, and invest in a land survey! I’m happy to answer any further questions regarding land surveys so please comment below, or if you’re feeling shy, send me an email at imortimer@cadesignservices.co.uk. You can also find out more on theTopographic and Land Surveying section of the C A Design Services website: www.cadesignservices.co.uk/surveying/topographic.php Ian Mortimer |
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