PAS 128 sets the standard for underground utility surveys in UK construction. This guide explains what each survey type means, how to interpret confidence levels, and how PAS 128 helps reduce risk on highways and civils projects before you break ground.

Pot-ended and abandoned cables are some of the hardest buried services to identify. This blog explains why standard detection methods can’t locate them, what this means for PAS 128 surveys, and how project teams can plan safer excavations despite these limitations.

 Before any as-built report leaves our office, it goes through a detailed internal verification process. Here’s how AKN Engineering ensures accuracy and consistency before client sign-off.

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.

Underground cables and pipes can turn into costly delays. Learn how a PAS 128 utility survey helps avoid strikes, improve safety, and keep your site moving.

Before you break ground, what’s under the surface? Learn how utilities surveys help prevent delays, reduce risk, and improve planning on highways and building projects.

Mistakes in site engineering can delay projects and increase costs. This guide breaks down the top 5 issues we see on site—and how to avoid them with clear, practical steps. A must-read for project managers, engineers, and construction students.

IWhen planning your career path in surveying and construction, two major professional organisations tend to come up in conversation - CICES and RICS. Based on our experience working across numerous construction projects in Hertfordshire and surrounding counties, we've put together this straightforward comparison to help you decide which membership would benefit you most.