How can property developers benefit from a measured survey?
posted 20th September 2024
We understand the importance of accurate measured building surveys for construction projects. These surveys provide detailed and accurate documentations of a buildings dimensions, spaces, along with structural elements, offering accurate scale drawings that are essential for planning, design, and execution of any building project, whether a renovation or a new build.
The accuracy of the measurements has a major impact on the success of the project. They ensure the design is viable, the space are used correctly, and any potential problems are identified early on. Our expertise is in conducting measured building surveys, understand how important they are when it comes to successful construction endeavours.
What Are Measured Building Surveys?
Measured building surveys are comprehensive assessments that documents a buildings dimensions and structural details. It includes a host of internal and external measurements, floor plans, elevations, and cross sections. They are important to represent the building in scale drawings. The process is important to all stages of a property development from the initial planning and design to the construction and renovation.
Applications
Our measured building surveys are important to any project manager when it comes to renovations, extensions, and building preservations. It ensures all modifications are accurate and detailed. They are important to the recording of the condition of historical buildings, supporting preservation and restoration. They are also used to:
- Carry out internal refurbishments and modifications
- Provide detailed building data for registrations and transactions
- Assist in layout planning for interior design and services planning
- Allow for accurate visualisation for design verification
- Improve safety, including identifying fire escape routes
- Resolve legal matters, such as party wall agreements
- Help in valuation and taxation
Why Measured Building Surveys are Important to Property Developers
Property developers benefit greatly from accurate measured building surveys:
Document Existing Conditions
One of the main reasons to carry out a measured building survey is to gain accurate documentation of the existing conditions of the building. This information is essential to the design and planning of the building. Without accurate data, your project could encounter significant and expensive set backs.
Planning and Refurbishment
Measured building surveys are essential in space planning and redevelopment of the structure. They are used extensively by property developers in historical preservation, along with major refurbishments.
Compliance Requirements
In addition to design and development, our measured building surveys are important to ensure all compliance regulations are met. These surveys are used to resolve property disputes, ensuring you comply with Building Regulations, and create lease plans.
Cost Management and Ordering
A major benefit to having a measured building survey done is to improve cost management and the ordering of building materials. When property developers have exact measurements, they reduce waste, ensuring accurate material orders, saving money in the long run. Our surveys reduce the risk of expensive rework and delays resulting from inaccurate material quantities or sizes.
Managing Risks
Measured building surveys are important when it comes to risk management in all construction projects. They highlight potential issues early on, such as environmental hazards or structural weaknesses, enabling property developers to address these problems before they escalate. This offers a proactive approach that saves money and time, ensuring the safety and long lifespan of the building once completed.
Conclusion
Measured building surveys are an essential step to any construction project, used by property developers to mitigate risks and make informed decisions based on accurate measurements of an existing piece of land or biding. MB Survey Solutions offers more than twenty five years of combined experience providing property developers with accurate and precise measured building surveys. Give us a call today to find out more.