Floor Plans
Floor Plans
We use the latest hand held PDA computers linked to bluetooth Leica disto's, running MBS 'Real Time' software. Using this latest measurement technology, we are enable to see the drawing evolve as we measure the building allowing us to editing and make site adjustments before returning to the office, using this system virtually negates errors or omISSIons.
Our standard floor plans include, walls, windows, doors, staircases, steps, fire escapes, radiators, sanitary ware in bathrooms, kitchens and toilets, together with fixed units such as cupboards, work surfaces etc. We also quote floor levels, floor to cill, cill to head heights, ceiling, underside of beam and suspended ceiling heights. We also show the entry positions of the main services and meters of gas, water, electricity and telecom.
As an over / extra fee we can add electrical sockets and switches, telecom points, positions of wall and ceiling lights, fire alarms, sounders, cornicing, dado rails and skirting boards, or any other specialist equipment within the building.
There are 3 types of floor plan surveys:
Unconnected: Where an instrument is not used and the floor plan is a stand alone plan, which does not need relating to the rest of the building, such as calculating internal floor areas, or a basic layout plan.
Semi - Connected: Where a total station instrument is used to detail window and door openings, changes in direction of walls, both internally and externally to a high degree of accuracy, in order to measure the correct shape of the building (usually at ground level). The walls are draw on top of each other to form the above floors, this is used mostly for refurbishment, space planning and facilities management plans.
Fully Connected: Where a total station instrument is used as per the semi - controlled survey, but control is established on each floor of the building. With the control on each floor related to same grid, the true position of each floor is created and vertical and horizontal differences can be measured, this method is usually used for buildings undergoing major refits, structural alterations or extensions.
When carrying out surveys we endeavor to minimize disruption to clients and will often work out of office hours or weekends to accommodate.
