CASE STUDY
A LARGE AND COMPLEX 2,000 SQM SITE IS SURVEYED INTERNALLY & EXTERNALLY SO CONSTRUCTION CAN BE APPROVED BY COUNCIL AND COMPLETED ON TIME AND ON BUDGET. THE BACKGROUND We were chosen by the developer because we completed numerous successful projects for them over the past 40 years. The client specialises in high rise apartments and approached us to survey both the site and the internal dimensions of an existing building. They needed to know detailed specifications about the interior features of the building (i.e., windows, doors, walls) as well as external features of the 2000 sqm site, including the levels of all the eaves and gutters. 1
Street view of the house
The client entrusted us with this project because they were comfortable with the work we have had performed for them over the past several decades. THEY KNOW FIRST-HAND that we follow strict systems and procedures, and our drawings are consistently drawn according to their expectations.
View of the right hand side yard
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CASE STUDY
Clarity in setting the project’s expectations and deliverables is always a challenge, one that in this instance was substantially reduced because of the LONG-STANDING TRUST and processes established between our two teams. THIS LEAD TO VERY HIGH EFFICIENCIES AND LOWER COSTS compared to other surveying companies with no knowledge or background of the client’s specific needs, expectations and preferences. Our clients appreciates our FLEXIBILITY when things don’t go as expected. We have countless processes in place to accommodate all reasonable requests at minimal additional cost to complete the project by balancing the clients’ changing needs with the legal, regulatory and contextual/physical requirements. THE CHALLENGE The existing building occupied a sizeable 2000 sqm lot with numerous retaining walls. It was surrounded by 47 trees, garden sets across different levels, a concrete slab, an existing pergola and in-ground swimming pool. The challenge was to include all relevant details, accounting for all the internal and external features that would affect the proposed (new) development. Also, to make things more challenging, the gradient of the site had a four-meter drop that needed to be accounted for correctly.
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Council regulations apply to trees in regard to height and we are required to include those details in the drawings so the client could determine whether the trees could be cut and removed and if council permission was needed to do so.
View of rear garden
View of rear yard
15 Parkes St Parramatta, NSW 2150 x T: 02 9806 3000 x F: 02 9891 2806 www.DonovanAssociates.com.au
CASE STUDY OUR SOLUTION The comprehensive set of drawings were provided to the client. With them in hand, the client was able to build according to their design. The drawings included: Measurements of the corners of the building and heights, eave heights, the approximate position of the sewer line as well as the location of the drainage and electrical cables. The water meters, gas mains, electrical boxes, telecom pits and hydrants were also carefully delineated. The client was also provided with detailed information on the species, the diameter of the trunk, and height of and the condition of all the trees o nthe expansive property. A minimum of two experienced drafters checked each drawing. A copy of the drawings was given to the registered surveyor for final verification and approval. We follow strict quality assurance systems and procedures to complete all projects efficiently and cost effectively.
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View of rear garden
The client received all the documents required, a PDF and CAD version of the drawings, the photos we took on site, copies of the title, Deposited Plan 88b, all relevant covenants, Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) plans and the GPS coordinates. With this information in hand, the client could then proceed with the building work confident in knowing that all essential details have been accounted for and verified to their strict specifications and expectations.
Contour & detail plan
15 Parkes St Parramatta, NSW 2150 x T: 02 9806 3000 x F: 02 9891 2806 www.DonovanAssociates.com.au