Property

We continually support the property sector through the digital transformation to adopt the latest digital technology, including Building Information Modelling, which is poised to become the framework for future planning, design and building operations and performance analysis. Our trusted services will allow conveyancing and development to proceed with reduced risk, help avoid disputes, and maximise the return on investment.

Property encompasses the built environment. It is the homes we live in; the places we work, shop and socialise; the facilities that provide our essential services. This vast and vibrant sector includes buildings that are hundreds of years old to the latest high-rise steel and glass office blocks; planned new developments to deep retrofits of existing buildings. Due to its size, complexity and never-ending activity, services from many disciplines are required to ensure the sector meets the needs of society. Geospatial services are key to coordinating these varied disciplines throughout the property lifecycle, from design and planning, through to construction, purchase, management and redevelopment.

The purchase of property can be a complex process. Murphy Geospatial offer a range of services to provide certainty around the location and extent of a land parcel and associated buildings. Accurate and up-to-date building surveys can be relied upon during the purchase stage to safeguard your investment. Our data is an independent source of truth which can be used to resolve potential legal issues quickly. We can assist to identify or verify area measurements to determine rental income or set purchase price. In addition, our 3D output can be used for immersive virtual reality for marketing purposes.

During the planning, design and construction phases of new build residential property, our land survey data enables the preparation of accurate base plans. Our subsurface surveys detect the presence of buried infrastructure, helping to avoid costly surprises during the construction phase. As-built surveys validate and verify the building warranty and provides certainty that the development was executed as planned.

The renovation or redevelopment of existing buildings presents a range of challenges not typically met in new builds, particularly in period homes. It is critical to understand the dimensions of the existing building prior to commencing design or construction works. An accurate 3D model reduces risk and maximises the efficiency of the process. Murphy Geospatial are experts in the production of 3D Building Information Models prepared from high-accuracy laser scan data. During construction, monitoring of party walls, basements and chimney flues can help uphold agreements with owners of adjoining property. We can provide advice and monitoring services to reduce the risk of structural issues arising from redevelopment works.

Our society demands the provision of quality homes for all, from private dwellings, large scale residential developments to social housing. Growing populations in urban areas have seen a surge in high–rise residential developments, as well as an increasing trend for the renovations and refurbishments of existing properties. Murphy Geospatial provide a range of RICS accredited services to support the planning, construction and purchase of all residential property types.

Murphy Geospatial offer a range of trusted services to the retail sector, from the local supermarket to multi-national chains; from the high-street to suburban shopping centres. Independently captured area measurement allows investors and property owners realise the true value of their property. We use high precision instruments to accurately determine rental floor areas. High-quality marketing of property portfolios can be supported with digital plans and fully immersive 3D virtual tours of available spaces. Disputes with tenants can be quickly resolved our trusted, reliable measurement data.

Our building surveys and digital 3D BIM deliverables assist the design and store planning process with accurate interior and exterior models and plans. This verified data can be used by architects, planners, designers and shop fitters as a single source of truth for a retrofit project, reducing risk of clashes, delay and cost overruns. Our data supports digital design processes which allow the design team visualise and understand the impact of positioning of key store features before they are constructed, such as mezzanine levels, lifts and escalators. In this sector, our data has a high re-use value, where banked digital data is used for redesign of future store layouts and fit out.

Digitisation of retail portfolios enables further economies of scale in facilities management. Budgets for cleaning contracts, maintenance, heating, electricity and logistics contracts can be estimated with more certainty with better understanding of the physical assets. More informed and faster operational decisions assisted with our data can help to mitigate risk and optimise the operational performance of the of retail chain.

The retail property sector is constantly in flux. Owners, architects and store designers continue to innovate to attract customers and increase store footfall. Whether you’re a property investor, facilities manager, architect, store designer or fitter, Murphy Geospatial provide a comprehensive range of services to meet the unique needs of the retail market. Our clients demand geospatial certainty to optimise the use of these premium spaces. Our people, process and technology ensure that this demand is met in this exciting sector.

Using geospatial services to digitally document our heritage buildings helps assist restoration should the structure be damaged. For example the detailed laser scan of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is now an invaluable resource for the planning of its restoration. Restoration experts are located in many different parts of the world. Digital data presented through delivery platforms enables effective decisions to be made about the building or structure remotely with a 3D model of the site.

Non-destructive testing and detection technology help uncover buried, hidden objects or other substantial features without the need to dig up the ground and cause disruption to sensitive sites. This can help provide a visual documentation of the site prior to site works. Structural monitoring can help mitigate the risk of damage due to nearby construction work or during restoration works. Longer term monitoring can help identify structural deviation, erosion or damage over time due to the effects of climate or pollution.

Most heritage building features ornate and intricate details. After restoration work is complete, 3D digital documentation of the building can help to compare to the original models to identify misalignments or missing features. In addition, with uncertainty continuing about the ability to travel and the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism sector, heritage building owners may wish to display interactive models of their buildings online or develop 3D virtual tours of the site for educational and marketing purposes.

Our heritage building stock provides a great benefit to our society. These buildings have a story to tell and are part of our history. It’s little wonder that governments around the world invest in the conservation and restoration of these buildings and often use them to house public services, museums and government departments. To help support the conservation and restoration of historical buildings, monuments and archaeological sites, Murphy Geospatial provide a range of geospatial services to digitally capture, document and monitor heritage areas. These services include 3D laser scanning, UAV/ drone surveying, structural monitoring, and subsurface mapping. Our specialist teams can help to capture the level of detail required in a non-intrusive way, minimising any risk of potential damage to help protect these important historical structures for future generations.