Volumetric Surveys

Streamline your operations and ensure accurate material quantification with cutting-edge volumetric surveys, tailored to your unique project needs.

In industries such as construction, mining, and quarrying, accurate volumetric measurements are crucial for efficient operations and financial planning. At Lucion, we specialise in providing precise and reliable volumetric surveys, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to deliver results that empower your decision-making process.

Our experienced team conducts comprehensive volumetric surveys to calculate stockpile volumes, extraction quantities, and earthwork volumes with unparalleled accuracy. By employing a combination of traditional ground surveying techniques and innovative aerial drone technology, we ensure that our surveys are both cost-effective and time-efficient, while maintaining the highest standards of precision.

For stockpiles that may be unsafe to walk on, we utilise our Trimble TX8 scanner to collect detailed data without compromising the safety of our surveyors. Our drone surveys offer a fast and effective alternative, allowing us to survey even the most challenging sites with ease. By integrating data from multiple sources, including GPS positioning, laser scanning, and 3D modeling, we provide a comprehensive and detailed analysis of your site’s volumetric characteristics.

Our volumetric surveys serve as an essential tool for progress monitoring, enabling you to track the volume of material removed over time and make informed decisions about resource allocation and project timelines. Additionally we offer independent professional services to both quarry operators and earthworks contractors, facilitating the agreement of contractual quantities and ensuring transparency in billing and payments.

Whether you need a one-time survey or ongoing monitoring, our team is equipped to deliver accurate and actionable data, supported by aerial photography and video documentation when requested.

We facilitate you to make informed decisions, optimise your operations, and achieve your project goals with confidence.

Case studies

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Raisby Quarry Stockpile and Royalty Surveys

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Geotechnical Site Investigation at an Old Ironstone Quarry

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Six Bridge Surveys Carried Out for Local Council

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Volumetric Surveys FAQs

Volumetric surveys provide an independent and objective method for measuring quantities of materials, such as in the case of quarry operators and earthworks contractors.

By establishing agreed-upon volumes through accurate surveys, all parties involved can have confidence in the billing and payment process. Lucion offers professional and impartial volumetric survey services to support contractual agreements and ensure transparency in material quantification.

Volumetric surveys are valuable for a wide range of industries, including:

Construction: Accurate volumetric data is essential for estimating material requirements, planning earthworks, and monitoring project progress.
Mining and quarrying: Volumetric surveys help in assessing stockpile volumes, calculating extraction quantities, and managing inventory.
Civil engineering: Volumetric data is crucial for designing and constructing roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects.
Environmental research: Volumetric surveys can help track changes in landforms, erosion rates, and the impact of human activities on the environment.

The accuracy of volumetric surveys depends on the technologies and methodologies employed. At Lucion, we use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to ensure the highest level of accuracy possible:

GPS positioning can achieve centimetre-level accuracy for establishing control points.
Laser scanning can capture data with millimeter-level precision.
Drone surveys, when combined with ground control points, can provide highly accurate volumetric measurements.
Advanced 3D modelling software ensures that the collected data is processed and analysed with minimal error.

Drone technology offers several advantages for volumetric surveys:

Safety: Drones can safely access and survey areas that may be hazardous or difficult for human surveyors to reach, such as steep slopes or unstable stockpiles.
Efficiency: Drone surveys can cover large areas quickly, reducing the time and labor required for traditional ground-based surveys.
Comprehensive data: Drones capture high-resolution aerial imagery and data, providing a more complete and detailed view of the surveyed object or area.
Cost-effectiveness: By streamlining the survey process and reducing labor requirements, drone surveys can offer significant cost savings compared to traditional methods.

Volumetric surveys employ a range of technologies to ensure accurate and comprehensive data collection:

GPS positioning: High-precision GPS receivers are used to establish control points and guide the survey process.
Laser scanning: 3D laser scanners, such as the Trimble TX8, capture detailed point cloud data of the surveyed object or area.
Aerial drone surveys: Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with cameras and sensors collect high-resolution aerial imagery and data for volumetric analysis.
3D modeling software: Specialised software is used to process the collected data and generate accurate 3D models and volumetric calculations.

A volumetric survey is a process of accurately measuring and calculating the volume of stockpiles, earthworks, or other three-dimensional objects using various surveying techniques. These surveys provide detailed quantitative data about the volume of materials present in a given area, which is essential for resource management, financial planning, and project progress monitoring.