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Accurate surveying for every stage of your project

Accurate survey information is the foundation of every successful engineering and construction project. Whether you’re planning a new development, preparing for construction or recording completed infrastructure, reliable survey data helps ensure every decision is based on precise information.

Our engineering surveying services support projects from initial site investigations through to construction and final completion records. Using modern GPS equipment, optical surveying technology and drone surveying, we provide accurate data that engineers, architects, contractors and developers can rely on.

From small developments through to major infrastructure projects, we tailor our surveying approach to suit the unique requirements of every site.

Our engineering surveying services include:

3D ground surveying

Drone surveying and photogrammetry

Construction setout surveying

Underground asset location

Earthworks and machine control

Building location and level verification

As-built surveys

Digital terrain models

Settlement monitoring

Our Engineering Surveying Services

Explore our specialist services, from planning and design through
to construction support and quality assurance.

01 3D Ground Surveying
Every successful design begins with understanding what already exists on site.

Our 3D ground surveying services accurately capture the existing terrain, structures and site features to create detailed digital models used for engineering design, planning and construction.

Unlike cadastral surveying, which focuses on legal property boundaries, engineering surveying concentrates on accurately modelling the physical characteristics of a site.

Depending on your project requirements, we can complete surveys using:

  • High-precision GPS equipment
  • Optical total station surveying
  • Drone photogrammetry
  • Traditional field surveying techniques

The information gathered can be used to produce:

  • Digital terrain models (DTMs)
  • Contour plans
  • Existing site plans
  • Surface models
  • Engineering design information
Every project is different. Some clients only require the ground surface, while others need buildings, structures or additional site features included within the survey. We tailor every survey to provide the level of detail your project requires.
Drone surveying provides a fast and efficient way to capture detailed information across large or difficult-to-access sites.

Using photogrammetry, thousands of overlapping aerial photographs are processed to generate accurate three-dimensional models of the site.

Drone surveying is ideal for projects such as:

  • Land development
  • Subdivisions
  • Roading projects
  • Highway alignments
  • Flood recovery works
  • Large construction sites
  • Earthworks monitoring
Combining drone technology with traditional ground surveying provides an efficient and highly accurate representation of the site while reducing time spent collecting field data.
Knowing what lies beneath the ground is just as important as understanding what is visible on the surface.

Before excavation or construction begins, we can help identify and locate existing underground infrastructure, reducing the risk of costly damage and construction delays.

Underground asset investigations may include:

  • Water infrastructure
  • Wastewater networks
  • Stormwater systems
  • Utility services
  • Service plans from asset owners
  • Cable locating
  • Ground sensing technologies
  • Access chamber and manhole surveys
The information is combined with surface survey data to create accurate three-dimensional models showing both above-ground and underground infrastructure.
Once construction begins, accurate setout ensures every element is built in the correct location and at the correct level.

Construction setout surveying transfers engineering designs from the plans onto the ground, providing contractors with precise reference points throughout construction.

Our construction surveying services include:

  • Earthworks setout
  • Machine control support
  • Building gridlines
  • Building locations
  • Underground service setout
  • Drainage and pipeline setout
  • Manholes and infrastructure positioning
  • Structural positioning
Whether it’s a residential building, commercial development or major infrastructure project, precise setout helps minimise errors, avoid costly rework and keep construction progressing smoothly.
Many building projects require independent survey verification before construction can continue.

We provide accurate location and level verification to confirm that foundations, slabs and buildings have been constructed in accordance with approved plans and consent requirements.

Verification surveys can include:

  • Foundation positioning
  • Slab level verification
  • Building location certificates
  • Flood level compliance
  • Council and building authority certification
These surveys provide confidence for builders, developers and councils that construction is proceeding in the correct location and to the required design levels.
Accurate records after construction are essential for future maintenance, asset management and council compliance.

As-built surveys record the final position of completed infrastructure, creating detailed plans and digital records of what has actually been constructed.

These surveys commonly include:

  • Water infrastructure
  • Wastewater networks
  • Stormwater systems
  • Underground services
  • Roads
  • Structures
  • Site infrastructure
The completed information can be supplied to councils, asset owners or private clients as detailed plans and digital datasets for future reference.
Some projects require ongoing monitoring to measure how the ground changes over time.

Settlement monitoring is commonly used where construction occurs on soft ground or where significant earthworks may influence surrounding land.

Regular monitoring provides valuable information for engineers and contractors throughout construction and helps confirm when ground movement has stabilised before the next stage of work proceeds.

Every project has different surveying requirements.

Some developments only require a simple ground survey, while others need detailed underground service mapping, construction setout, ongoing monitoring and final as-built documentation.

Our experienced team works closely with engineers, contractors, developers and project managers to determine the most appropriate surveying solution for your project and deliver accurate information you can rely on.

Whether you’re planning a new development, preparing for construction or completing a major infrastructure project, accurate survey information is essential.

Contact our team to discuss your project and learn how our engineering surveying services can help deliver accurate data from planning through to project completion.

Let’s Discuss Your Project

Every successful project starts with the right advice.

Whether you’re still exploring options or ready to begin construction, we’d be happy to discuss your requirements and recommend the most practical path forward.

Contact Civil Services (HB) Ltd today to speak with one of our experienced engineers or project specialists.

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9/11 Wakefield Street, Onekawa, Napier, 4110

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