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Sarah Jones, Employee Experience Coordinator from Arco said: “We welcomed the opportunity to support on the DIY SOS project as Arco is committed to contributing to projects that truly make a positive impact to the community and help the lives of local people. Arco prides itself on supporting local initiatives like this DIY SOS project and will continue to look for opportunities to donate our time and resources to support local communities.
“I was fortunate to spend time on the site and watch tradespeople from the Yorkshire area and beyond assemble to build this essential centre for young people, distributing safety equipment so that they could devote their time to construction on such a tight deadline.”
New guide helps with reliable geospatial surveys
A new guide titled “Do You Need a Survey?” has been published to help professionals across the UK’s built environment sector make informed decisions when procuring geospatial surveys. Produced by the Survey Liaison Group (SLG) — a collaboration between the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), and The Survey Association (TSA) — the guide aims to reduce project risk, save time and money, and promote best practice across the industry.
Geospatial surveys are often the first step in major construction, infrastructure, or land development projects. If done correctly, they deliver high-value data that informs planning, design, and delivery, while avoiding costly delays and errors. However, with many companies offering survey services — some without the appropriate qualifications — choosing the right provider can be challenging.
“Collaboration between CICES, TSA and RICS has been critical in producing ‘Do you need a survey.’ This is a first in our sector, providing the level of confidence
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that is essential to those considering commissioning a survey.”– Simon Hamlyn CICES
The guide outlines key factors to consider, including:
• The importance of using firms that are members of RICS, CICES, or TSA
• How to verify qualifications, insurance, and experience
• The role of survey control, health & safety, and project-specific accuracy
• Common risks of engaging underqualified providers
It stresses that while the lowest-cost provider may seem appealing, poor- quality surveys can lead to significant long-term costs, project disruption, and liability issues. Professional survey firms, regulated by RICS, or members of CICES or TSA, follow codes of conduct, maintain ongoing training, and offer redress mechanisms in the rare event that problems arise.
The guide is designed for engineers, architects, planners, developers, asset managers, and other professionals responsible for commissioning geospatial data. It also provides links to further technical resources and
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“The accuracy and reliability of early- stage survey data can determine the success of an entire project. This guide empowers clients to commission surveys with confidence, by knowing what to ask and what standards to expect.” – James Kavanagh RICS
“Professionally recognised geospatial firms don’t just provide data — they provide confidence. This guide is about helping clients make the right call, first time.” – Oliver Viney TSA
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