Monitoring Surveys
Of all our client services, monitoring is probably the most diverse. However, whilst each particular requirement is, in fact, unique, all monitoring survey schemes are based on a combination of tried and tested methods and high-specification instrumentation operated by experienced survey personnel.
Depending upon the client’s requirement, the monitoring scheme may be geared toward identifying displacements in plan (X and Y), height (Z) or all three (X, Y and Z). In certain cases, such as those involving machine processes, progressive loading or tidal influence, the variation of X, Y and Z concerning time (T) may also be applicable to link the displacement data with other related parameters.
Use the contact form on the page to get in touch with Survey Operations about monitoring surveys.
Structural Movement
Based on traditional surveying techniques, deformation monitoring of structures has always been a fundamental activity of our company. As a result, we are proud of our continuing involvement with the redevelopment of Liverpool and Manchester. As well as, the preservation and refurbishment of historic structures throughout the UK.
Precise Levelling
Large area subsidence monitoring schemes are based on precise levelling methods and network adjustment calculations.
Being located in a former coal mining area, Survey Operations personnel have naturally gained extensive experience in large-area monitoring schemes relating to mining subsidence.
Over the years, these skills have also been applied to quantifying landfill settlement and as part of early warning systems for potential brinefield solution mining problems.
Survey Control Maintenance
Every project needs tight, accurate dimensional control, and the larger the project, the more important that control becomes. Equally important and often overlooked by many project managers is that during the construction phase, control stations will be progressively lost, and the accuracy of the overall system will be degraded to become dangerously sub-standard and decidedly unfit for purpose.
Monitoring FAQs
Supporting Services for Monitoring Survey Projects
Monitoring surveys are often required where structures, ground conditions, coastal environments or construction sites need to be measured over time. Depending on the project, monitoring work may be supported by additional survey services to help track movement, maintain control and provide reliable comparison data throughout the project lifecycle.
For projects where movement or deformation needs to be recorded, our structural movement monitoring service can provide accurate data to support ongoing assessment and decision-making. Where high-precision height measurements are required, our precise levelling surveys can help detect subtle changes across structures, sites and infrastructure assets.
For construction and engineering projects, our survey control maintenance services can help ensure reliable control networks are installed, extended and maintained throughout the project. Monitoring surveys may also be required in coastal environments, where our coastal monitoring surveys can help track erosion, shoreline movement and storm impact over time.
These supporting services can work alongside monitoring surveys to help clients understand change, manage risk and make informed decisions based on accurate, repeatable survey data.
Need accurate monitoring data for your site or structure?
If your project requires movement monitoring, precise levelling, survey control or coastal monitoring, our team can advise on the most suitable approach. Contact Survey Operations to discuss your requirements.