Integrating VR into our line of work
Here at Formby, we consider ourselves technology savvy and indeed keep up with the latest technological advancements to help further the development of our line of work. What we have…
John is a CAA Approved UAV Pilot
John of the Formby Surveys team has become fully qualified to fly UAVs commercially. After months of practicing his flying techniques and digesting the theoretical elements, John has gained full qualifications…
The new Leica BLK360 – Game Changer?
Yesterday, myself and a few colleagues attended the Leica Geosystems UK HDS Symposium, held a Luton Hoo Hotel near Luton. The annual event is organised to showcase ground-breaking improvements to…
We have a new London office
We've had a London office for just over a year now, and it's been great being situated in the heart of the capital. Since establishing the office last January, we've…
What’s going to happen to Liverpool City Centre?
Since being named Capital of Culture in 2008, Liverpool has been an area of continual growth and development over the last decade. There have been numerous, significant developments in…
CICES North West host Survey4BIM
The CICES North West region recently hosted a CPD event at their offices in Sale, presented by the cross-industry Survey4Bim group. The speakers were Survey4BIM committee members, Simon Navin (Ordnance…
Formby Surveys have invested in UAV technology
Formby Surveys make continual efforts to stay at the forefront of surveying technology by integrating new equipment that will improve our service offering wherever possible. It’s no secret that, in…
We’ve modelled a Pokestop!
If you hadn’t heard of Pokémon when it first became a worldwide phenomenon in 1995, you’ve surely heard about the recent release of the new app everyone seems to…
North West Regional Construction Awards 2016
As you’ve probably heard from our numerous social media updates and last week’s blog post last, we were shortlisted for the ‘SME of the Year’ Award at this year’s North…
Our Operations Manager has received a promotion!
Since we bought the business in 2007, like any other business, we’ve seen employees come and go. Whether our previous employees have moved on to similar jobs, changed career paths…