CAD drawings vs hand-drawn for your extension or renovation project.

Jul 8, 2020 | Design

What are the advantages of CAD drawings over hand-drawn ones? The advantages of CAD drawings over hand-drawn ones is that they have a clear, professional look about them. The presentation is good, and drawing on computer is quicker to amend and is easier to manage....

Land Surveys explained

May 12, 2020 | Surveying

Sue Edwards, Marketing at Downlands Surveying, interviewed Mark Newman about his work as a Land Survey at MNA Surveying. When did you start as a Surveyor? I started up as a sole trader in 2003 after 20 years in the Larger Aerial mapping sector. This kind of work...

Home Office Inspiration

Apr 20, 2020 | building Advice

Home Office Inspiration During the Corona Virus Lockdown many of us will have been asked to work from home by the Government and /or your employers. It was probably a very new experience for many and learning how to adjust a tricky experience. That said, you may have...

East Sussex Guide to Extending your Home

Apr 2, 2020 | building Advice, Extension

The following is a really useful guide for anyone extending or renovating their home. Simply click on the image to read the magazine. Help and advice is always available at Downlands Architectural Design and Surveying. Contact Ashley@downlandsds.co.uk.

Archaelogy revealed – what is it and do you need it for your building project?

Mar 18, 2020 | Archaeology

What is archaeology about and what’s its purpose? Archaeology is about people, not dinosaurs as people often think (that’s called Paleontology)! We look for clues about past lives and the things that surrounded people in their everyday lives and...