Technology is growing by leaps and bounds in all industries, and land surveying is no different. When choosing a land surveyor for your project needs, there are a wide variety of factors to be considered. One of these is the technology used by a company or an individual. Sure, a land surveyor may claim to use the latest technology, but will this make a difference in the quality of their work? Does better technology mean better land surveying?
Surveys Completed Quicker & More Efficiently
Depending on the project, surveying or land mapping can be a lengthy and extensive process. Since surveys generally take place in the beginning stages of a project, you’ll want this step to take as little time as possible, allowing you to get started on construction or work. Using technologically advanced surveying tools is one easy way to speed up the process.
Unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as UAVs or drones, are a straightforward tool to making surveying work faster. Drones, as they move through the air, can assist with mapping a plot of land from above. They won’t be slowed down by vegetation or varied terrain as a surveyor physically might. Drones have the capabilities of moving quickly and covering a bigger area of land, gathering and then transmitting their data electronically.
Data Accuracy
Advancements in technology can also help your land surveyor to be more accurate in his work. Accuracy is vital in land surveying, especially when building, as the data compiled forms the basis for the construction project to come. Accuracy is also important in other types of land surveys, such as when buying or selling property, because the findings can make paramount distinctions such as the value of the land or determining whether or not future renovations or construction could occur on the plot.
3D laser scanning technology is a relatively new development that has been taking hold among land surveyors. Such tools can help ensure the accuracy the surveyor and his clients are looking for. 3D laser scanning functions through emission of points of light which bounce off of landforms and other structures to compile highly precise data and create extraordinarily accurate digital models. Accuracy in all aspects of surveying and land mapping ensures work proceeds correctly and no unexpected (or expensive) dilemmas occur.
Quality is Multifaceted
Drones and 3D laser scanning tools aren’t the only types of advanced technology that land surveyors can work with. At Leslie & Thompson, we employ state of the art equipment such as GPS surveying instruments alongside use of the top computer programs available to map, plot, and analyse data.
In essence, a land surveyor who uses the latest technologies can complete your work faster, more efficiently, and more accurately. However, you should choose the land surveyor that meets your specific needs, and technology is never a substitute for true experience and skill. Your potential land surveyor’s record and reputation will speak for themselves, alongside their expertise and level of customer service.
If you need a qualified and friendly land surveyor for your next project, contact us at Leslie & Thompson today.
