A & C Surveys Ltd were formed in 1999 and specialise in providing quality engineering and cadastral surveys. Skilled in all aspects of engineering and technical surveying A & C Surveys Ltd are able to provide a comprehensive service for a wide range of projects ranging from field data collection for consultants to set out for contractors.
They have developed a strong client base, which includes private individuals, corporate, Government agencies and consulting groups, providing technical and professional surveying services in many significant civil and cadastral projects throughout the Whanganui, Manawatu, Taranaki, Rangitikei, Ruapehu, Horowhenua and Kapiti Regions. A&C Surveys Ltd have a commitment to ensure staff work in a safe environment and encourage their ongoing professional development to ensure all staff are working at a high level of competency.
Surveying is a discipline that depends on techniques and procedures to ensure accuracy of field measurements. To this extent our staff are actively encouraged to pursue recognised surveying training and qualifications.
Key Personnel:
Steven Archer : Licensed Cadastral Surveyor / Director
Steven has worked within the survey profession since 1976 and obtained Registration status in 1994. He has an analytical approach to tasks which, combined with his years of experience, provides a solid base for producing quality results for all types of cadastral surveys, resource consents, engineering surveys, and GIS projects. In recent years he has completed continuing professional development courses in teamwork, communications, professional development, and health & safety issues. Steven has a working knowledge with a wide variety of software and operating systems. He is fully trained in 12D Model, Trimble Geomatics Office, SDRmap, ArcInfo/ArcMap, AutoCAD LT and is very familiar with Office software for reporting, spreadsheets and small database management.
Scott Cade : Civil Surveyor / Director
Scott has worked within the survey profession for over 20 years and for a majority of that time has specialised in engineering surveys. He has an excellent working knowledge of the practical issues involved in data collection and set out for engineering work, and is dedicated in providing a solution for the client establishing himself as one of the best engineering surveyors around. Scott has a National Diploma in Surveying, has had training in the use of GPS for survey accurate work and is well versed in the use of various types of survey instrumentation. He is highly competent in the use of SDRmap, Trimble Geomatics Office, AutoCAD, Microsoft Access, Word and Excel and is able to export survey data in a variety of standard formats. With ConstructSafe and Site Safe certification, to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and current industry standards, Scott is actively proficient with Health and Safety practices. He is trained as an STMS (Site Traffic Management Supervisor) and completes regular site inductions and toolbox meetings with clients to evaluate and review procedures ensuring a safe and healthy working environment.
Tim Archer: Technical Surveyor / UAV Pilot
Tim has been working as a technical surveyor for 10 years. He has a National Diploma in Surveying, and is a trained UAV pilot - earning his RPAS Wings from Massey University. Tim has an interest in aerial photography and is skilled at using Agisoft software to convert his photos into 3D topographic models or plans. Tim has been trained as a Site Traffic Controller and offers an enthusiastic approach to each task he is working on.
Client Relationships
Our staff endeavour to maintain good relationships with our clients by providing a high standard of work and regular communication. This may be face to face on site, by telephone, or email. Communications in surveying projects tend to be initiated by milestones and outcomes. Over time we have developed working relationships with associated businesses which can provide road and civil design, aerial photography, and other forms of GPS data capture.