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When Ash Johnson joined SPL Powerlines UK and Ireland as Head of Surveying four and a half years ago, the company was firmly focused on electrification installation and construction. Today, that picture looks quite different. A shifting funding landscape and a growing demand for cost effective rail data have reshaped what the SPL Powerlines survey division does and how it...

Rail surveying has always operated within tight margins. Possessions are finite, safety requirements are non-negotiable, and the consequences of incomplete or inaccurate data can be significant. But over the past decade, those margins have narrowed considerably. For Severn Partnership, part of the Munnelly Group, adapting to that reality has meant rethinking not just the tools they use, but the entire...

On Thursday, 21 November 2024, the prestigious SCCS London Survey Dinner was held aboard the iconic HMS Belfast in London. The event was an unforgettable evening and a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends from across the civil engineering community. Over 120 attendees gathered to celebrate the remarkable projects and individuals who have significantly contributed to the industry over the past year.

Around the world, mobile network operators are switching off their legacy 3G signals to accommodate newer 4G and 5G signals for modern devices, often referred to as sunsetting in the telecoms industry.

SCCS recently hosted an Engineering Technology Day for Skanska at the Leica Geosystems School in Shropshire. The idea was to introduce new technology and innovations to a wide range of roles across Skanska and allow them to experience a comprehensive portfolio of hardware and software solutions and how they can integrate the latest technology into many of their projects. A...