Site Surveys
Site surveys are inspections of an area where work is proposed, to gather information for a design or an estimate to complete the initial tasks required for a particular scope of works or project activity. It can determine a precise location, access, best orientation for the site and the location of obstacles. Site surveys verify site information provided by the client and site appraisals carried out by the project management and procurement team. Site Surveys will be arranged and
may begin with a simple walkover survey, and then progress to more detailed surveys focusing on specific issues.Talkwire have the experience and expertise to carry out simple to complex site surveys to cover all of the solutions we offer. This will usually be carried out by a Senior Engineer and accompanied by a Project or Account Manager that is involved in the Scope of Works and has an existing relationship with the end customer. If we are working with a new customer, you will be guided through the entire survey process and allocated a Account Manager that can handle any queries you may have and can accompany you on site while the survey is being carried out.
Things that are considered when carrying out a Site Survey are the following:
- Application of requirements
- Building structure
- Building plans and drawings
- Existing equipment and resources
- System integration
- Cost and budget
- Competitor pricing
- Timescales
- Working environment
- Cabling routing
- Cable distances
- If existing estate is end of life (EOL) and compatible with new equipment
- Electrical and Data components
- Connectivity routes
- Disruptions that will affect production or the work being carried out
- Normal Working Hours (NWH) and Out of Hours (OOH) access
- Induction and PPE requirements
- Risk Assessment and Method Statement documentation
- Health and Safety procedures
- Entry and parking restrictions
- Engineer resource needed
