This is our last post from the good ship blogger :-(

As we have included the blog in our new Severn Partnership Website at www.severnpartnership.com

Clear your cache, wipe your browsing history and check out the new site :-)

www.severnpartnership.com

3D Model Conversion & Visualisation - Cable Enterprise Ship

Cable Enterprise Ship 3D CAD Model Textured in 3DS Max

Severn have again been working with Global Marine Systems on 3D modelling one of their cable laying ships for their on board 3D navigation system. The Cable Enterprise is approximately 120m x 30m in size and has recently been re-fitted by Global Marine Systems.

3D Model for retro-fit of Cable Laying Ship

Severn were given solid 3D models of the majority of components on the vessel from the mechanical engineers. These were then converted to a polygon model and refined to reduce the number of polygons from 15 million to 600,000 so that the model would functioned efficiently in the navigation software. The refined model was then texture mapped and exported in the required format.

Click here for more information regarding our Shipping & Marine Services or to discuss your project requirements further please email webenquiry@severnpartnership.com or call Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

The 3D Model Global Marine Systems Fleet

Shrewsbury Town FC: 3D Laser Scan to Revit Model

Shrewsbury Town Football Club: 3D Laser Scan to Building Information Model

Autodesk Revit Model from Point Cloud Data

Earlier in the year the Scan2BIM team at the Severn Partnership completed a project with Shrewsbury Town Football club to 3D laser scan the whole of their stadium for the creation of a Building Information Model.

The ground, named the 'New Meadow' holds 9,875 supporters and the club moved there from their old ground 'Gay Meadow' in 2007.

The site was scanned both internally and externally in 5 days using our Leica C10 laser scanner and modelled in Autodesk Revit.

For more information on Scan2BIM or to discuss your project requirements further please email: webenquiry@severnpartnership.com or contact Mark King 0844 880 8247.

Building Information Modelling - Internally and Externally

Laser Scan to 3D Model for Retro-fit Design

3D Laser Scan of the Amazon factory, Swansea for retro-fit project

Rhino3D Model with Scan Cloud

Severn have recently completed a project with Gaunt Francis Architects on a scan to 3D model retro-fit project in the Amazon factory, Swansea. The factory; Amazon's largest in the UK is the size of ten football pitches and ships goods across the UK and Europe.

The project was to help the architects design a new staircase that passed through a congested area of the factory. It involved using our Leica C10 laser scanner to laser scan part of the factory. This was then used within Rhino3D to create an accurate 3D block model of all  racking, railings, MEP and building structure that may clash with the proposed staircase design.

(C) Gaunt Francis Architects - Proposed Staircase

If you wish to find out more about 3D laser scanning or 3D modelling please visit our website www.3d-model.co.uk or email webenquiry@severnpartnership.com or contact Mark King on 0844 880 8247

Thank you to Gaunt Francis Architects for providing some images of the proposed staircase design.

Severn Partnership; a busy start to 2012

Severn Partnership: Providing a Level Perch

Since the start of 2012 the Severn Partnership have been working flat out on projects around the country. This has included ongoing High Output Track Renewal (HOTR) projects, work at Paddington station, the surveying of numerous bridges and the scanning of factories and a golf course.

We would also like to welcome two new members to the Severn Partnership team; Jonathan Harman and John Woods who have joined our survey team. With a busy schedule ahead look out for more blog posts of ongoing and completed projects.

Patrick Foster...Tough Guy?????

Patrick Foster, Surveyor at the Severn Partnership does Tough Guy

Congratulations to Patrick Foster, Surveyor at the Severn Partnership for the successful completion (survival) of Tough Guy: the safest most dangerous event in the World. The event that takes place once a year just outside Wolverhampton involves almost 5,000 people trying to finish the 10 mile crazy obstacle course.

The start of the insanity that is Tough Guy

The course that involves, freezing cold water obstacles, electrified fences, pitch black tunnels, mud, mud and more mud has reportedly never been conquered. Patrick managed to finish the course in just under 3 hours and 40 minutes raising over £200 for charity along with his brother Tim Foster, a medical student based in London.

Patrick = Tough Guy!!!

Confined Spaces Training!!!

River Survey Anyone?

Scan2BIM at WMCEE's 'Breaking down the barriers to BIM'

Nick Blenkarn Presenting at WMCEE's BIM Conference on Scan2BIM

On Tuesday 31/01/12 the Severn Partnership presented at WMCEE's 'Breaking down the Barriers to BIM Adoption.' Severn discussed the use of 3D laser scanning on retro-fit, refurb and renovation projects for conversion to Building Information Models (Scan2BIM).

Congratulations goes to all the staff at WMCEE for a very well run and executed event, hopefully this is a spring board to similar events in the future. Congratulations also goes to all the speakers whose presentations were all received positively by the audience. Nick Blenkarn and Mark King from the Severn Partnership; who sit on the WMCEE BIM steering group hope to be a part of any similar events in the future.

For more information on laser scanning and BIM email scan2bim@severnpartnership.co.uk or call Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

'Read All About It' - Severn Partnership in the Birmingham Post Newspaper

Birmingham Post - 'Innovators look to the world and double turnover.'

If you happen to pick up a copy of the Birmingham Post this month and flick to page 7 of the 'Entrepreneur' section you will see an article on the Severn Partnership with our accountants RSM Tenon; 'Innovators look to the world and double turnover.'

The article has been written to discuss the success of the Severn Partnership over the previous few years with the help of RSM Tenon. It was back in 2004 that Mark Combes and Nick Blenkarn took the reigns of the company which now works extensively throughout the UK and worldwide providing a range of innovative solutions including railway surveying, 3D laser scanning, 3D modelling and Scan2BIM.

To see the article go to the Birmingham Post Online (remember page 7)

To find out more about the Severn Partnership and its services please visit our websites; Severn Partnership, 3D-Model & Scan2BIM, email us on webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or call us on 0844 880 8247.

Reminder: Scan2BIM presenting at WMCEE BIM conference - 31/01/12

West Sussex Hospital 3D Laser Scan to 3D BIM Model - Scan2BIM

Just a reminder for all you BIM people or want-to-be BIM people out there that the Scan2BIM team at the Severn Partnership will be presenting at the WMCEE 'Breaking down the barriers to BIM adoption' conference on 3D laser scanning to 3D BIM model for renovation, retro-fit and refurb projects.

The conference will take place on Tuesday 31st January 2012 at Faraday Wharf, Birmingham, with keynote speaker David Philp, Head of BIM implementation for the UK Cabinet office.  It will be packed full of excellent presentations covering all aspects of BIM adoption with plenty of time for discussion and networking.

To find out more about the event visit http://www.wmcce.org/ and register your interest, or for more information on laser scanning and BIM email scan2bim@severnpartnership.co.uk or call Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

Cloud Computing with Google Apps at the Severn Partnership

Severn Partnership and Cloud Computing

Severn have fully moved to the 'Cloud'. 

For many years Severn have used cloud computing for many of its administrative tools such as its online schedule board. They have now fully moved to a 'Cloud' based communication system with all emails now streamed through the Google cloud system. All 30 members of staff moved smoothly to the new system, with emails converting from @severnpartnership.co.uk to @severnpartnership.com.

Severn have also recently upgraded their IT system with a state-of-the-art server with 24Gb of RAM and dual processors, 8Tb of data storage with high speed SA hard drives in a RAID system designed to achieve optimal data security.

All these improvements allow the Partnership to continue to offer Quality Data, Measured Safely and Delivered Professionally on Time.

Heritage 3D Laser Scanning, Floor & Reflective Ceiling Plans Combermere Abbey

Heritage 3D Laser Scanning for Internal building Survey

Severn were called in to undertake a high accuracy survey at the historic Comberemere Abbey Estate. The Heritage survey was focused around the estate's library, particularly its 16th century suspended plaster ceiling, which required restoration work.

The HDS Leica C10 laser scanner was ideal for the job as it could quickly produce highly accurate point clouds without the fear of damaging the historic structure further. The library and surrounding rooms were scanned and registered together to form a single point cloud. The resultant scan cloud was then used to produce highly detailed drawings of the library including floor plans, reflected ceiling plan, wall elevations and sections. These were then used to plan the restoration work.

For more information on laser scanning & surveying for heritage buildings or to discuss your project requirements further please email: webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Bob Hutchings on 0844 880 8247 

Great Western Mainline Electrification Project - Structural Clearances

Great Western Mainline Electrification Project - Clearance for 150 Structures

Is it going to fit?

Severn Partnership has been assisting a major engineering consultancy in answering this question for 150 Structures on the Great Western Mainline as part of the Great Western Electrification Project.

Severn Partnership High Accuracy Railway Surveying

Severn Partnership Surveyors have been producing Topographical Surveys to establish Clearances for blacklisted structures and provide sufficient information surrounding the structure to allow for alteration proposals.

The 8 month long project, which ran on time saw at its peak up to 10 structures surveyed in a single night shift.

There were no incidents and Severn ensured that all the data was to the highest Quality, measured Safely and Delivered Professionally on Time.

For more information on our high accuracy railway surveys or to discuss your project requirements further please email: webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Anett Dude on 0844 880 8247 

Topographical Surveys for Structural Clearance Analysis

Track Renewals - Track Alignment & Cess Detail Surveying

High Accuracy Track Alignment & Cess Detail Surveying

With the continuous need to replace rail track, the Renewal train has played a vital role in delivering this rapid renewal system.  Working alongside this, Severn has provided the high accuracy survey data critical to its continuing success.

Track Renewal Train - Railway Surveying

Recently Severn have completed over 80,975 yards (approx. 46 miles) of topographical track alignment and cess detail survey along a section of the busy WCML LNW Route.  This work produced 30 digital survey models in both MX Genio and AutoCAD formats and 373 separate SC0 files for ClearRoute Gauging Analysis.

80% of the work was carried out in a Green Zone working environment, utilising both midweek night line blockages and weekend T3 possessions.  All the work was produced to the highest quality standards and delivered professionally on time. 

For more information on our high accuracy railway surveys or to discuss your project requirements further please email: webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Jamie Price on 0844 880 8247  

Scan2BIM presenting at WMCEE BIM adoption conference - 31/01/12

Scan2BIM - laser scan to 3D Revit BIM model

The Scan2BIM team at the Severn Partnership will be presenting at the WMCEE 'Breaking down the barriers to BIM Adoption' conference on everything laser scan and BIM related.

West Midland Centre for Constructin Excellence Conference

The conference will take place on Tuesday 31st January 2012, with keynote speaker David Philp, Head of BIM implementation for the UK Cabinet office.  It will be packed full of excellent presentations covering all aspects of BIM adoption with plenty of time for discussion and networking.

To find out more about the event visit http://www.wmcce.org/ and register your interest, or for more information on laser scanning and BIM email scan2bim@severnpartnership.co.uk or call Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

Hope to see you there...

Crossrail High Accuracy Surveying for Tunneling Monitoring

Crossrail Amberg Kinematic Laser Scan Point Cloud - Track

 As the Crossrail project starts it’s tunneling under the streets and infrastructure of London a huge amount of preparation work is going on to prevent monitor and  subsidence. 

Crossrail Amberg Kinematic Laser Scan Point Cloud - Paddington

Tunneling has already begun from the Western Portal, just outside Paddington Station, where The Severn Partnership has been busy compiling a comprehensive data set to be used for the monitoring of Network Rail infrastructure as the huge Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) munch their way underneath. 

Crossrail Paddington P-way Track Survey

Combining High Accuracy Leica TS30, 0.5 arc second 0.5mm, Total Stations with the latest Amberg Track Geometry Measuring Devices to coordinate every track and cross over unit on the approach to Paddington Station has provided the Crossrail team with a benchmark survey to monitor changes against. In addition a Kinematic Laser Scan Point Cloud provides a 3 dimensional model of all overhead line equipment and gantry structures prior to the TBMs passing underneath. Should any movement occur during tunneling, the entire stretch of track and infrastructure can be precisely reinstated with confidence. If all goes to plan, no one will even know the machines have been there....


For more information or to discuss your project requirements further please email: webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Rollo Rigby on 0844 880 8247  

3D Laser Scan to BIM - Shrewsbury Town FC

On-site 3D Laser Scanning of Shrewsbury Town FC Stadium

The Severn Partnership has embarked on the task of 3D laser scanning all of the Shrewsbury Town FC ground, internals and externals for conversion to a BIM 3D model.

The laser scanning is going to take place over a period of about a month, with teams working around Shrewsbury's busy football and conference schedule. Once the laser scans have been completed they are passed to our 3D modelling department for BIM modelling.

They are using the latest Autodesk Revit Architecture, Structure and MEP 2012 software to create the stadium into an intelligent parametric model. Due to the number and size of the scans, the point cloud has be sectioned up for ease of use and imported directly into Revit one section at a time.

Watch this space to find out more about this project in the coming weeks...

If you wish to find out more please visit our new Scan to BIM website; www.scan2bim.info or to discuss your project requirements further please email webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

3D Laser Scanned Point Cloud of Shrewsbury's Greenhous Meadow

Charles Darwin - Laser Scan to Mesh 3D Model

Charles Darwin Statue, Shrewsbury - 3D Laser Scan

Charles Darwin Meshed 3D Model from Scan Cloud

If someone was asked to name two things that came from Shrewsbury, they would most likely answer the Severn Partnership and Charles Darwin.  Severn recently decided to bring these two together and use their Laser Scanning expertise to laser scan the Charles Darwin statue outside the Shrewsbury Library.

The scanning was completed over one morning and registered together by the same afternoon.  This laser scan was then meshed using MeshLab, an open-source meshing software. This mesh was then refined and visualised using Autodesk 3DS Max to create a photo-realistic rendering.

Severn hopes to expand their strong links with Shrewsbury and scan more of the famously historical buildings and features of the town.

To find out more about 3D Laser Scanning, Mesh 3D Modelling & Visualisation please visit our websites; www.severnpartnership.co.uk and www.3d-model.co.uk or to discuss your project requirements further please email webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

Severn Partnership YouTube channel

Severn Partnership have launched a new YouTube channel that will host all their videos and highlights from the world of surveying, 3D laser scanning, 3D modelling, visualisation & scan2BIM.

To see more videos please visit our Severn Partnership YouTube Channel and subscribe to keep up to date with the latest videos.

To see more videos on our Scan2BIM services please visit our Scan2BIM YouTube Channel and subscribe to keep up to date.

Laser Scan to BIM Model - Harper Adams University

Laser Scan to Rendered BIM Model - Harper Adams University

Severn has recently completed a project creating a BIM model from laser scan data for Harper Adams University.  The model was used to create section drawings, elevations, floor and roof plans for planning applications and future renovation work.

Revit BIM Model - Harper Adams University

The laser scanning was completed over 2 days using the latest Leica C10 HD scanner. 

The BIM model was created using Autodesk Revit with its in-built point cloud engine, which meant that the model was created very quickly and accurately.

All the door and window families were created parametrically within Revit specifically for this project.

If you wish to find out more please visit our new Scan to BIM website; www.scan2bim.info or to discuss your project requirements further please email webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

What'er Day - Severn go Rafting

Severn White Water Rafting - I Think!!!

As part of a company training and team building day, Severn Partnership staff took to the river Tryweryn with life jackets and paddles for White Water Rafting.  After travelling to Bala, Wales all rafters were required to squeeze into wetsuits, some with more ease than others.

Serious Rafters!!!

Extreme Rafting!!!

After splitting into 3 groups, Severn were taught all the skills needed to survive the dangerous Welsh rapids and took to it like a duck to water (apologises for the pun).

Severn Partnership Post-Wetsuits

Severn Partnership Pre-Wetsuits

All rafts managed to get 4 runs down the rapids with only 2 men overboard.  

Special mention goes to Tom Thorn who found great difficulty in getting into the raft, falling in at the start and Martin Oakes the victim of a blind-sided raft-ram between 2 rafts.

Messing about on the River

Hysterical Laughter

Rafting was a reward to all staff at the Severn Partnership for all their effort and good work for a year well done.

Next up Christmas Party, watch this space...

Severn Partnership in action!!!