Not all equipment is equal when it comes to setting out highways projects. Learn which instruments deliver the highest accuracy and why — plus how AKN Engineering ensures every design line is built right.

GPR surveys can’t see everything — they detect disturbances and metallic objects beneath the surface. Learn why a layered approach gives safer, more accurate results on UK construction sites.

Not everything beneath the surface is meant to be found. Some underground utilities are classified — hidden for national security reasons. Learn how utility surveyors identify the invisible networks that keep the UK running safely without ever appearing on a plan.

Every cubic metre matters. Find out how accurate volume analysis protects your construction budget from hidden cut and fill costs.

Using the wrong UK coordinate system can mean centimetre-level misalignments. Learn how to avoid costly errors with OSM15 vs OSM32.

Moving from CAD drawing to ground needs millimetre precision. Discover how AKN Engineering sets out DWG plans to keep your project on time and on spec.

Learn how to align GNSS with local site coordinates and why calibration files are critical for highways and machine control projects.

An as-built survey is more than a drawing – it’s proof of what’s been built. Here’s what it tells you, why it matters, and how it helps contractors and clients.

One small survey error can snowball into big problems—programme delays, cost overruns, disputes, and safety risks. Learn how to avoid them and keep your project on track.

Topographic survey or as-built survey – what’s the difference, and which is right for your project? This guide explains the purpose of each, when to use them, and how asking for the right survey helps avoid delays, disputes, and scope creep.

Volume analysis plays a vital role in managing construction projects. It reduces the risk of over-excavation and underestimation, optimising both time and costs.

 As-built surveys for highways aren’t just admin — they’re your QA, your proof of compliance, and your long-term asset record. Here's what they include and why they matter.

Think control points are just nails in the ground? Think again. Discover why control networks are the foundation of accurate setting out, risk reduction, and build success.

Before you break ground, are you sure what lies beneath? From PAS 128 standards to survey turnaround times, here’s what every PM should ask before hiring a utility surveyor.

Think the Building Safety Act only applies to high-rise flats? Think again. Here's what site engineers, surveyors, and contractors need to know—and how to stay compliant on infrastructure and highways projects.

What happens after a land survey? From topographical data to clean CAD drawings, here’s how AKN Engineering processes survey data for construction and highways projects across the UK.

From access issues to last-minute CAD updates, here are five real-world challenges site engineers face during setting out — and how to avoid them on your next project.

Design and build only work when you know what’s above and below ground. Discover how topo + utility surveys lead to smarter, safer project starts.

Not sure when to request a topographic survey or a volume As-built surveys aren’t just a handover box to tick — they’re proof of what was built and when. Here’s how we get it right, every time.

Not sure when to request a topographic survey or a volume calculation? This post breaks it down in simple terms. Perfect for site engineers, QSs, and PMs managing highways or infrastructure jobs.