Having been in the surveying industry for over 35 years, here at Midland Survey, we know the importance of surveying the future with ever-evolving technologies. 

It is crucial to be at the forefront of innovation to ensure we continue to provide the most efficient, accurate, and affordable solutions to all of our clients. 

Find out the latest surveying trends for 2024 for surveying the future of this industry. From Building Information Modelling to robotics, the industry has an exciting future ahead.

Significant developments in technology have pushed the surveying industry forward. This improvement in technology is helping land surveyors collect data and improve the accuracy of the data itself. 

Due to various factors such as an increasing population and increasing urbanisation, land surveying is a highly profitable industry. However, there are increasing challenges facing the industry, such as the climate crisis with the built environment estimated to be responsible for around 40% of global carbon emissions. 2024 is likely to see further improvements and more action being taken regarding the ongoing climate crisis.

Surveying the future with a drone across a field of crops.

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. Furthermore, advancements in 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

Additionally, the advancement of blockchain technology will further improve the ability of BIM through improved security. This reduces the risk of data manipulation and streamlining the 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 allowing for detailed mapping. Further advancements in sensor technology will further improve the efficiency and effectiveness of LiDAR systems. 

As well as integrating it with other technologies such as BIM, it will allow surveyors to create actionable insights using the data from the LiDAR technology. This technology can be initially quite expensive, due to its accuracy and precision. However, it could be worth investing in for surveying the future.

Robotics at the Forefront of Surveying The Future

There has also been a significant impact of the advancement in robotics on the surveying industry. Innovations in drones and sensors have made this technology increasingly accessible helping to improve both productivity and efficiency within the surveying industry. 

For example, within just hours, a drone could fly over a site and take high-resolution photos, reducing the time it takes to use traditional surveying techniques. It is also safer by having the robots enter potentially unknown and hazardous locations. Further advancements in robotics could see the surveying of the future very different from today.

Surveying The Future with Midland Survey

Surveying the future will continue to evolve and change as technology advances and social priorities change. Here at Midland Survey, we realise the significance of staying informed in this dynamic landscape. We want to ensure our customers are always receiving the best possible services at the best possible price. 

Although we may not have yet been driven out of our jobs by robots yet. It is important to utilise this technology and further improve our efficiency and accuracy for surveying the future.

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