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Celebrating 8 Incredible Years with Peta!
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Peta has been an integral part of the Parker Scanlon team for the past eight years, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her unwavering commitment and contributions. From day one, Peta has brought a remarkable blend of professionalism, creativity, and heart to everything she does. Her expertise and strong...
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Precision in Every Step
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Transforming a bush paddock into a fully operational school campus has been an incredible journey that we are proud to have been a part of.Our team at Parker Scanlon has been involved from day one and have witnessed impressive growth in the school. The latest improvement has included the addition...
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NSW Housing Pattern Book Launches with Fast-Track Approvals
Friday 25 July 2025
We are excited to see the launch of the NSW Housing Pattern Book, a transformative initiative by the NSW Government aimed at accelerating the delivery of high-quality, affordable homes across the state.At Parker Scanlon, we see this as a game-changer for our clients, especially those navigating the complexities of investing in...
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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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Christmas in July at Parker Scanlon
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Tonight, we are bringing the holiday spirit to the middle of winter to celebrate Christmas in July with our amazing team!The office is buzzing with festive energy as everyone arrived this morning dressed in their most creative holiday outfits, ready for a night of games, and pizza!Kicking things off with...
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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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