BACS encompasses the surveys and measurements involved in the management and division of buildings or property complexes, particularly in relation to co-ownership, letting or vertical property restructuring. For a firm of chartered surveyors, BACS enables the precise determination of the areas, volumes and rights associated with individual units, ensuring fairness and legal certainty.
OBJECTIVES
- Cadastral GIS (Geographic Information Systems) databases are a key tool for managing, analysing and visualising land parcels, land rights and associated infrastructure.
- For a firm of chartered surveyors, they enable the consolidation, utilisation and secure storage of geospatial information for technical, administrative and legal purposes.
DETAILED EXPLANATION
A chartered surveyor is involved in:
- Collect, organise and validate cadastral, topographical and land registry data,
- Set up and maintain reliable GIS databases containing accurate georeferenced information,
- Ensure data consistency and quality across different departments and stakeholders (local authorities, tax authorities, landowners, project owners),
- Enable spatial and land analysis for planning, construction or land consolidation projects,
- Facilitate the production of plans, reports and 3D models for construction, civil engineering and railway projects,
- Ensure the traceability and legal certainty of cadastral information.
