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The document discusses survey data deliverables and long-term records. It notes that the format and recipients of final survey data should be established upfront, as deliverables in varying formats may incur added costs. While paper was traditionally used, digital formats like CAD are now common. Long-term 'as-built' surveys after construction are recommended to document the building and be retained for maintenance and future use, in digital formats compatible with standard systems. Good surveyors retain records for at least five years.

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Final Products PDF

The document discusses survey data deliverables and long-term records. It notes that the format and recipients of final survey data should be established upfront, as deliverables in varying formats may incur added costs. While paper was traditionally used, digital formats like CAD are now common. Long-term 'as-built' surveys after construction are recommended to document the building and be retained for maintenance and future use, in digital formats compatible with standard systems. Good surveyors retain records for at least five years.

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Final products Deliverables


The media for the final delivery of survey data should be specified, as should the recipients. If data is to be supplied in varying formats to different parties, this needs to be ascertained at the outset. Additional costs may accrue if deliverables turn out to be required in differing formats once a project has been completed. Paper prints are relatively easy and inexpensive to produce. However, it is now most likely that the data will be delivered in digital form, via the internet or on a CD. If a client wishes to have a particular CAD format or layering system, then this should be determined before the survey commences. Techniques such as 3D digital photography or 3D laser-scanning can create very large file sizes, with specific software required to read them. The professional surveyor can assist in recommending suitable software or methods for effective use of this data.

Long-term records
After the completion of construction, a true 'as-built' survey is recommended. This can be used to check the area (gross and net) of the building in question and then be retained as part of the logbook of the property. It should be made available in digital form, to be used with standard CAD systems, as well as other office software. Good surveyors will keep their records for at least five years. The plans will be an invaluable tool for the maintenance of the building and for any future disposal. It is surprising how few reliable drawings of relatively new buildings are available to staff employed to conduct servicing and maintenance operations on a property. It is worth considering the use of an information system (such as Geographic Information Systems - GIS) to help with buildings and facilities management. In these systems, each space can be allocated a unique reference number linked to the drawings, enabling computer-based analyses and rapid reporting. Additional attribute data on size, condition, occupancy, and facilities can be added. Developments in software are now facilitating greater compatibility and easier links between databases originally created separately.

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