Geodesy & surveying: expert articles
Practical guides, equipment reviews and case studies from field work in Kazakhstan.
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How to order a topographic survey in Kazakhstan
A step-by-step guide to ordering a topographic survey: site brief, scale, schedule, crew mobilisation and DWG/PDF deliverables for projects across Kazakhstan.
Land allotment and the land management project in Kazakhstan
How land allotment differs from a land management project in Kazakhstan: land commission, cadastre, construction and subsurface use. A guide for Aktau and Mangystau.
Documents for a Land Management Project: Full Checklist for Individuals and Companies
Land management project documents in Kazakhstan: checklist for individuals and companies under MoA RK Order No. 180. Allotment, cadastre — Aktau.
Surveying in Mangystau Region: Working Desert Terrain
Geodetic work in Mangystau: scarps, sors, wind, long GNSS baselines and the local coordinate system. How field surveying runs in Aktau, Zhanaozen and Beyneu.
What Static Cone Penetration Testing Is: Method, Equipment, Use
Static cone penetration testing to GOST 19912: what qc and fs measure, CPT depth, when the method fails. Equipment and survey practice in Aktau and Mangystau.
UAV Topographic Survey vs Conventional Surveying: When the Drone Is Faster
When UAV survey is faster than ground topo in Kazakhstan: area threshold, GCP accuracy, Mangystau wind and flight approvals. A comparison for Aktau.
Geodetic Support of Pipeline Construction: The Full Cycle
Pipeline survey support in Kazakhstan: routing, setting-out, as-built before backfill and handover documents. Practice from Aktau and Mangystau.
Field vs Laboratory Soil Tests: What Is the Difference
Field vs laboratory soil tests in Kazakhstan: plate, CPT, pressuremeter and the lab suite. When each method is needed in Aktau and Mangystau.
Land Reclamation After Oil Extraction: RK Rules and Stages
Reclamation of disturbed land in Kazakhstan after oil extraction: the RK regulatory framework, technical and biological stages, and the role of surveying. Experience in Aktau and Mangystau.
Cadastral Works for Oil & Gas Companies: Documents, Timelines, Specifics
Cadastral works for oil & gas companies in Aktau and Mangystau: land allocation for wells and pipelines, easements, documents, timelines and the role of geodesy.
Geodynamic Monitoring with GNSS: Tracking Deformation on Kazakhstan Oilfields
Geodynamic monitoring of oilfields in Kazakhstan: GNSS methods, levelling, equipment and cycle frequency for oilfield deformation monitoring. Deformation monitoring experience across Aktau and Mangystau.
How to Choose a Geodetic Surveying Contractor: 8 Criteria for Construction and Oil & Gas Companies
How to choose a geodetic contractor in Aktau and Mangystau: 8 criteria, from equipment verification to state-network referencing and reputation.
DJI Matrice 4E in Industrial Surveying: Real Results from Our Sites
UAV surveying in Kazakhstan: how the DJI Matrice 4E drone speeds up aerial photography in Aktau and Mangystau by 3–5 times. Specs, accuracy, and real results.
How a Land Management Project Is Structured: 7 Stages from Survey to Cadastre
What a land management project in Kazakhstan consists of: 7 stages from field survey to cadastral registration. Which documents are produced and what you receive at each step. Experience across Mangystau.
Engineering Geology: What Surveys You Need Before Designing a Foundation
Which geotechnical surveys are required before designing a foundation in Kazakhstan: drilling, cone penetration testing, and laboratory soil tests. The specifics of Aktau and Mangystau.
Geodetic Surveys for Oil and Gas Projects: What Every Client Should Know
Types of geodetic work on oil and gas facilities in Kazakhstan: topographic surveys, as-built surveys, UAV photogrammetry, and documentation. Experience in Aktau and Mangystau Region.
Topographic Survey in Aktau and Mangystau: Why a Local Contractor Saves You More
Topographic survey in Aktau and Mangystau Region: how a local geodesy contractor outperforms an out-of-town firm on mobilisation time, cost, and local knowledge.
GNSS vs Total Station: Which to Choose for an Industrial Site
Comparing GNSS receivers and total stations for geodetic work on industrial facilities: accuracy, productivity, limitations, and when both methods must be used together.
What Is an As-Built Survey and When Is It Required in Construction
As-built surveys in construction: what they are, when they are conducted, which elements are recorded, what documents are issued, and why a completion acceptance certificate cannot be signed without one.
How Long Does a Land Management Project Take in Kazakhstan
A stage-by-stage breakdown of realistic timelines for a land management project in Kazakhstan: survey, design, expert review, approval, and registration in the USRRE. What speeds the process up — and what causes delays.
Topographic Survey Scales: 1:500 vs 1:10,000 — Which One to Order
A practical guide to choosing the right topographic survey scale: comparing 1:500, 1:2,000, 1:5,000, and 1:10,000 with real examples from engineering survey practice in Kazakhstan.
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