Technics Group

20/10/2026

Wetter conditions can provide valuable information about how water behaves across a site.

Surface water, drainage patterns and seasonal groundwater conditions can influence foundations, drainage design and the wider development strategy.

Ground investigation and monitoring help project teams build a clearer understanding of these conditions, providing evidence to support design and planning decisions.

Learn more about our ground investigation services:
https://www.technicsgroup.com/services/geotechnical-surveys/

14/10/2026

A survey programme involves more than the time spent on site.

Time is also needed to confirm access and permissions, complete the survey, process the data and carry out quality checks before delivery.

The timeframe will depend on the site, scope and required outputs. Planning early provides greater flexibility around changing weather, access arrangements and wider programme requirements.

Get in touch to discuss the requirements and timescales for your survey:
https://www.technicsgroup.com/contact

13/10/2026

Our Managing Director, John Macintyre, has been named a finalist for Businessperson of the Year at the 2026 Surrey Business Awards! 👏

Congratulations and best of luck to John and all finalists!

We look forward to the awards ceremony next month.

06/10/2026

Autumn can bring changing ground conditions, heavier rainfall and tighter site programmes.

Reliable survey information gives project teams a clearer understanding of the site before work progresses. Depending on the project, this may include:

• Topographic surveys
• Underground utility mapping
• Ground investigation
• Measured building surveys

Early coordination helps ensure the right information is captured at the right stage, supporting informed planning and design decisions.

Find out how we can support your project: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yzzQx0

30/09/2026

Fitting an urgent survey into an already tight programme takes work behind the scenes.

On a recent project in Gloucestershire, our team provided the reliable site information the client needed within one day to enable informed decisions and guide plans for a new home.

Well done to Paul Pettifer and Andy Pettifer for turning this around so quickly.

Find out more about our topographic surveys here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yC66h0

22/09/2026

Two surveys. One coordinated approach.

Our very own Lewis Hunt shares a quick insight for teams planning a redevelopment project.

Get in touch to discuss your survey requirements:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0ylXnY0

17/09/2026

At Technics, we’re always exploring new technology that can improve our services and help us deliver greater value to our clients.

Our team recently had the opportunity to test the new Leica RTC700 at our Guildford office and see how it could support our surveying workflows.

Thank you to Leica Geosystems for the demonstration.

16/09/2026

We’re hiring!

Join Technics as a Utility Team Leader / Senior Surveyor and benefit from structured career progression, bespoke training, regular development reviews and the tools you need to succeed. If you have more than 4 years’ industry experience, a QCF Level 3 qualification and strong knowledge of PAS 128 methodology, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

📍 Guildford
💷 Competitive salary based on experience
🚐 Company van, fuel card, phone and laptop
🕒 Permanent, full-time

View the full job description and apply: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0ykn3y0

11/09/2026

Every street in London has a story beneath it.

From Roman roads to Victorian utilities, the city’s infrastructure has evolved over centuries, and sometimes the past resurfaces when modern road works take place.

Heritage Open Days (11–20 September) celebrate the history and architecture that shape England’s places today. It’s a reminder that the built environment is constantly evolving.

At Technics, we see this intersection of past and present every day, supporting infrastructure projects that keep cities moving while respecting the layers of history beneath them.

A fascinating read on the history behind London’s road works:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0y6w-G0

London road works are constant, but these photos from the 1940s and 1950s show how different they were. Not a high-vis jacket or traffic cone in sight.

10/09/2026

Our very own Graham Mills took to the stage at Guildford Fringe Festival this week for an evening of improv and stand-up comedy.

It comes shortly after his return from performing at the Fringe Festival, making it a busy few weeks of comedy for Graham.

Great to see him back on stage doing what he enjoys.