Survey Smarter, Build Without Surprises! ONF Surveyors (Jason Favier)
A fence just 150mm over the line. A set-out done off an old peg. An easement buried in the fine print.
Suddenly you’re not building, you’re dealing with angry neighbours, compliance notices, costly rework and lawyers. And the frustrating part? Most of these headaches are completely preventable.
For many new developers, surveying is one of the most misunderstood parts of the process. You know you “need a survey”, but which one? Identification? Re-establishment? Topo? Set-out? Boundary realignment? And when is the right time to do each one? Get it wrong, or rely on assumptions, and small mistakes quickly turn into expensive disputes and delays.
Add outdated plans, poor documentation, unclear scopes or boundaries that aren’t construction-ready and you’re building risk into your project before the slab even goes down. That’s how minor boundary errors turn into encroachments, stop-work notices and neighbour disputes that can derail an otherwise solid deal.
This month, Jason Favier director at ONF Surveyors will strip it all back to basics. In this session, he’ll explain:
• The different types of surveys
• What each one is used for
• Why understanding them is critical, especially if you’re early in your development journey
• The modern technologies surveyors now use, including drones and advanced surveying equipment
• How these tools improve accuracy, reduce risk and catch problems before they cost you money
• How to avoid the common boundary mistakes that lead to encroachments and disputes
• The best-practice tips for working effectively with your surveyor
If you want fewer surprises, smoother builds and confidence that you’re building on the right land, this is a session you don’t want to miss.