Discreet surveying for retail space

In response to a time-sensitive request from a retail client regarding the surveying and documentation of their high street store, our team promptly organised a comprehensive solution to meet their needs.

Challenge

Our client urgently required a set of measured survey floorplans, elevations, an RCP, section, photographic imagery, and video for their retail space, all while ensuring discretion during the survey due to the store’s ongoing operation.

What we did

Our team swiftly arranged for a Lidar scan survey within 48 hours of the initial request, capturing precise data to produce detailed plans and documentation as per the client’s specifications. The scope also included external street furniture surveying and the calculation of Gross Internal Area.

Spotlight

Space:
2k sq ft retail area

Survey:
Lidar scan in 48 hours

Utilised:
Client’s data and CAD blocks

Deliverables:
Floorplans, RCP, media

Extras:
Discretion on site

Ground Floor

The ground floor survey captured detailed information necessary for new tenant design, including street furniture, crucial for planning external activities.

Ceiling Plan

A RCP (reflected ceiling plan) enables designers to locate HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, crucial for utility placement in new layouts

Elevations

Outcome

Utilizing client-supplied templates and CAD blocks, we meticulously crafted the survey results into PDF and CAD formats, ready for submission to the client’s head office for approval. The ground floor survey provided crucial details for new tenant design, including street furniture demarcation, reflected ceiling plans for utility system placement, and front/side elevations for planning applications.

Conclusion

Our ability to promptly respond to client needs and deliver high-quality surveying solutions ensured the smooth progression of their retail project. By providing comprehensive documentation within a week, we facilitated a seamless transaction, demonstrating our commitment to exceeding client expectations.

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