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Embracing UAVs and Laser Scanning... The New Standard in Surveying and Planning
Monday 21 July 2025
In today’s fast-paced construction and infrastructure landscape and increasingly complex site constraints, the ability to capture large volumes of accurate data quickly is a necessity for effective planning, design and compliance. At Parker Scanlon, we are embracing emerging technologies and tools including UAV’s and Terrestrial Laser Scanners to transform how...
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The Strategic Advantage of Planning Feasibility Reports
Monday 14 July 2025
A Planning Feasibility Report is a comprehensive assessment that evaluates a site's development potential. It examines various factors, including zoning regulations, land use controls, environmental considerations, and infrastructure availability, to determine the feasibility of a proposed development. These reports are instrumental in identifying opportunities and constraints, enabling you to make...
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Jian's Work Experience
Tuesday 8 July 2025
We’ve had the pleasure of hosting Jian, a first-year surveying student, for a week of work experience and what a fantastic week it was! Jian brought curiosity, enthusiasm, and a great attitude to every task. From fieldwork to learning the ropes of surveying technology, he showed a real eagerness to...
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Lee Sharkey Conquers the London Marathon! A Journey of Adventure, Challenge, and Triumph!
Monday 30 June 2025
This year, to mark a significant milestone birthday, Lee Tran embarked on an extraordinary challenge, running the 2025 TCS London Marathon. Her decision was fueled by a love for adventure and a desire for a challenge. Reflecting on the experience, Lee said “It was hard and a struggle, but it ticked...
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Congratulations to Logan Davies on Earning His Remote Pilot Licence RePL!
Friday 27 June 2025
We are proud to share that Logan Davies has officially obtained his (RePL). This is a key milestone that strengthens Parker Scanlon’s UAV capabilities and reflects our commitment to innovation in surveying. With Logan now among our qualified UAV operators, we can continue to expand on our use of drone-based photogrammetry...
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The Risks Involved with Unauthorised Building Works...
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Unauthorised building works are work that have been undertaken on your property without the required planning or building approvals.On some cases, a person may unknowingly purchase a property that includes unauthorised works and the associated liability.In NSW, depending on the nature and extent of the works, they may be eligible...
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How an Indicative Site Plan and Building Envelope Plan can save you Time and Money!
Monday 2 June 2025
Planning to build or renovate? Before you jump into design or talk to Council, there’s one smart move that can save you a lot of time, money, and headaches, that is acquiring an Indicative Site Plan and/or Building Envelope Plan.An Indicative Site Plan is a simple, early-stage 2D layout that...
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The Australian Society of Building Consultants
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Our Senior Town Planner, Julie McKimm, presented on Exempt Development & the Approval Pathways at the The Australian Society of Building Consultants Incorporated - Hunter Branch dinner event last night. Our Planning Team can assist with any planning inquiry no matter the scale. We offer a range of Approval Pathway Reports...
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HIA 2025 Newcastle Trade Event
Tuesday 20 May 2025
This morning we attended the HIA 2025 Newcastle Trade Event Hia Hunter to stay up to date with the current industry updates.Newcastle City Council presented on the Broadmeadow Place Strategy and their Accelerated Development Application's (ADA's), which has been highly successful since they started the initiative.
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Career Expo at the Newcastle Jockey Club
Thursday 15 May 2025
This morning’s Career Expo at the Newcastle Jockey Club! This fantastic annual event brings together high school students from across the area to explore a wide range of career pathways.Surveying Careers, has a stand each year to highlight the exciting opportunities our industry offers. A big thank you to all the...
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Exempt Development & the Approval Pathways
Monday 12 May 2025
We are thrilled to announce that our Senior Town Planner, Julie McKimm, will be speaking on “Exempt Development & the Approval Pathways” at the upcoming The Australian Society of Building Consultants Incorporated - NSW dinner event on the 26th May 2025.We can't wait to see Julie share her insights and...
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Parker Scanlon Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 9
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Issue 9 - Contents:- Our New Website is Live! - Anniversary Day!- Contributing Locally, Nationally and Internationally. - International Federation of Surveyors [FIG]- Dual Occupancies now accepted as ADA's
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