In today’s world, people with technical backgrounds, including engineers, are being frequently challenged to explain to people with little or no technical insights or expertise details of their projects. Explaining a project to the everyday person requires a different mindset to connect with them and encourage them to action or decision-making.
 
The question becomes,  how do you present a message that non-technical clients will understand? How do we get our client to feel comfortable and engage in discussion?
 
Communication is the key to creating rewarding interpersonal relationships with clients and it is important that clients receive information that they can easily understand. This promotes greater collaboration and ensures a meaningful connection is established. Understanding the value of the technical side of things does not necessarily mean that the client will also; therefore, the engineer will need to explain in plain terms to the client. Their message must be simple!
 
It is extremely important to ensure that your architect, engineers, builders and all other contractors are all on the same page and have a vested interest in achieving the outcome of developing and completing your dream home.
 
From an engineering perspective, we understand that the technical aspect that goes into creating the design can be a very challenging conversation to understand. We also appreciate the fact that when people know they are going to get exactly what they want and feel comfortable they are in good hands with someone with experience, with someone who cares, they value the interaction much more and it no longer feels like a transaction but rather, a partnership.
 
There are added benefits of creating partnerships between an engineer and yourself and this can include:

• Maximising the potential value of your development by understanding the engineering aspect and how it integrates into the architectural design. For example, the location and design of any stormwater systems in the rear of your site could limit the design of any future development (such a construction of a pool, or granny flat). If you discuss this or advise the engineer to allow for this, then you could increase your property’s value and not have to modify an existing major stormwater system.
• Understanding the cost implications of the stormwater system construction and the different options that are available.
• Knowing the products available to achieve the stormwater design outcomes and how they can be incorporated into the design. For example, having a below ground rainwater tank as opposed to an above ground for the aesthetic appearance for your development.
• Understand the council requirements that apply to your development.

 
 
Let us mediate between you and your builder, architect, lawyer and engineers to get your project completed quickly, efficiently and in line with all the relevant legal codes.

BOSSI (The Board of Surveying and Spatial Information of NSW), is the statutory body responsible for registration of land and mining surveyors.  As well as managing any administration matters, BOSSI also investigates all queries and complaints against registered land and mining surveyors and has the authority to implement disciplinary action which may arise as a result of the investigations.

BOSSI also advises the Minister for Finance, Services and Property and the Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation on the practice of surveying, spatial information and all other matters in connection with the administration of the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002.
 
Qualifying as a registered surveyor in Australia involves tested knowledge and skilled education. A four year degree in Surveying or equivalent is required with a Certificate of Competency in NSW –either from the University of NSW or the University of Newcastle. You are therefore certain that you are getting professional quality work with a registered surveyor.
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​Below are the top reasons you should use a Registered Surveyor:

1. Registered surveyors have the qualifications to legally define land boundaries of new and existing developments. Registered Land Surveyors are responsible for the management and protection of the state and territory cadastre. This means that only a surveyor registered under the Surveyors Act 2007 (ACT) or the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002 (NSW) is legally accredited and qualified to perform a survey to identify or mark the boundaries of your land.
2. A Registered surveyor will locate and define your land boundaries and will provide a signed & certified plan that shows and legal description of the land and a sketch showing the marked boundaries.
3. Hiring a registered surveyor means that you will have insights from someone who possesses the required professional experience and industry affiliations as well as someone who will comply with regulations.
4. According to BOSSI (Board of Surveying and Spatial Information), it is illegal for anyone who is not a registered land surveyor to carry out any survey involving property boundaries, including the setting out of buildings at a stated offset from a property boundary. BOSSI is your assurance that a land surveyor’s work will be carried out competently, correctly and professionally.  
5. It is critical to be aware that surveys prepared by non-Registered surveyors do not have legal standing and will not be recognised as evidence in the event of a boundary dispute. It’s not worth the risk, so make sure you only use a licensed professional to survey your land. Using a land surveyor who is not registered can expose you to serious and costly risks relating to building compliance and structural encroachments violations.  Anyone who is not a registered land surveyor and undertakes boundary surveys cannot be insured against incorrect, defective or substandard work, as they are breaking the law.

 
Non-licensed surveyors are able to carry out many other forms of surveying including existing conditions surveys, engineering, construction, environmental and monitoring surveys. Always exercise due diligence when selecting professional services and be sure to take care with who you select for your next survey project.
 
Please get in touch if you’ve experienced any violations from work carried out by an unregistered surveyor. We want to help!