ARBORICULTURE SURVEYS
From over 20 years of experience managing trees we are able to provide you with a wide range of reports and surveys to choose from, for both large or small scale assignments. Our surveys can assist you with obtaining planning permission, resolve a mortgage problem, identify a health risk or safeguard a valuable landscape asset.
Case Studies NHS
With a large scale redevelopment project underway, our task was to survey all of the trees to BS5837. Our Arboricultural Report included recommendations for tree retention, removal, protection and replanting.
ECOLOGY SURVEYS
We will work closely with you to ensure your projects comply with current environmental regulations, and assist you to gain planning consent where required. We offer a comprehensive range of reports, including phase 1 extended surveys, protected species, Bird surveys and BREEAM.
Case Studies Pinner Park
The client wanted to redevelop land under its current ownership for the benefit of the community, but needed a change to current land use and buildings to do so. As part of the development design and consultations Norton & Associates was commissioned to carry out an Extended Phase 1 Habitat survey.
This included mapping of the ecological features of the site, assessing the presence of species that might have a conservation concern and identifying legal and planning policy constraints. We set out a range of proposals that could be pursued as part of the master planning process to enhance the biodiversity value of the site, including further protected species surveys of Birds, Bats, Badgers and Great Crest Newts located within the area.
ASSETS SURVEYS
We have experience in collecting data and mapping civil structures, having provided asset surveys and inspections for many years to the railway industry. Depending on the nature of the survey, we can produce reports and drawings with GPS, Laser, LIDAR and Aerial formats, using the latest technology to incorporate images and data.
Case Studies Asset Verification
We were commissioned to carry out an onsite survey of all Civil assets for BCV and SSL. We prepared the required documentation as well as arranging access and overseeing training and protection for the entire project. From our survey, our client was able to verify his database and amend relevant assets in preparation for future inspection schedules.
LAND SURVEYS
At Norton & Associates we have many years of experience in providing quality surveys across all industries. A large proportion of our work is repeat business from customers who recognise and appreciate our quality of service. We understand that no two projects are the same and our clients appreciate the flexibility we offer.
Case Studies Topographical Survey
We assisted our client with his programme of updating signalling equipment by surveying 30 sites across the rail network. We supplied drawings which enabled him to design new buildings and work within his schedule and budget.
GROUND INVESTIGATION
Our Ground Investigation reports provide sound surveys for many different requirements. These include intrusive and non intrusive surveys, desktop studies and utility surveys. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Case Studies Intrusive
We were commissioned to carry out ground investigation tests to numerous sites in preparation for an upgrade to London Underground’s signalling system. We project managed the investigations, most of which had many issues regarding difficult access, permitted works and plant approvals.
Our investigation included hand excavation pits, concrete testing, soil sampling, cable percussion boreholes, laboratory & WAC testing and asbestos screening. With the data , our client was able to produce structural drawings.
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
As one of London’s key rail infrastructure vegetation consultants we have over 20 years of experience of surveying large areas of vegetation, mapping and collecting data, including the provision of condition and risk assessments. We provide a number of vegetation management services, including surveys, inspections, contract management and design.
Case Studies Vegetation Surveys / Track
London Underground instructed us to conduct a full survey to map and classify the vegetation associated with the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly Lines.
We surveyed 130km all trackside land having arranged all necessary documentation, access, training and protection. All the information collected was uploaded into our GIS and land management database system with enough data to risk assess all vegetation with regards to track safety.
Our client used our survey data, to manage their vegetation more effectively and reduce disruption to trains.
INVASIVE SPECIES SURVEYS
At Norton & Associates our role is to help establish what’ s on your site, and how it can be dealt with, in accordance with current regulations. We offer walkover or detailed surveys to establish the presence of plants such as the Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed, Rhododendron Ponticum and various Cotoneaster species,listed under Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Case Studies London Underground
In accordance with our brief to manage the vegetation across a large expanse of land, our client wanted to know where the non-native invasive species occurred, specifically Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam and Giant Hogweed.
350km of trackside was surveyed as well as many associated off track locations across London Underground’s network. All of the sites were mapped, data collected, plotted in GIS and recorded on our database. As a result, our client has set up a system for recording and monitoring these species and has instigated an ongoing maintenance programme of control.
STRUCTURAL SURVEYS
With an experienced and varied team of surveyors, we provide many types of building and structural surveys for all forms of construction. Whether a survey is required for an individual’s property, a railway structure, or an industrial site we offer a complete, knowledgeable service.
Case Studies Reclassify Assets
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