77 Construction & Engineering Awards 2020 BUILD Best Construction & Industrial Survey Team – Greece & Most Outstanding Construction Survey Project (Greece): SNFCC - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre ounded in 2001 as Alexandros Karditsas & Partners – Surveyor Consultants - AKSM was created to provide turn key solutions implementing surveying tools in the technical field of both stydy and construction sector. Since then, the firm has grown, developing neglected practices in Greece such as Aerial Mapping, Scan2Bim, VR, and underwater surveys. Today it is a leading consulting company of experienced engineers who implement advanced surveying technology and computerisation to provide complete surveying services for both the public and private sectors. With nearly two decades of experience and a dedication to the latest technologies, dependability, total accuracy and quality, AKSM is well-versed in the measures taken to achieve their primary goal; complete customer satisfaction. Accordingly, AKSM employs tools that will minimise costs whilst maximising productivity, reviewing their complete services and ISO processes to ensure they are operating at their most efficient and effective level. From the initial design stages to the commission of the final operation, AKSM’s highly skilled and well-trained team works closely with clients to achieve their desired outcome and to exceed their expectations. AKSM offers expert consulting services that incorporate special surveying applications throughout projects and provide accurate and updated field data to all planners, whilst also offering advice based on the financial, technical and operational requirements of each project. Specialising in the provision of 3D laser scanning and measurement data services, AKSM also assumes overall coordination of the pre-construction period of a project, managing the flow of information between the firm’s office, the construction site, the clients and the constructors. AKSM is currently working on sites across Europe, Asia, United States and beyond, adapting and updating their approaches in keeping with the range of construction cultures in the different markets. Regardless of the location, however, the AKSM team always apply a step-by-step process that enables transparency and clarity regarding client requirements. Using a self-certified surveying mechanism that uses data exchange tools, cloud servers and the most cutting-edge software and hardware, AKSM provides turnkey solutions crafted and delivered by their excellent staff. After all, the latest technology is only so good when not in the hands of experts driven by innovation. Thriving on teamwork and an overwhelming dedication to professional improvement and progression, the AKSM team undergoes regular, rigorous training through seminars and workshops to ensure they are up to date with both established practices and the latest developments within their industry. By ensuring their staff are positive, motivated and well-informed, AKSM is able to guarantee the highest standards of service in every project. Despite the global pandemic, AKSM remains busy with projects all over the world, each presenting their own unique challenges. However, projects such as the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre under Impregilo Terna JV, in which the firm employed twenty-four surveying crews, has earned AKSM global recognition for their skills in construction. The project required a full range of surveying services in addition to the surveying services for the SNFCC Canopy the largest ferrocement construction ever built, consisting of 800 ferrocement panels. A high accuracy application during preconstruction and erection period was applied to meet the client’s needs and specs, whilst a method of statement services was also provided concerning preconstruction and erection period. In addition a demanding monitoring plan was created and applied during liability period implementing remotely control and data exchange tools to calculate daily deformations. With so many minute details coming together, AKSM was delighted to pull the project together seamlessly. AKSM is always looking for new ways to upgrade their services, and as one of the largest firms in BIM and construction projects, the firm has recently been able to incorporate Virtual Reality applications and deliverables into their already extensive offering. This technology was implemented in the firm’s recent SCAN2BIM service for a cement factory in Serbia or in hotels around Greece, as the client and technical team wanted to avoid travelling, in light of the current global climate, AKSM was able to use their VR services to “transfer” the site and project remotely and safely. As AKSM continues to roll out technological advancements and develop its offerings for clients, there is no doubt that the firm is looking ahead with optimism. With projects underway and in the works all over the world, the future will undoubtedly be (promising) busy and (prosperous) for AKSM. Contact: Alexander Karditsas Company: A. Karditsas Surveying & Mapping AKSM Web Address: www.aksm.gr F Operating in sites all over the world, AKSM, the Athens-based surveying company of experienced engineers, is a leader in the implementation of advanced technology and computerisation of surveying services within the public and private sectors. As the firm celebrates its recognition for exceptional customer service and outstanding projects, such as the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, we took a closer look at the thriving organisation. Aug20686
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