JETTING, CLEANSING & ROOT CUTTING	July 2010
We have taken delivery of the first of our new long wheel based vans which is fully equipped with not only all the latest CCTV cameras for drainage surveys but also a high pressure jetting unit. This is capable of unblocking and clearing sewers as well as pre-cleansing pipes and can even cut through tree roots. For more information contact Rich Glenn on 0115 9061 326 or richard.glenn@survey-solutions.co.uk

CERTIFIED!	July 2010
Survey Solutions has successfully achieved full registration with Achilles as a supplier on their Utilities Vendor Database as part of their professional procurement portfolio. Supplier Number 704946

‘NOVICE’ GOLF DAY 2010	June 2010
Survey Solutions hosted a successful golf day for ‘novice’ players. The event was mainly aimed at our Clients that wouldn’t normally go to a traditional golf day for fear of embarrassment – no such worries at our event! Some of the prize winners were; Gary Coxall (best novice player), Rik Maill (best experienced player) Graham Watts (longest drive), Craig Rought (straightest drive). There are plenty of good photos on: Golf Photos 2010

CHARITY BIKE RIDE	June 2010
Eleven members of Survey Solutions entered this year’s Lions Club Suffolk Villages Charity Bike Ride. The ride was 75km around several villages with plenty of pubs – handy as it was one of the hottest days of the year! Pictured are Robin Hynd (left) and Greg Norman.

CHARITY FUN RUN	May 2010
We again provided sponsorship and technical support to the annual Alton Water 10k Charity Run. But this time we also entered a team captained by Julie Turner from our accounts department (2nd from left) who completed it in 00:57:50 – Well Done Julie! The day raises cash for three local primary schools in the area. For more info go to: www.altonwaterrun.co.uk

EXPANSION & INVESTMENT	April 2010
We have continued to expand and take on new staff in many of our locations across the country. We have also invested in new equipment and vehicles. Pictured are two new team members; Surveyor Lee Peck (right) and Trainee Bryn Crowson.

ACCREDITATION	March 2010
Survey Solutions have successful been approved for a further two key Quality and Safety awards to add to their existing accreditation; Contractors Health & Safety Assessment (CHAS), Safety Management.

GROWING IPSWICH TEAM	January 2010
We are delighted to welcome Ben Craigie who has joined our Ipswich team as a surveyor. Ben brings a wealth of experience and knowledge helping us to grow and expand the company. In addition we have invested in new survey instruments to further support our growth and future plans.

CHRISTMAS 2009	December 2009
Our card this year shows the road sign for the small Hertfordshire village of Cold Christmas which not only has an unusually festive name but interestingly for map makers, lies directly on the Greenwich Meridian Line (zero degrees Longitude). We wish all our customers and suppliers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2010.

NEW RECRUITS AT COVENTRY	November 2009
We are pleased to have two new team members at our Coventry office. Sam Plumb (left) is an experienced Land and Building Surveyor and David Paterson (right) has joined as a Trainee.

INSTITUTION TALK	18 November 2009
James Cooper, Managing Director of Survey Solutions, gave a presentation on the latest surveying equipment and techniques used in Land, Building and Underground surveying to members of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

EXPANSION IN UNDERGROUND	October 2009
Due to continuing demand for the underground surveying services we offer we have further expanded our team. Paul Burgess (left) is a Utilities Surveyor and Dan Birkinshaw (right) is a Project Surveyor specialising in CCTV.

NEW RECRUIT AT NOTTINGHAM	September 2009
We are pleased that Stefan Frampton has joined our Nottingham office as a Trainee surveyor to be part of the team specialising in all aspect of underground investigations and CCTV surveying.

CHARITY RUN	10 May 2009
Survey Solutions provided sponsorship and technical support to the annual Alton Water 10k charity run around the Water Park and reservoir.   The day was a great success and raised money for three local primary schools around the Shotley Peninsula near Ipswich. For more info go to:   www.altonwaterrun.co.uk

MERRY CHRISTMAS	December 2008
This year’s Christmas card features a land survey of the Christmas Islands, completed in 1839 for the British Admiralty. Wishing all our customers and suppliers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2009.

ALL CHANGE AT IPSWICH	1 November 2008
Due to the continuing expansion of Survey Solutions we have moved to larger premises. The new location provides much needed additional space and provides even further room to grow. (see ‘contact’ for details)

SOMETHING ARTY. . . NEW WEB SITE	September 2008
The launch of the long awaited new look web site. The site is intended to showcase the full range of services which Survey Solutions provide throughout Britain as well as be a point of reference for our offices and people.

GREG BAIRD	16 June 2008
Greg Baird has joined our Nottingham office as part of the Underground Survey team. Greg is an experienced utilities surveyor who has specialised in CCTV drainage surveys. He will help to grow and develop our existing utilities and CCTV capabilities throughout the country.

NEW NOTTINGHAM OFFICE	1 June 2008
Due to our continued success we have expanded to open an additional office in Nottingham. The office is in the very attractive grounds of Strelley Hall on the edge of the city in easy reach of the M1. This is the seventh Survey Solutions office in the UK, maintaining our position as one of the largest independent survey companies in the country. (see ‘contact’ for details).

JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS	19 April 2008
Survey Solutions sponsored Mersea Island Judo Club Championships, run by Dave Bredin (Director at Survey Solutions) 2nd Dan Black Belt and his wife Kate a 3rd Dan Black Belt. The club which is run by volunteers has 70 members, with 20 on the waiting list. Over the years the club has produced 15 national champions and has 5 national champions with the club at the moment.
Find out more at: www.merseaislandjudoclub.btik.com

PAUL RHODES	7 April 2008
Paul Rhodes has joined to become part of our survey team based in the Ipswich office. Paul has been surveying in East Anglia since obtaining a degree in Surveying at Newcastle University in 2001.

RUGBY SUCCESS!	29 March 2008
Survey Solutions helps with sponsorship at Mersea Island Rugby Club in Essex. The team captain Dave Bredin, who is also a Director of Survey Solutions, led the team to become Champions of London North-East division 4 and promotion up to division 3. This is the highest level ever achieved in the history of the club. Find out more at www.mersearugby.co.uk

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY	15 – 16 March 2008
We celebrated 10 years of Survey Solutions by hiring out the Windmill Hotel in Coventry and getting all the staff, along with their other halves, to a knee’s up. The weekend including a golf competition, spa facilities, quiz, prizes and plenty of food and even more drink!

Robin Hynd	28 January 2008
Robin Hynd (pictured on the right with Phil Reeder) has relocated from Scotland to take up the role of Senior Surveyor based at our South West office in Yeovil. Robin has been part of Survey Solutions since 1999 and brings a great deal of experience and knowledge with him to help support the growing workload in this busy region.

Richard Glenn	2 January 2008
Richard Glenn joins Survey Solution as a Senior Surveyor in our growing Underground Surveying operations. Richard brings with him an extensive knowledge of all aspects of underground surveying including tracing utilities, site investigations and CCTV drainage surveys.

Merry Christmas	December 2007
Thanks to all our clients and suppliers..... Another of our now infamous Christmas cards featuring our not so festive Jon Allison, from our Norwich office.

Gerry Palmer	15 October 2007
Gerry Palmer has joined the Midlands team based in our Coventry office as a Senior Surveyor. Gerry is a well respected and very experienced surveyor with many years working at a senior level in the region. Our Coventry office is a very busy hub of Survey Solutions and Gerry’s expertise will help to further develop and strengthen the capabilities we offer.