Integrated measurement and consultancy services

to the property and infrastructure markets.

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Welcome to
Plowman
Craven
As one of the largest surveying
companies in the UK, we’ve spent
more than 50 years providing a range
of measurement and surveying services
to the property, rail and infrastructure
markets.

With offices at Harpenden in Hertfordshire and

Central London, we work in both the private and
public sector, playing a key role in some of the
most prestigious development projects in the
UK and overseas.

We’re not just a

Survey Company…
We provide the data that helps inform and underpin
our clients’ plans. We measure and scan. We survey
and record. We model and monitor. We interpret
and advise.

Combining our technical expertise with the latest

equipment, we serve a broad client base that
includes developers, architects, contractors,
engineers, project managers, commercial agents,
estate managers, investors and government bodies.

In a typical week we could be consulting on a

commercial property development, flying UAVs
along Network Rail routes or laser scanning and
3D modelling a heritage building.

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 For the last 50 years we’ve
been at the forefront of
survey and measurement
innovation, pioneering new
technologies and techniques
that enable us to deliver a
first-class service.

Where once it was chains

and primitive measuring devices, we now
deploy laser scanners, drones and 3D digital
models to supply deliverables that add real
value to projects. Everything we do, however,
is underpinned by the customer-centric
values that forged our reputation in the first
place – accuracy, reliability, integrity.

Scanning and surveying services remain

a core offering, but the modern-day
Plowman Craven has become a
multi-disciplinary firm delivering advice,
services and solutions at every stage of
the project lifecycle. We have grown, but
we haven’t lost sight of what’s important:
our customers.

Andy Molloy,
Managing Director

Advice, services & solutions at every stage

of the project lifecycle...

DESIGN IN USE

FEASIBILITY Topographical & Utilities BIM Consultancy

& PLANNING Mapping
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
Scan to BIM
BIM Consultancy
Topographical & Utilities BIM Consultancy BIM Consultancy Infrastructure Surveys
Mapping Scan to BIM
Scan to BIM Scan to BIM Rail Surveys
STRATEGY BIM Consultancy Infrastructure Surveys
Infrastructure Surveys Infrastructure Surveys Aerial Surveys & Inspections
Surveys for Planning/ Rail Surveys
Visualisations/ROL Rail Surveys Rail Surveys Area Referencing
Survey Scope Aerial Surveys & Inspections
Consultation Infrastructure Surveys Correlation Surveys Aerial Surveys & Inspections Schedule of Condition
Correlation Surveys
BIM Consultancy Rail Surveys Environmental Management Environmental Management Building Surveying &
Environmental Design & Monitoring & Monitoring Technical Due Diligence
Environmental Strategic Aerial Surveys & Inspections & Assessment
Advice Schedule of Condition Structural & Geotechnical Lease Plans & Boundaries
Correlation Surveys Measured Building Surveys Monitoring
Building Surveying & Structural & Geotechnical Estate Data Management
Technical Due Diligence Environmental Due Diligence Area Referencing Monitoring Construction Verification & Consultancy
Aerial Surveys Rapid Data Capture | Survey-Grade Accuracy
Key Benefits

& Inspection Inaccessible Locations | Improved Safety

Less Manpower | More Cost-Effective
More and Better Data Capture | Wide Range of Deliverables

With the ability to reach even the most Measurement & Surveying Solutions
inaccessible, hazardous or large-scale Topographical Surveys | Rail Track Measurement
Measurement and Condition Surveys | Property Inspections
sites, Plowman Craven’s Unmanned
Health and Safety Assessments | Site Visualisations
Aerial Vehicle (UAV) teams use the latest Conservation, Ecological and Heritage Surveys |
Planning and Rights of Light
drone technology to provide a wide range
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
of surveying and inspection services.
Our Work
Using state-of-the-art aircraft and high-resolution Urban | Rural | Coastal | Industrial
cameras, our trained pilots are fully certified by the
Civil Aviation Authority to operate in even the most Property Developments | Historic Buildings | Inaccessible
congested areas, capturing highly-accurate geospatial Rooftops | Tall Buildings | Construction Sites
survey data and high-resolution imagery of challenging Railways | Bridges | Ports | Waterways | Highways |
or inaccessible locations - in a fraction of the time taken Power Stations | Wind Turbines | Renewable Energy
by traditional survey methods.

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AERIAL SURVEYS & INSPECTION

Project Profile

Smithfield Market
Surveying London’s iconic Smithfield Market presented
a significant challenge, with a requirement for the City of
London Corporation to scan and model the entire building,
including the iconic domed roof.
Our UAV team surveyed the roof, canopies and all
Pre-programmed
connected structures to capture high resolution images
to deliver geospatial data of the external structures and flight path plan
interactive panoramic imagery of the roof. All data collected
was seamlessly integrated with internal laser scanning
and 360º photography to deliver a Condition Survey and
comprehensive 3D Model.

3D parametric model

Vogel Freedom is a revolutionary new

service from our experts. This UAV-based
system enables comprehensive surveying
and inspection of Infrastructure to an
unprecedented level of accuracy in a
fraction of the time of a traditional survey.
Vogel Freedom delivers sub-5mm accuracy and is
perfectly suited to infrastructure surveying where
access is difficult. For rail surveys, Vogel Freedom
completely removes the need to access the track,
drastically reducing workers exposure to risk.

At A Glance
Live Railway Networks | Bridges and Viaducts
Waterways and Ports | Oil Rigs and Power Stations
Renewable Energy | Highways and Transport
Tower Blocks | Housing | Multi-Story Developments
Property
Development
& Consulting
Services
With extensive measurement and consultative
experience in Property Development and
Refurbishment projects, Plowman Craven
delivers a wide range of survey requirements
through all phases of a project.

As experts in our field, we quickly become a valued

member of your team, working alongside key
stakeholders at every stage whether it’s assisting with
an overall survey scope or the application of appropriate
expertise and technology to deliver a “best-fit” solution.

Building Information Modelling

Plowman Craven measurement services play
a key role in the Building Information Modelling
(BIM) process, particularly within the built
environment.
Our collaborative approach and 3D laser scanning expertise
has allowed us to develop a process which delivers fast
and accurate survey information in a BIM-ready model.
Our workflow processes and the technological enhancements
we apply makes us a distinguished industry leader with the
ability to provide and implement a range of BIM deliverables
such as Revit®.
Our dedicated BIM team is highly experienced in developing
BIM-ready models which create a rich database of information
to provide the platform for a project’s success.

At A Glance
Improved understanding of planned v actual
Reduced errors and increased productivity
Design integrated into existing built environment
Linked to survey data and control framework
Ability to incorporate topography and utilities data
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTING SERVICES

BIM in Rail & Infrastructure BIM Survey Specification and

Our early adoption of BIM has proven essential in a number Reference Guide
of significant Rail and Infrastructure projects including
Crossrail and Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station. At Plowman Craven,
we know that every
Our specialist rail teams
BIM project is unique B I M S U R V E Y S P E C I F I C AT I O N
use a range of surveying AND
and that delivery REFERENCE GUIDE
techniques including laser
requirements are
scanning and UAV data
considerably varied.
capture to collect 3D
survey data for A well-defined set of
BIM-ready models. guidance notes is a
necessity in order to
ensure levels of detail
and requirements are
BIM in Underground Services clearly defined from the
Our wealth of experience in delivering information in very beginning.
strict accordance with current BIM standards enables If you’re involved in plowmancraven.co.uk

us to offer Underground the procurement and

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Services deliverables in production of BIM-

Revit®, allowing surveys related measurement
to be read in the 3D services you can Highly regarded within
environment alongside streamline the process the industry, this survey
associated 3D topography with our comprehensive specification has become the
and built asset surveys. BIM Survey Specification accepted standard for BIM
and Reference Guide. projects amongst our clients.

BIM Consultancy
Services
Independent advice and
consultancy for your survey and
BIM-related activities.

The Government’s BIM Level 2 mandate

deadline might have already passed,
but there is clearly still an industry-wide
difficulty in adopting BIM. This apprehension At A Glance
could be down to incomplete knowledge, Support with onboarding and familiarisation of BIM
bad experiences or simply a lack of throughout the project lifecycle
understanding of what BIM entails.
Identification of objectives and requirements - we’ll even
That’s where Plowman Craven comes write your Employers Information Requirements Document
in. We support the client, design and Building of specific assessment templates and evaluation of
build teams - collaborating with them to supply chain
help achieve Level 2 compliance. In real Evaluation, establishment and management of the common
terms, that means supplying them with data environment
knowledge that empowers them to build
their own BIM implementation strategies Project information management and assessment plans
and successfully integrate them into current Management of federated models and clash detection
design and build processes.
Production of COBie datasheets and assistance with
implementation of BIM-enabled CAFM systems
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTING SERVICES

Measured Building Surveys

Plowman Craven is firmly established as
one of Europe’s leading measured building
survey experts.

Using a wide range of the latest technologies, including

unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to provide real-time
data analysis, our services provide a solution for all your
building plan needs.

Surveys are delivered in a variety of 2D, 3D and BIM-

compatible formats and scan data can also be accessed
through panoramic point cloud viewers to provide instant
remote access and dimensional interrogation.

At A Glance
Floor Plans, Elevations and Sections
3D Models | BIM-Compatible
TruView Global and Instant Point Cloud Access
3D Plant Refurbishment and Replacement Models

Project Profile

Parliamentary Estate
Having been the surveyor of choice for the Houses of Parliament
since the 1970s, Plowman Craven has a rich history of scanning,
measuring and documenting this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In 2016, we were awarded the coveted five-year framework contract
to survey the entire Parliamentary Estate, as part of the Restoration
and Renewal Programme. With more than 2,000 rooms in the
main Parliament building alone, this was a mammoth task. We also
provided a range of additional services including sewer surveys,
asbestos tests and structural monitoring.
The measurement data
captured was used to
produce a comprehensive
3D model, enabling
interested parties to
“virtually” explore every inch
of the Parliamentary Estate,
extracting measurements
and viewing all elements
in fine detail. The 3D
model was supported by
thousands of high-resolution
panoramic photographs to
provide a full visual record of
the condition of the Estate,
enabling the planning,
design and construction
phases to proceed.
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTING SERVICES

Construction Verification
By precisely auditing and recording what has
been constructed against what was designed,
our Construction Verification services enable
clients to mitigate some of the risk, time and cost
impacts of complex construction projects.

Our construction verification surveys, including setting-out and

floor-flatness assessments in a variety of environments such as
logistics warehouses, help to minimise delays, clash detection,
re-works, package creep, legal and financial variations.

At A Glance
Provision of documented, independent certification of
positional accuracy and content of installations
An “insurance policy” against potential variation claims
Proves conformance to contractual tolerance set by
design teams

Correlation Surveys
When a development involves piling or other
sub-surface works, it is essential that the
geospatial relationship of items both above
and below ground is determined to a high
degree of accuracy and reliability.

Plowman Craven works closely with developers and

underground asset owners to deliver precise correlation
surveys for projects where Network Rail, London
Underground and Thames Water assets are present.

At A Glance
Expert consultancy on survey grids
In-depth understanding of Network Rail, London
Underground and Utility environments
Robust survey practice delivering reliable and
accurate data
Cutting edge and rapid data collection techniques
enabling multiple, value-added deliverables
ClearRoute analysis to aid design of monitoring regimes
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTING SERVICES

Surveys for
Planning
We understand that
accurate and reliable
information is essential to
meet rigorous requirements
of planning applications
and public enquiries.

Working closely with local councils,

developers and architects, our
specialist consultants and surveyors
deliver a range of survey data and
graphic information to assist in
maximising potential on proposed
sites and developments.

Accurate Visual
Representation
Accurate Visual Representations (AVRs)
are integral in supporting planning
applications. They ensure that proposed
landscape and building schemes are
depicted as accurately as possible.
Whether you need Photomontages,
Verified Views or 3D Models, we’ll work
with you to deliver the required output to
Rights of Light
relevant guidelines and frameworks.
Our Rights of Light survey specialists always work
in collaboration with those analysing and reporting
At A Glance on the data. This ensures that reports delivered to
developers maximise potential for their site, reduce
Ideal for Urban Regeneration projects
the likelihood of any actionable claim for loss of
An accurate visual representation that daylight and establish the base data for on-going
all interested parties can understand design, planning and construction.
Visualise the proposed development
at multiple stages At A Glance
Understand impact on Rights of Light Measurement data in 2D and 3D format
and privacy (“footprint” plans, elevations and roof spaces)
Methodology statement to explain Common reference grids and datums in which
the verification process all parties may have confidence
Aids submissions for planning ROL Calculations | Massing Models |
approval BRE Daylight | Sunlight Tests
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTING SERVICES

Environmental
Planning Services
Our specialist environmental division,
PC Enviro, provides a range of
environmental planning services including
surveying, monitoring and consultancy.

With extensive experience across all sectors, PC Enviro

offers support at every stage of the project lifecycle from
feasibility/pre-acquisition, through design, planning,
construction and use. Our services are designed to
minimise risks to clients by combining expert technical
knowledge, cutting edge technology and a consultative
approach to stakeholder engagement.

These environmental services are fully integrated with

Plowman Craven’s broader surveying and measurement
services. This integrated approach saves clients valuable
time, working with one company rather than several, and
creates efficiencies in our delivery, leading to significant
cost-savings.

Services Project Profile

Pre-Acquisition Surveys and Environmental
Due Diligence Priority School
Planning Application Support
Environmental Impact Assessment, Management
Building Programme
and Co-ordination The Priority School Building Programme (PSBP) is a
£4.4bn undertaking to rebuild and refurbish school
Stakeholder Engagement
buildings across the UK. The first phase covered
Noise, Vibration and Air Quality Monitoring 260 schools, with a further 277 schools to feature
Construction Environmental Management in phase two (PSBP2). Working for Mace, Plowman
Craven delivered a full spectrum of surveying and
Planning Condition Discharge measuring services to help identify the buildings most
Pre-Completion Air Tightness and Sound in need of attention in PSBP2. This also included
Insulation Testing a range of environmental services and mobilising
PC Enviro specialists alongside Plowman Craven
surveyors reduced the burden of access arrangements
and disruption on sites during the busy term time.
Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Arboricultural
Constraints Surveys, Asbestos Management and
Preliminary Flood Risk Appraisals were delivered to
support feasibility studies and identify potential risks.
Infrastructure Surveys
Infrastructure projects are
complex and varied, requiring
a range of measurement
solutions that are accurate,
effective, timely and delivered
by experts.

Whether it’s providing expert

consultancy on a multi-faceted urban
regeneration scheme such as King’s
Cross, delivering unique, innovative
solutions for drilling crews on Crossrail,
or working in confined spaces
undertaking line and level surveys in
Victorian sewers, our consultative
approach means we manage everything
through to delivery including access,
health and safety and liaison with
public authorities.

Line & Level Sewer

Surveys
We are the only survey company in the
South East approved by Thames Water to
undertake Line & Level Sewer Surveys.

Only the latest survey instruments are used to ensure

highest levels of accuracy. We provide OS19/21
Condition Inspection Reports which highlight defects in
sewer walls, both pre- and post-construction.

Working with approved suppliers we also undertake

sewer cleaning and provide Chapter 8 traffic
management if required.

At A Glance
Thames Water CP2 Confined Space Qualified
Surveyors
OS19/21 Sewer Condition Inspection Surveys
2D and 3D Deliverables to Thames Water Standards
Non-Man Entry Line and Level Sewer Surveys
Chapter 8 Traffic Management Coordination
INFRASTRUCTURE SURVEYS

Underground Utilities Mapping

Pinpointing the exact location of utilities is vital when planning and undertaking both design
and construction work. We use the latest innovative technology and tracing methods to
provide a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure both above and below ground.

Our wide-ranging solutions include the tracing, identifying At A Glance

and mapping of all utilities and service routes such as gas,
water, telecommunications, electricity and drainage. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) – including TSA
Level 6 and PAS 128 Methodology
We also go beyond the traditional 2D mapping of services.
Methods and Delivery Aligned with Industry
When combined with our leading topographic surveying
Standards
capabilities, our utility tracing methodologies provide a
comprehensive 3D understanding of infrastructure above Radio Frequency Location
and below the ground. Laser Scanning | MEP BIM Models
We also undertake CCTV 3D Utility Survey Data Capture and Modelling
condition surveys of drainage Confined Space Working | Vehicle Mounted GPR
networks, lifting all manhole
covers and using high Gyroscopic Surveys | 3D Chamber Surveys
definition video cameras to UVDB Man-Entry Surveys | Building Services Tracing
identify and measure content, CCTV Surveys
defects and blockages. QUALIFIED
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BIM Underground
Services
Plowman Craven has a wealth of experience in
the delivery of industry-compliant information in
strict accordance with the suite of current Building
Information Modelling (BIM) standards including
PAS1192, BS1192 and BS8541. This enables us to
offer Underground Service Revit® deliverables, allowing
surveys to be read in the 3D environment alongside
associated 3D topography and built asset surveys.

At A Glance
Easy to understand the connectivity between
below ground, above ground services and adjacent
buildings
Provides the design team with an industry standard
compliant BIM-ready model
More data and information than a traditional 2D/3D
AutoCAD services survey
Object-based information as opposed to
line-based information
Fully classified information in accordance with
Uniclass 1.4 and Uniclass 2015
Potential for design team to pass survey data into
analysis software to ascertain current capacities
and conditions

Topographical Surveys
We’ve been involved on many of the UK’s
major urban regeneration schemes including
Brent Cross Cricklewood, White City, Earls
Court, King’s Cross Central, Greenwich
Peninsular, Elephant and Castle and Croydon.

Producing topographical surveys for greenfield, brownfield

and development sites, data is captured in either 2D or
3D using the latest Total Station, GPS, laser scanning and
UAV technology, applying innovative terrestrial, mobile and
aerial techniques.

At A Glance
GPS Primary Control Establishment
Aerial Surveys and Inspections
Small and Large Scale Topographic Surveys
Digital Terrain Models | Mobile Mapping
INFRASTRUCTURE SURVEYS

Urban Regeneration
Services & Consultancy
As a leading supplier of measurement survey
services, Plowman Craven has extensive
experience in the Urban Regeneration sector
working closely with public sector, public-private
partnerships and the multi-national arena.

Having been involved in some of the largest urban regeneration

schemes in the UK, we have the knowledge and experience to
deliver a wide range of survey requirements across all phases
of a development project.
As experts in our field, we quickly become a valued
member of your team. From assisting with the composition
of the overall survey scope to delivering best-fit solutions
and hosting all essential data files, our involvement and
consultative approach from the onset means a “right first time”
methodology to minimise risk of repetition, returns to site and
subsequent downtime.

Project Profile

King’s Cross Central

Since putting in place the original control grid at King’s
Cross station back in 2002, Plowman Craven has been the
primary survey contractor on the 67-acre King’s Cross Central
regeneration site, an area of extraordinary scale and significance.
Over the years we’ve surveyed, measured and collated relevant
information from across the whole site covering buildings, railway
lines, tunnels and utilities. We’ve provided insight and advice
throughout the complete lifecycle of the project including cost-
saving approaches to data acquisition and management so data
could be used for multiple purposes throughout the programme.

Over the years, data has In addition to the multiple

been acquired through: uses of the data by the
developer, architects,
■ 3D Laser Scanning
engineers and design
■ Measured Building teams, we have also used
Surveys it to create:
■ Heritage Recording ■ Building Information
■ Manual Structural Modelling
Monitoring ■ 3D Models
■ Infrastructure ■ Visualisations
Surveys
■ Underground Utilities
■ Rail Surveys Mapping
■ Correlation Survey ■ Rights of Light
■ Area Referencing Reporting
Surveys ■ As-Built Records
Structural &
Environmental
Monitoring
Plowman Craven has specialist
divisions dedicated to providing
structural and environmental
monitoring solutions and
consultancy services.

PC Monitoring and PC Enviro are fully

integrated into Plowman Craven’s broader
surveying and measurement services and help
clients identify risks and maximise the potential
for their developments.

PC Monitoring is at the forefront of

many major tunnelling and construction
developments in the UK.

With a consultative approach, PC Monitoring works

with clients to advise on and manage all structural,
monitoring and engineering services requirements
throughout the project lifecycle, offering a seamless
solution to the construction and engineering industries.
STRUCTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

An Integrated Approach
Ensuring all buildings and surrounding At A Glance
structures remain stable and that all Structural Monitoring

parameters are met throughout a Tilt | Crack-Width | Load | Vibration

Convergence | Distortion | Settlement
construction project is just one of the
Heave | Rotation
many challenges faced when undertaking
Environmental Monitoring
major developments. Noise | Vibration | Air Quality

Whether it’s a requirement for rail track or structural Engineering Services

monitoring, analysing risks to underground assets and
tunnels or verifying accuracies in the construction of Site Control | Grid Lines and Datums
pre-fabricated modular tower blocks, our consultative Verification | Glazing Surveys | As-Builts
and expert approach minimises risk and creates
programme efficiencies.

Project Profile Project Profile

Crossrail Train Depot 21 Moorfields

Due to its extensive With 21 Moorfields surrounded by residential and
expertise of Network commercial buildings and built directly above a Crossrail
Rail infrastructure ticket hall, noise, vibration and air quality relating to
monitoring projects, construction were identified as key environmental risks.
PC Monitoring
We undertook construction-dust risk and noise
was selected to
assessments, providing the contractors with information
provide a track and
about which works might lead to complaints. Innovative
structural monitoring
3D noise modelling installations predicted levels of
system to record
noise and resulting data helped to identify mitigation
any movement of
requirements. Data was also fed into the local authority
the sensitive assets
Section 61 applications for ‘prior consent’ to work.
bordering the new
Crossrail Train Depot Noise and vibration monitoring trials identified if works
at Old Oak Common. were likely to impact London Underground and continual
real-time monitoring of noise, vibration and air quality
It was vital that
monitoring took place throughout construction delivering
strict Network
live, web-accessible data to all stakeholders.
Rail standards
and measurement
parameters were met and a system encompassing track
prisms mounted along both running rails was installed
allowing core parameters of cant, twist and displacement
to be recorded. This was supplemented by structural
prisms on retaining walls adjacent to a canal.
Monitoring was initially carried out using manual methods
before high-precision Robotic Total Stations were
installed. Based on concrete pads and powered by
photovoltaic cells, prisms were automatically read with
data transmitted via the mobile network to a dedicated,
web-based visualisation software package. Emails and
SMS messages were transmitted to the project team
should pre-defined thresholds be breached.
Rail Surveys
The continual improvement and upgrading of the UK’s rail
infrastructure is a key focus for Plowman Craven, working closely
with clients to provide accurate and efficient measurement
solutions that assist the maintenance of a safe and cost-effective
rail and underground network.

Evidence of our commitment to the rail sector is shown

in our continued investment in emerging technologies
such as mobile 3D laser scanning, track measuring
systems, digital photography and unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs) while embracing new approaches such
as Building Information Modelling and UAV rail surveys
using our new Vogel Freedom system.

Our dedicated in-house safety-accredited/passed rail

surveying teams offer an experienced workforce capable
of undertaking any rail project ranging from highly
accurate track measurement for gauging purposes to full
3D models of stations.

At A Glance
Track Alignment and Topographic P-Way Surveys
Structural Gauging and ClearRoute™ Analysis
GNSS Control Surveys | Mobile 3D Laser Scanning
OLE Height and Stagger Surveys
Slab Track and Tamping Surveys | Tunnel Surveys

BIM in Rail
Combining traditional survey techniques
with the latest technology, our rail
teams deploy laser scanners and UAVs
(Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) to capture
high-accuracy 3D survey data for
rail-related BIM requirements.

Our early adoption and application of Building Information

Modelling combined with our considerable experience
within the rail sector has led to our involvement in
numerous BIM associated rail projects, including Crossrail
and Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station.
RAIL SURVEYS

Vogel Freedom is Plowman Craven’s revolutionary,

UAV-based solution that enables the comprehensive
surveying of rail infrastructure to a sub-5mm accuracy
in a fraction of the time of a traditional survey.

Superior to any other method of data capture, including static laser

scanning and train or trolley-based kinematic scanning systems,
Vogel Freedom covers the busiest and most inaccessible areas of
the rail network. This innovative new product is the next generation
of the company’s Vogel R3D system, building on its capabilities
with additional compelling features. The updated platform can now
accurately determine its location without as many ground control
points, so that ground control can be off-track or even outside
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Working from a height of just 25m, data is captured from a position of

safety even during traffic hours, removing the need for possessions and
line blocks and drastically reducing the exposure of workers to risk.

Vogel Freedom delivers sub-5mm accuracy that meets Network Rail’s

Band 1 accuracy requirements and is suitable for track alignment and
topographic survey at all GRIP stages.

Enhanced Deliverables
Track Alignments for P-Way Design | Topographical Surveys
3D Point Clouds | Building Information Models
Orthophotos | High-Resolution Imagery for Asset Inspection
Site Visualisations and TruView

Key benefits:
Less Risk: removes the need to physically access the track
Less Cost: reduces the expense of possessions and line blocks
Less Time: shortens programmes as data capture is significantly
faster
More Speed: rapid mobilisation means no waiting for next
available possession
More Value: high definition photography supplements current
survey deliverables
More Accuracy: proven to deliver sub-5mm accuracy
PROPERTY INVESTMENT & MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Property Investment &

Management Services
As one of the most respected firms in
the industry, Plowman Craven provides
independent advice on everything from
measurement and building surveying to
technical and environmental due diligence,
offering a tailored service package to suit
your requirements.
Our experience and reputation is built on our capacity
to deliver, whether it is on a single transaction, property
developments, portfolio disposals and investments, or as
the framework surveyor for a prestigious estate.
We’ve delivered a range of property investment and
management services to notable clients, buildings
and developments including Centre Point, The Shard,
20 Fenchurch Street (the Walkie Talkie), The Crown Estate
and NHS properties.

Area Referencing
Using the most up-to-date technology, our
specialist area measurement teams have
a reputation for rapid response, expertise,
accuracy and timely delivery.

Whether dealing with commercial, retail or mixed-used

portfolios, digital delivery enables investors, developers and
owner-occupiers to access their reports anywhere in the world.

At A Glance
Expert on International Property Measurement Standard
(IPMS): Office Buildings; Residential; Industrial
Experience on some of the most valuable portfolio
transactions in the UK and abroad
Enabling clients to compare and benchmark facilities
management across portfolios
Net and Gross Internal Area (NIA & GIA)
Retail Zoning (ITZA)
Independent assignable Duty of Care
Knowledge of international measurement codes
Pre-build desktop plan assessment
PROPERTY INVESTMENT & MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Building Surveying
Services & Technical
Due Diligence
Whether you’re an investor, developer, landlord
or occupier, Plowman Craven’s Property
Consultancy team provides independent advice
on all aspects of commercial building surveying
throughout the property lifecycle.

From a single commercial property through to large, mixed-use

property portfolios our wide-range of services mitigate the need
to commission a variety of different parties, allowing a more
consistent approach, increased operating efficiency and controlled
risk management – all resulting in an immediate cost saving.

At A Glance
Pre-Acquisition Surveys | Vendors Packs
Building Cost Reinstatement Assessments
Dilapidations | Schedules of Condition
Planned Preventative Maintenance Surveys
M&E, Lift and Asbestos Surveys
A wide range of environmental surveys available through our
specialist PC Enviro team

Innovation
Innovation is
at the heart of
what we do and
we continue to
pioneer the early
adoption of the
latest technology for the benefit of
our clients. This ranges from the
delivery of reports via a secure,
web-based portal to our unique,
interactive ‘Condition Capture’
offering which combines a written
report with 360° immersive
panoramic photography and
a site location plan, all of
which are interconnected for a
seamless delivery that benefits
all stakeholders.
PROPERTY INVESTMENT & MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Estate Data Lease &

Management Services Title Plans
We record, update and manage spatial data Regulated by RICS, we offer
for several prominent estates including the professional expertise in the
Parliamentary Estates Directorate, The Crown surveying and reporting of
Estate and the Royal Household Property Section. commercial property boundaries.

During the lifecycle of a building, there is always a need to Our experience, coupled with a close working
maximise efficiency and manage costs. Having up-to-date relationship with the Land Registry, has
geospatial data is a key element of this whether it supports a facilitated the production of compliant plans
Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system, integral across the entire spectrum of properties.
BIM approach or provides a plan reference.

At A Glance
Geospatial platform for CAFM systems
Data-rich survey information for BIM At A Glance
Conservation, renovation, restoration and refurbishment plans Lease Plans | Boundary Dispute Resolution
Assessment of environmental issues and risk assessments Expert Witness | Conveyance Plans

Health, Safety, Our Commitment to

Quality & the Data Security
Environment Plowman Craven’s ISO 27001:2013 accreditation
confirms our position as a market leader in the
Health and Safety is of paramount importance safe provision of measurement services, with
to us at Plowman Craven. We fully recognise the company being the first in its sector to
the need to minimise risks in the workplace and be fully compliant with this international data
maintain a high degree of health and safety for security standard.
our people, our clients, suppliers and members We’re delighted to have secured this
of the public, as supported by our continued certification - attaining ISO 27001:2013
compliance to the requirements of the BSI clearly demonstrates our ongoing
OHSAS 18001:2015 standard. We are Achilles/ commitment to the most rigorous security
RISQS Link-Up approved and a member of practices and risk management policies.
Constructionline and Constructing Better Health. By benchmarking our own procedures
against this globally recognised Information
We are committed to preventing pollution and to
Security Management System Standard, our
protecting the environment in which we work.
customers and partners can be assured of
We also maintain a fully accredited Quality
the integrity and resilience of
Management System.
our service.

David Norris,
Technical Director
FS 550038
EMS 552807
OHS 594669
IS 660395
Why Choose Plowman Craven?
■ Our People ■ Our Innovation ■ Our Suppliers
Our knowledgeable and Our innovation is what sets us Our trusted partners and
committed staff are the lifeblood apart, whether we’re offering a suppliers are as committed to
of the company. We’re proud unique product or challenging delivering innovative solutions
of them and their expertise. our methodology to become as we are, and take great pride
By investing heavily in our more effective. in meeting the impeccable
industry-leading training and standards expected of them.
development programmes, ■ Our Quality We have a number of long-
and providing excellent We’re committed to quality established relationships across
career-progression at every level of the business. the UK and beyond, ensuring
opportunities, we are ensuring We understand there is no a seamless extension of our
that we can fully deliver on the compromise on this and we resource and allowing us to be
wide range of projects we’re continually invest in technology, bold in the projects we deliver.
involved in. staff development and health
and safety to ensure we ■ Our Community Work
■ Our Clients achieve the highest standards We are firm believers in
Long standing partnerships of service. We ensure that the supporting the Community
and client advocacy is achieved very best standards exist right both at home and abroad.
through the delivery of great through our supply chain. We regularly donate to a
results and great relationships. number of local projects and,
We’re not just a survey ■ Our Environment as a result of working in Sierra
company. We provide the data We are fully committed to Leone many years ago, we
that helps inform and underpin improving our environmental have a long-running association
our clients’ plans. We measure performance across all our with the Borbor Pain School
and scan. We survey and activities and areas of business of Hope – a non-profit, charity
record. We model and monitor. in order to minimise damage to school for orphans and children
We interpret and advise. our environment. living in poverty.
 Education
Government &
Public Bodies
Health
Heritage, Arts
& Leisure
Industrial & Logistics
Office
Rail & Transport
Residential
Retail
Urban Regeneration
Utilities

Aerial Surveys & Inspection

Area Referencing Surveys
Building Information Modelling & Consultancy
Building Surveying Services & Technical Due Diligence
Condition Surveys
Construction Verification
Correlation Surveys
Environmental Planning Services
Estate Data Management Services
Heritage Recording
Infrastructure Surveys
Lease & Title Plans
Line & Level Sewer Surveys
Measured Building Surveys
Rail Surveys
Structural & Environmental Monitoring
Surveys for Planning, AVR & Rights of Light
Topographical Surveys
Underground Utilities Mapping
Visualisation
3D Modelling

Head Office London Office

Plowman Craven House 115 Southwark Bridge Road
Lea Business Park London
Lower Luton Road SE1 0AX
Harpenden Tel: +44 (0)20 7490 7700
Hertfordshire
AL5 5EQ
Tel: +44 (0)1582 765566

Email: info@plowmancraven.co.uk
Web: www.plowmancraven.co.uk

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Consult. Trust.
Trust. Innovate.
Innovate.