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John Cochran
Principal Surveyor
Geospatial
Accurate spatial data, surveying and digital insights that enable clients to make informed decisions across land development, infrastructure and asset management projects.
Topographic Surveying UAV & Aerial Mapping LiDAR & 3D Modelling Asset Mapping & GIS Monitoring & Deformation Surveys Topographic Surveying UAV & Aerial Mapping LiDAR & 3D Modelling Asset Mapping & GIS Monitoring & Deformation Surveys
Our services
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Clear survey information that captures the physical features of a site or asset.
Topographic surveying captures the natural and built features across a site or asset, including land levels, contours, structures, services and surface detail. It can be used at different points in a project to understand existing conditions, support design, prepare for construction or check work that has already been completed.
We provide topographical survey’s based on your need, the site and the level of detail required, so the information is relevant.
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Capturing and recording site information, when ground surveying alone isn’t enough.
UAV and aerial mapping are useful when information needs to be captured across a wider area, or where access on the ground is more limited. It can also support work in emergency situations where safety on site needs to be carefully managed.
Depending on the site and the purpose of the survey, outputs can include drone imagery, orthomosaics and surface models. This can sit alongside ground-based survey work, giving a broader view of the site and showing how features, landform and activity are spread across the area.
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Detailed spatial capture for sites with more terrain, structure or complexity.
Where a site is harder to represent through standard survey alone, LiDAR and 3D modelling can provide a more detailed picture. This might be because of vegetation, elevation change, built structures or the overall scale of the area being captured.
These tools are used to collect and process detailed spatial information into outputs such as point clouds, terrain models and 3D models. This provides another layer of detail alongside survey information and can make site conditions easier to visualise.
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Digital models that make site and asset information easier to review.
Digital twins and reality capture bring together survey data, imagery and scanned information to create digital representations of sites, structures and assets. For some projects, that makes it easier to work through existing conditions, compare site detail or revisit information over time without relying only on drawings or static files. The format and level of detail can vary depending on the site and how the information needs to be used.
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Measured information that tracks movement, settlement or change over time.
Monitoring and deformation surveys are used where clients need to measure movement or change over time.
Monitoring can cover land, structures, services and built assets, with the survey method, frequency and reporting shaped around the level of precision needed and how the information will be used.
HOW WE HELP
From field capture to digital insight, we transform spatial data into useful tools that support planning, design and long-term decisions about your assets.
Our geospatial team combines advanced surveying technology with technical expertise to deliver reliable spatial intelligence. From capturing precise field data to developing digital models and mapping outputs, we provide accurate information to help our clients make better decisions about their projects and their assets.
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Capture
We collect accurate spatial data using advanced technologies including GNSS, UAVs, LiDAR and traditional surveying methods to suit the needs of each project.
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Process
Captured data is processed and validated using industry-leading software to create reliable datasets, models and mapping outputs ready for project use.
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Visualise
We transform spatial data into clear visual tools such as 3D models, maps and digital terrain models that support planning, design and stakeholder engagement.
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Apply
Our spatial insights support real-world decisions across planning, design, construction and asset management, helping clients reduce risk and improve outcomes.
Our leaders
Have a project in mind? Contact our multidisciplinary team to see how we can help.
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Our LiDAR drone enables us to quickly get an accurate understanding of a sites topography, even through vegetation, which is critical for effective design and construction monitoring. Clients are often amazed by the level of detail we can provide.
Hamish Dear
Surveyor
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FAQ
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
A topographic survey records the natural and built features across a site, including land levels, contours, structures, services and surface detail. It is often used to understand existing conditions and support planning, design and construction.
Drone surveys and aerial mapping are useful where a site covers a wider area, access on the ground is limited or broader site context is needed. Depending on the project, outputs can include drone imagery, orthomosaics and surface models.
Traditional surveying is often used to measure and locate specific features on the ground with a high level of detail. LiDAR can be useful where terrain, vegetation, structures or scale make a site more complex to capture, adding another layer of spatial information alongside other survey data.
Digital twins and reality capture bring together survey data, imagery and scanned information to create digital models of sites, structures and assets. These models can be used to review existing conditions, compare site detail and revisit information over time in a more visual format.
GIS and asset mapping organise spatial information so it is easier to view, manage and update over time. This can include mapping asset locations, structuring land and network data and building GIS layers that support day-to-day use, planning and longer-term management.
GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System. It is the general term for satellite positioning systems, such as GPS, that surveyors use to determine accurate locations and coordinates in the field.
UAVs stands for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, more commonly called drones. In surveying, UAVs are used to capture aerial imagery and spatial data for mapping, modelling and site analysis.
LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging. It’s a remote sensing method that uses laser pulses to measure distance and capture detailed 3D information about the ground, terrain, structures and vegetation, often producing point clouds, terrain models and other spatial outputs.