Severn Partnership Land Survey and 3D laser scanning blog

'Read All About It' - Severn Partnership in the Birmingham Post Newspaper

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Birmingham Post - 'Innovators look to the world and double turnover.'

If you happen to pick up a copy of the Birmingham Post this month and flick to page 7 of the 'Entrepreneur' section you will see an article on the Severn Partnership with our accountants RSM Tenon; 'Innovators look to the world and double turnover.'

The article has been written to discuss the success of the Severn Partnership over the previous few years with the help of RSM Tenon. It was back in 2004 that Mark Combes and Nick Blenkarn took the reigns of the company which now works extensively throughout the UK and worldwide providing a range of innovative solutions including railway surveying, 3D laser scanning, 3D modelling and Scan2BIM.

To see the article go to the Birmingham Post Online (remember page 7)

To find out more about the Severn Partnership and its services please visit our websites; Severn Partnership, 3D-Model & Scan2BIM, email us on webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or call us on 0844 880 8247.

Reminder: Scan2BIM presenting at WMCEE BIM conference - 31/01/12

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:16:00 +0000

West Sussex Hospital 3D Laser Scan to 3D BIM Model - Scan2BIM

Just a reminder for all you BIM people or want-to-be BIM people out there that the Scan2BIM team at the Severn Partnership will be presenting at the WMCEE 'Breaking down the barriers to BIM adoption' conference on 3D laser scanning to 3D BIM model for renovation, retro-fit and refurb projects.

The conference will take place on Tuesday 31st January 2012 at Faraday Wharf, Birmingham, with keynote speaker David Philp, Head of BIM implementation for the UK Cabinet office. It will be packed full of excellent presentations covering all aspects of BIM adoption with plenty of time for discussion and networking.

To find out more about the event visit http://www.wmcce.org/ and register your interest, or for more information on laser scanning and BIM email scan2bim@severnpartnership.co.uk or call Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

Cloud Computing with Google Apps at the Severn Partnership

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:37:00 +0000

Severn Partnership and Cloud Computing

Severn have fully moved to the 'Cloud'.

For many years Severn have used cloud computing for many of its administrative tools such as its online schedule board. They have now fully moved to a 'Cloud' based communication system with all emails now streamed through the Google cloud system. All 30 members of staff moved smoothly to the new system, with emails converting from @severnpartnership.co.uk to @severnpartnership.com.

Severn have also recently upgraded their IT system with a state-of-the-art server with 24Gb of RAM and dual processors, 8Tb of data storage with high speed SA hard drives in a RAID system designed to achieve optimal data security.

All these improvements allow the Partnership to continue to offer Quality Data, Measured Safely and Delivered Professionally on Time.

Heritage 3D Laser Scanning, Floor & Reflective Ceiling Plans Combermere Abbey

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Heritage 3D Laser Scanning for Internal building Survey

Severn were called in to undertake a high accuracy survey at the historic Comberemere Abbey Estate. The Heritage survey was focused around the estate's library, particularly its 16th century suspended plaster ceiling, which required restoration work.

The HDS Leica C10 laser scanner was ideal for the job as it could quickly produce highly accurate point clouds without the fear of damaging the historic structure further. The library and surrounding rooms were scanned and registered together to form a single point cloud. The resultant scan cloud was then used to produce highly detailed drawings of the library including floor plans, reflected ceiling plan, wall elevations and sections. These were then used to plan the restoration work.

For more information on laser scanning & surveying for heritage buildings or to discuss your project requirements further please email: webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Bob Hutchings on 0844 880 8247

Great Western Mainline Electrification Project - Structural Clearances

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Great Western Mainline Electrification Project - Clearance for 150 Structures

Is it going to fit?

Severn Partnership has been assisting a major engineering consultancy in answering this question for 150 Structures on the Great Western Mainline as part of the Great Western Electrification Project.

Severn Partnership High Accuracy Railway Surveying

Severn Partnership Surveyors have been producing Topographical Surveys to establish Clearances for blacklisted structures and provide sufficient information surrounding the structure to allow for alteration proposals.

The 8 month long project, which ran on time saw at its peak up to 10 structures surveyed in a single night shift.

There were no incidents and Severn ensured that all the data was to the highest Quality, measured Safely and Delivered Professionally on Time.

For more information on our high accuracy railway surveys or to discuss your project requirements further please email: webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Anett Dude on 0844 880 8247

Topographical Surveys for Structural Clearance Analysis

Track Renewals - Track Alignment & Cess Detail Surveying

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

High Accuracy Track Alignment & Cess Detail Surveying

With the continuous need to replace rail track, the Renewal train has played a vital role in delivering this rapid renewal system. Working alongside this, Severn has provided the high accuracy survey data critical to its continuing success.

Track Renewal Train - Railway Surveying

Recently Severn have completed over 80,975 yards (approx. 46 miles) of topographical track alignment and cess detail survey along a section of the busy WCML LNW Route. This work produced 30 digital survey models in both MX Genio and AutoCAD formats and 373 separate SC0 files for ClearRoute Gauging Analysis.

80% of the work was carried out in a Green Zone working environment, utilising both midweek night line blockages and weekend T3 possessions. All the work was produced to the highest quality standards and delivered professionally on time.

For more information on our high accuracy railway surveys or to discuss your project requirements further please email: webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Jamie Price on 0844 880 8247

Scan2BIM presenting at WMCEE BIM adoption conference - 31/01/12

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:29:00 +0000

Scan2BIM - laser scan to 3D Revit BIM model

The Scan2BIM team at the Severn Partnership will be presenting at the WMCEE 'Breaking down the barriers to BIM Adoption' conference on everything laser scan and BIM related.

West Midland Centre for Constructin Excellence Conference

The conference will take place on Tuesday 31st January 2012, with keynote speaker David Philp, Head of BIM implementation for the UK Cabinet office. It will be packed full of excellent presentations covering all aspects of BIM adoption with plenty of time for discussion and networking.

To find out more about the event visit http://www.wmcce.org/ and register your interest, or for more information on laser scanning and BIM email scan2bim@severnpartnership.co.uk or call Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

Hope to see you there...

Crossrail High Accuracy Surveying for Tunneling Monitoring

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Crossrail Amberg Kinematic Laser Scan Point Cloud - Track

As the Crossrail project starts it’s tunneling under the streets and infrastructure of London a huge amount of preparation work is going on to prevent monitor and subsidence.

Crossrail Amberg Kinematic Laser Scan Point Cloud - Paddington

Tunneling has already begun from the Western Portal, just outside Paddington Station, where The Severn Partnership has been busy compiling a comprehensive data set to be used for the monitoring of Network Rail infrastructure as the huge Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) munch their way underneath.

Crossrail Paddington P-way Track Survey

Combining High Accuracy Leica TS30, 0.5 arc second 0.5mm, Total Stations with the latest Amberg Track Geometry Measuring Devices to coordinate every track and cross over unit on the approach to Paddington Station has provided the Crossrail team with a benchmark survey to monitor changes against. In addition a Kinematic Laser Scan Point Cloud provides a 3 dimensional model of all overhead line equipment and gantry structures prior to the TBMs passing underneath. Should any movement occur during tunneling, the entire stretch of track and infrastructure can be precisely reinstated with confidence. If all goes to plan, no one will even know the machines have been there....

For more information or to discuss your project requirements further please email: webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Rollo Rigby on 0844 880 8247

3D Laser Scan to BIM - Shrewsbury Town FC

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

On-site 3D Laser Scanning of Shrewsbury Town FC Stadium

The Severn Partnership has embarked on the task of 3D laser scanning all of the Shrewsbury Town FC ground, internals and externals for conversion to a BIM 3D model.

The laser scanning is going to take place over a period of about a month, with teams working around Shrewsbury's busy football and conference schedule. Once the laser scans have been completed they are passed to our 3D modelling department for BIM modelling.

They are using the latest Autodesk Revit Architecture, Structure and MEP 2012 software to create the stadium into an intelligent parametric model. Due to the number and size of the scans, the point cloud has be sectioned up for ease of use and imported directly into Revit one section at a time.

Watch this space to find out more about this project in the coming weeks...

If you wish to find out more please visit our new Scan to BIM website; www.scan2bim.info or to discuss your project requirements further please email webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

3D Laser Scanned Point Cloud of Shrewsbury's Greenhous Meadow

Charles Darwin - Laser Scan to Mesh 3D Model

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Charles Darwin Statue, Shrewsbury - 3D Laser Scan

Charles Darwin Meshed 3D Model from Scan Cloud

If someone was asked to name two things that came from Shrewsbury, they would most likely answer the Severn Partnership and Charles Darwin. Severn recently decided to bring these two together and use their Laser Scanning expertise to laser scan the Charles Darwin statue outside the Shrewsbury Library.

The scanning was completed over one morning and registered together by the same afternoon. This laser scan was then meshed using MeshLab, an open-source meshing software. This mesh was then refined and visualised using Autodesk 3DS Max to create a photo-realistic rendering.

Severn hopes to expand their strong links with Shrewsbury and scan more of the famously historical buildings and features of the town.

To find out more about 3D Laser Scanning, Mesh 3D Modelling & Visualisation please visit our websites; www.severnpartnership.co.uk and www.3d-model.co.uk or to discuss your project requirements further please email webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

Severn Partnership YouTube channel

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Severn Partnership have launched a new YouTube channel that will host all their videos and highlights from the world of surveying, 3D laser scanning, 3D modelling, visualisation & scan2BIM.

To see more videos please visit our Severn Partnership YouTube Channel and subscribe to keep up to date with the latest videos.

To see more videos on our Scan2BIM services please visit our Scan2BIM YouTube Channel and subscribe to keep up to date.

Laser Scan to BIM Model - Harper Adams University

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:31:00 +0000

Laser Scan to Rendered BIM Model - Harper Adams University

Severn has recently completed a project creating a BIM model from laser scan data for Harper Adams University. The model was used to create section drawings, elevations, floor and roof plans for planning applications and future renovation work.

Revit BIM Model - Harper Adams University

The laser scanning was completed over 2 days using the latest Leica C10 HD scanner.

The BIM model was created using Autodesk Revit with its in-built point cloud engine, which meant that the model was created very quickly and accurately.

All the door and window families were created parametrically within Revit specifically for this project.

What'er Day - Severn go Rafting

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:13:00 +0000

Severn White Water Rafting - I Think!!!

As part of a company training and team building day, Severn Partnership staff took to the river Tryweryn with life jackets and paddles for White Water Rafting. After travelling to Bala, Wales all rafters were required to squeeze into wetsuits, some with more ease than others.

Serious Rafters!!!

Extreme Rafting!!!

After splitting into 3 groups, Severn were taught all the skills needed to survive the dangerous Welsh rapids and took to it like a duck to water (apologises for the pun).

Severn Partnership Post-Wetsuits

Severn Partnership Pre-Wetsuits

All rafts managed to get 4 runs down the rapids with only 2 men overboard.

Special mention goes to Tom Thorn who found great difficulty in getting into the raft, falling in at the start and Martin Oakes the victim of a blind-sided raft-ram between 2 rafts.

Messing about on the River

Hysterical Laughter

Rafting was a reward to all staff at the Severn Partnership for all their effort and good work for a year well done.

Next up Christmas Party, watch this space...

Severn Partnership in action!!!

Laser Scan to 3D Revit BIM Model

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:19:00 +0000

3D Laser Scan to 3D Revit Bim Model

The Severn Partnership have been involved on a project with Laing O'Rourke and BDP using High Definition Laser Scanning to create a 3D BIM Revit Model of a large hospital site.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the creation and management of data through a building's life cycle and revolves around the use of intelligent 3D CAD models. Severn utilised Autodesk Revit and 3D Laser Scan data to build an as-built intelligent BIM model of the Thomas Kemp Tower and surrounding buildings at West Sussex Hospital, Brighton.

3D Laser Scan of Thomas Kemp Tower

3D Laser Scanning was used to capture both the externals and internals of the majority of the site, which was then modelled in Revit to create intelligent walls, roofs, windows and other components. The completed model is being used in many aspects of the design process including; MEP design, structural analysis, structural alterations, clash detection and project management.

Laser Scan - Above & Underground Point Cloud

For more information or to discuss your project requirements further please email webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

Please visit our website to find out more about Building Information Modelling

Autodesk Revit BIM Model

Formula Severn - Surveying the Racing Line

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:00:00 +0000

3D Laser Scan at Silverstone Circuit

Using the latest Leica High Definition Surveying (HDS) equipment to minimise race circuit disruption, Severn Partnership surveyed through the night to provide a complete high accuracy 3D Laser Scan of the Silverstone, Stowe Park Race Circuit.

The completed 3D Laser Scan was used to extract quality 3D track geometry data for use in race car simulation.

The comprehensive data set added value to the project by allowing the simulation to include the entire race environment, including key sighting points used by professional Formula 1 drivers.

Severn used techniques refined in many years of rail experience to provide high quality data, measured safely, delivered professionally on time with limited circuit access.

For more information or to discuss your project requirements further pllease email webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Rollor Rigby on 0844 880 8247.

The Shipping Forecast

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:39:00 +0000

Jan Steen, 3D Model for Navigation Software

More ships have been added to our fleet of Nautical 3D models. The Jan Steen is a vessel owned by Global Marine Systems (GMS) and is going to be used on the London Offshore Wind Array.

The high accuracy 3D model was created from 3D Laser Scan data collected while the vessel was in dry dock in Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. It was created using Rhino3D and Autodesk 3DS Max and will be used in GMS's onboard 3D navigation system.

Click here for more information regarding our Shipping & Marine Services
Or call Mark King (3D Modelling & Visulaisation) on 0844 880 8247

Jan Steen, Rhino3D Model

High Accuracy Ship 3D Model

Survey to Visualisation...and everything in-between.

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:57:00 +0000

King's House, Manchester 3D Visualisation

Severn Partnership use the latest 3D laser scanning technology to create highly accurate point clouds as seen in the vellow image below. This cloud of 3D points, accurate to +/-3mm forms the basis of either conventional measured building survey elevations for planning applications, or the shell of a 3D solid model which can be rendered (coloured) for visual realism if required.

Laser Scan - 2D CAD Elevations - 3D Model - 3D Visualisation

For more information or to discuss your project requirements further pllease email webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Mark King on 0844 880 8247

It's Art if we say it is !!!

noreply@blogger.com (Nick Blenkarn) — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:49:00 +0000


Cable Laying ship in dry dock

Land Surveys as modern art - perhaps not the Turner prize this year, but when we combine fined registered scan cloud data with site images the results are quite colourful !

We have the ship in dry dock - 3D laser scanning to create a 3D model of the ship hull - completed in one day on site. The point cloud is coloured with reference to height.

The founding Fathers of Birmingham

Next is a statue of the Founding Fathers of Birmingham for insurance records and to enable repairs based on measurement and accurate records should they be required.

Architectural laser scanning

This Facade elevation in Manchester was for heritage planning approval ready for internal remodelling of the building. Deliverables were 2D elevations and plan
sections.

Barr Beacon Heritage laser scanning

Barr Beacon was surveyed for an Architectural consultancy, requiring topographical survey, cross sections and elevations. Scanning for historical archive of monuments can also cover against potential future damage.....

For more information, call Nick Blenkarn at he Severn Partnership on 0844 880 8247 or email webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk

Using cloud computing for business efficiency

noreply@blogger.com (Nick Blenkarn) — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:06:00 +0000

Severn Partnership were early adopters of cloud computing to aid scheduling of surveyors and equipment - answering the age old question of:

Who is where, using what equipment, driving which vehicle, doing what and when for whom ?

Why ? - to allow seamless scheduling of resources and ensure that planning survey activities goes as smooth as possible. We were looking to avoid any double booking of time and enable real time scheduling between all management personnel.

Business linked picked up on this an asked Nick Blenkarn for advice & pointers...

Cloud computing also introduced us to working efficiently with collaborative documents - eradicating duplication of effort and numerous confusing revisions of spreadsheets or DOCs flying around by email.

Get your head out of the clouds and get it in the cloud.

Business link article on cloud computing for SMEs

Lighting Up the Severn Partnership

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:56:00 +0000

3D Scan & Model used for 'Right of Light' Analysis in Reading

The Severn Partnership was called in to 3D Laser Scan a large area of central Reading for use in a 'Right of Light' assessment. From the registered point cloud a 3D block model of the key buildings and facades that may be affected by the new structure were created, particular attention was paid to the positions of windows.

Any new build that may infringe on a neighbours 'Right to Light' may result in dispute and legal investigation. 'Right of Light' assessments allow individuals or organisations to assess the impact of any new build virtually before any construction work had begun.

Using the point cloud allowed the 3D model to be created quickly, efficiently and accurately. It was also used a quality assurance to visually check that the model was accurate to the surveyed laser scan.

For more information or to discuss your project requirements further please see;
Our Legal Investigation Webpage or contact Mark King on 0844 880 8247

Reading - 'Right to Light' 3D Model

Shropshire Business Awards 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Wed, 18 May 2011 15:16:00 +0000

Severn Partnership - finalists for the Shropshire Business Award for Innovation & Technology.

We have recently been shortlisted for the final four of the Shropshire Business Awards 2011 for innovation and technology. The awards ceremony is being held on Friday the 3rd June 2011 at the Telford International Centre.

The award focuses on businesses that have used innovation and technology to benefit the whole company and its clients. We have put forward our use of 3D CAD modelling from laser scan data as one of many innovative tools we use to help improve our service.

In 2008 Severn were shortlisted for the same award, but unfortunately did not win. Hopefuly this year we can go one step further and bring back the trophy.......fingers crossed.

Arthritis Research UK Golf Day - Severn Partnership

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Wed, 18 May 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Severn's Ryder Cup Team

The Severn Partnership attended the Arthritis Research UK Golf Day 2011, held at Oswestry Golf Club, Shropshire. The team included Mark Combes, Jamie Price, Anett Dude and Mark King.

Unfortunately Severn's team failed to bring back the trophy, but hopefully this is just a stepping stone for the big Shropshire Major of the year, the RICS Lionheart Golf Day at 'The Shropshire'.

If you are interested, there are still limited places left. For more information please follow this link RICS Golf Day in aid of LionHeart or contact Mark Combes on 0844 880 8247.

Mark 'Montgomery' Combes

Mark 'Vijay' King

Jamie 'Woosnam' Price

University of Wolverhampton - End of Year Show 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Mark King) — Mon, 16 May 2011 08:21:00 +0000

Mark Combes - Handing out Awards

The University of Wolverhampton kindly invited Mark Combes and Mark King to hand out awards at their 2011 End of Year Show for the Architectural Design Department.

Over the past 18 months, Severn Partnership and the University of Wolverhampton have built up a strong relationship through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme and various funded student projects.

The standard of work on show at the exhibition was very high, with the winners well deserving of their awards. The exhibition is on all this week, so hurry down to the main campus at Wolverhampton University to check it out for yourself.

We are hiring....Interviews for Land Surveyor posts

noreply@blogger.com (Nick Blenkarn) — Tue, 10 May 2011 12:05:00 +0000

We are looking to interview for Geomatics / Land Surveyors to recruit to our team.

Severn Partnership are inviting job applications from Surveyors preferably with a suitable survey qualification. Some commercial experience beneficial but not essential as training will be provided through the Investor in People National Standard with the future options of RICS and CICES development.

The right candidates will be self motivated team player’s who can respond to instruction with the measurement of quality site data, can office process through a quality assurance programme and deliver to deadlines.

Based in Shrewsbury, working Nationwide or abroad, site & office.

Competitive packages offered.

Contact Mark Combes or Anett Dude by email at:

recruitment@severnpartnership.co.uk

2011 RICS Golf day in aid of LionHeart at 'The Shropshire'

noreply@blogger.com (Nick Blenkarn) — Wed, 04 May 2011 15:37:00 +0000

This is a Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Annual Golf Challenge (been going for decades) to raise money for RICS Lionheart Charity but to also have fun and network amongst the construction community in Shropshire, Marches & beyond. Stableford Competition.

Date: 23rd June, 2011

£47 Per Person or £188 per team (4 No) + VAT

Price includes Dinner and Prizes

Who should Go:
Estate Agents, Rural Practice, Geomatic Surveyors, Architects, Business Consultancies, Software Companies, Construction Companies, Engineering Consultancies, Property Developers

Location:
'The Shropshire' Golf course, Telford
Granville Park, Muxton,
Telford, SHROPSHIRE TF2 8PQ GB

The Shropshire Golf Course website

Lionheart Website

Details of the day to download

2010 Blog of event

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