Monitoring

About Monitoring

Movement Monitoring is the systematic measurement and tracking of the shape, dimension or position of an object, structure or building. Monitoring is generally conducted over a set time period at intervals specific to the task.

Monitoring Solutions

Ground Movement Monitoring

Ground Movement Monitoring can be carried out by installing bolts, nails or similar in the ground at the required monitoring locations. Highest accuracy are achieved through the use of a Digital Level to measure along the Z axis and high-precision Total Station for measurements along the Y axis.

Structural Monitoring

Structural monitoring involves the installation of monitoring points or reflective targets on a building or structure, allowing for precise measurements using a high-precision Total Station.

Alternatively, a Laser Scanner may be used instead of fixed points, generating a Point Cloud that can be analyzed and compared to detect changes after each assessment, with the findings presented in the form of heat maps and tailored reports.

Monitoring Process

Movement Monitoring which requires intermittent observance can be carried out manually with surveyors mobilising and returning to site at determined intervals. Measurements are carried out by the surveyors while on site with results analysed off-site and submitted within a set timeframe.

Movement Monitoring on projects which require constant observance can be carried out remotely by installing instrumentation on site which is programmed to observe measurements at the required intervals, without the requirement for surveyors on site. This information can then be transmitted back to servers in real-time with instant trigger alerts sent to mobile phones or other devices. 

Data can be presented in a range of formats including industry standard monitoring software’s which allow for dashboards and customised reports, PDF reports, excel, text file, heatmaps or similar.