Site Engineer vs Surveyor in the UK – What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Site Engineers, Setting Out Engineers and Surveyors are often treated as interchangeable, but on UK civils projects the differences matter for competence, documentation and delivery. This guide explains the roles clearly and why it matters for contractors, PMs, QSs and international engineers.
How Long Does a Full Utility Survey Typically Take – and When Should It Be Scheduled?
Utility surveys are one of the simplest ways to de-risk excavation, drainage or piling — but only if they’re scheduled early. In this guide, we break down how long a full PAS 128 utility survey really takes, what happens on-site vs during CAD processing, and when it should sit within your programme to avoid redesign, service strikes and stand-down costs.
