What Is the Most Accurate Equipment for Setting Out Large Highways Projects?
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.
National Security Underground: The Utilities You’ll Never See on a Plan
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.
Cut, Fill, and Cost: How Accurate Volume Analysis Protects Your Budget
Every cubic metre matters. Find out how accurate volume analysis protects your construction budget from hidden cut and fill costs.
UK Coordinate Systems Explained: Why the Right Choice Matters for Survey Control
Using the wrong UK coordinate system can mean centimetre-level misalignments. Learn how to avoid costly errors with OSM15 vs OSM32.
How to Transfer DWG Plans to a Construction Site with Precision
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.
As-Built Surveys for Highways Projects: What We Capture and Why It Matters
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.
Why Control Networks Matter More Than You Think
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.
Choosing the Right Survey Partner: What to Ask Before You Break Ground
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.
