High Definition Surveying Offers a More Realistic Approach to Surveying Land

Posted by Calvada on November 1st, 2017

High Definition Surveying combines accuracy and efficiency, making it the industry standard for small to large development projects that require precise representations of site locations. With technological advancements in the field of 3D laser scanning, high definition surveying now enjoys recognition as one of the best approaches to keep projects moving at a more time-efficient pace, while keeping costs low. With the help of state of the art scanning technology, high definition surveyors can return highly precise reports fast and easy. What’s even more advantageous is that the data collected can seamlessly be integrated into the actual modeling process. High definition surveys are best used to create virtual walkthroughs of surveyed areas, detect interference, conduct a containment analysis, build interactive 3D models, demolish Critical Move Plans, and manage inventory.

Another benefit of high definition surveying is that it allows for a non-intrusive means of collecting location data. This survey method is applicable in a wide range of construction and design planning tasks. Because the collected data is realistic and accurate, high definition surveys can also be relied upon for economical details about structures and locations, especially because they can provide higher levels of detail compared to traditional and other alternative survey methods. The models that are created using high definition survey data can be easily modified, viewed, and presented using the right screen. This means instant integration or incorporation with modeling technologies that are most widely used in the field.

High definition surveying offers unique advantages that other forms of land survey cannot provide. Collected data, for instance, can instantly be analyzed and applied to computer-aided designs or BIM (building information modeling) programs or applications. This allows for a greater ability to visualize site locations in a more realistic manner. Precision surveys using high definition methods and tools helps designers determine the best location for specific types of structures without much need for alterations. This also results in faster and more informed decision-making.

Exceptional accuracy and reliable survey analysis are major benefits of high definition surveying, on top of easy data collection. Traditional survey methodologies and tools require multiple personnel to visit and measure sites. The time consuming and error-prone task can be done in no time by a single or a two-person crew at a fraction of the time and cost that several personnel will have to spend to get a semi-reliable survey of the land or property in question, making high definition surveying the far more superior choice for any survey project.  

About the Author:

Armando Dupont, a professional land surveyor, started his career in surveying in 1977 and has extensive experience in managing personnel and projects. His experience includes: topographic mapping, boundary surveys and analysis, construction and control surveying, preparation of tract and parcel maps, earth work calculation and quantities, targeting and control for photogrammetric, and land title surveys in accordance with the American Land Title Association and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. Mr. DuPont founded Calvada Surveying, Inc. in 1989 and is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the State of California.