Measured building surveys, are a type of survey that involves the precise measurement of a building's physical features. These surveys are used to create accurate and detailed plans or models of an existing building, including its internal and external dimensions, layout, and structural details.
What is the Purpose of Measured Building Surveys?
To enable architects to do the proposed design, support planning consultants in the applications, legal compliance, or property valuation based on its dimensions. To support space planning, asset management, and facilities management also provide essential information for structural engineers.
In short to provide accurate As-built Architectural CAD drawings or 3D Models for documentation for design, renovation, refurbishment, or maintenance.
What are the Key Elements of Measured Building Surveys?
Floor Plans - Detailing room layouts, wall positions, and structural features like columns, windows, and doors.

Elevations - External views of the building, showing facades, heights, materials, and architectural details.

Sections - Vertical cross-sections to illustrate the internal structure and relationships between different parts of the building and the changes in heights.

Roof Plans - Measurements of the roof, including slopes, ridges, and any additional structural details.

Building Details - Information on doors, windows, fittings, and finishes, often included for refurbishment or conservation projects.
Topographical Plans - These document the external environment surrounding the building, including:
Ground Levels: Contours and elevation data for the terrain.
Site Features: Hard landscaping (e.g., paving, pathways) and soft landscaping (e.g., trees, shrubs).
Utilities and Services: Location of manholes, drainage systems.
Adjacent Structures: Boundaries, walls, fences.
Geospatial Integration: GPS coordinates to georeference data, ensuring alignment with mapping tools or larger projects.

Deliverables - How Measured Building Surveys are delivered?
The output of a measured building survey typically includes:
Scaled drawings (2D CAD DWG and PDF files or 3D models Revit, Sketchup, Archicad...).
Detailed schedules of areas and dimensions.
Digital models that may integrate with BIM (Building Information Model).
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