Providing long-term measurement, survey and spatial data services to support the management and restoration of one of the UK’s most significant heritage estates.
Since 1993, Plowman Craven has been commissioned to supply a range of measurement services to the Parliamentary Estate, supporting the ongoing management, documentation and future planning of the estate.
Over several decades, this work has involved scanning, measuring and documenting historic buildings and artefacts, contributing to the estate’s evolving data requirements and long-term stewardship.
Plowman Craven is recognised as a surveyor of choice for the current Parliament Restoration and Renewal programme, with the resulting 3D model of the Palace of Westminster forming the largest of its kind ever produced.
The Parliamentary Estate is a complex, historic environment requiring highly accurate and continually updated spatial information.
Key challenges included:
All survey work needed to respect the heritage significance of the estate while meeting modern data and management requirements.
Plowman Craven has delivered a comprehensive range of measurement and spatial data services to the Parliamentary Estate, using the latest technical approaches and high-definition laser scanning.
Services provided include:
The resulting 3D model supports planning, design and construction activities, as well as the future management of the Palace.
The long-term programme of work has delivered enduring value to the estate.
Detailed survey data provides a reliable and consistent record of historic buildings and artefacts.
Ongoing survey revision and spatial data management ensure estate data remains current and usable.
The 3D model of the Palace of Westminster enables informed planning, design and construction decision making.
Survey and building services data support facilities management systems and wider estate operations.
The Parliamentary Estate project demonstrates the value of long-term, trusted survey partnerships for complex heritage environments.
Through decades of measurement, laser scanning and spatial data management, Plowman Craven has supported the effective management, restoration and future planning of the Parliamentary Estate, providing accurate, accessible data that underpins both day-to-day operations and major renewal programmes.
