Land surveying is a highly profitable industry because of increasing population and urbanisation. Significant developments in surveying technology have pushed the industry forward by helping land surveyors collect more accurate data and improve infrastructure development, but traditional surveying equipment is still used today.
Challenges facing the land surveying industry are increasing, like the climate crisis, with the built environment responsible for an estimated 40% of global carbon emissions. However, with the rise of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to robotics, and more action being taken around the climate crisis, the future of land surveying looks promising, and more improvements are likely to be seen in 2024 across the land surveying industry.
Advancements in Building Information Modelling Surveying Software for 2024
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has slowly been integrated into various sectors of the surveying industry. Surveying trends for 2024 will certainly include BIM integration. In fact, from January 2024, public works contracts over £100m will have BIM requirements and over the next four years, these requirements will be extended to include projects with a value of less than £1m.
The integration of BIM will significantly enhance the efficiency, communication, and cost of land surveying projects. Advancements on the Internet of Things (IoT) will improve data integration with its ability to provide real-time data, improve asset management, and manage building operations more efficiently due to its remote monitoring capabilities.
Blockchain-Enabled Surveying Software Innovations for 2024
The advancement of blockchain technology will improve the ability of BIM through improved security, reducing. the risk of data manipulation and streamlining supply chain management by recording transactions preventing the risk of defects or delays. This improvement makes it a key surveying software for 2024.
Leveraging LiDAR Technology as a Key Surveying Trend for 2024
Another significant innovation in the surveying industry is LiDAR technology. This technology provides accurate 3D measurements of the earth’s surface to provide detailed mapping. Advancements in sensor technology will further improve the efficiency and effectiveness of LiDAR systems.
Integrating LiDAR with other technologies – like BIM – will allow surveyors to create actionable insights using data from LiDAR. Initially quite an expensive technology because of its accuracy and precision, LiDAR could be worth investing in for surveying the future.
Robotics at the Forefront of Surveying the Future
There has also been significant impact on the advancement in robotics on the surveying industry. Innovations in drones and sensors have made this surveying technology more accessible, helping to improve both productivity and efficiency within the surveying industry. It would take less time for a drone to fly over a site and capture high-resolution images compared to using traditional surveying methods. Also, it is safer to use robots to enter potentially unknown and hazardous locations.
Surveying the future will continue to evolve and change as equipment advances, with aerial vehicles, 3D laser scanning and GPS technology just some potential valuable tools for land surveying, to ultimately increase surveying efficiency.
At Lucion, our team of land surveyors can offer support and guidance throughout the land surveying process ahead of construction. Contact us to discuss your land surveying project.
