When you choose a survey contractor, you’re trusting them with data that can make or break a project. You want to know they have the skills, integrity, and systems to get it right the first time. That’s where our membership of professional bodies and trade associations comes in.
It’s more than just a badge on a website — it’s your reassurance that we work to the highest standards in the industry.
In the geospatial and surveying world, professional bodies set the technical, ethical, and safety benchmarks for the industry. Trade associations act as both a support network and a quality filter — not just anyone can join.
To maintain membership, companies must prove their competence, invest in continuous training, comply with legal requirements, and undergo independent audits or assessments.
Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)
CICES is the leading professional body for surveyors working in civil engineering, geospatial, and related fields.
Membership recognises technical competence, professional integrity, and commitment to continuous development.
It ensures our team works to recognised industry standards, giving your project dependable and verifiable results.
Visit the CICES website for more information.
The Survey Association (TSA)
TSA membership is only granted to companies that demonstrate proven technical competence, financial stability, and a strong health & safety record.
Members are bound by a strict code of conduct and must maintain insurance levels that protect clients.
Visit the TSA website for more information.
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) operational authorisation
For all UAV (drone) operations, we hold the necessary CAA authorisation, including the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) and permissions for specialist operations.
This ensures our aerial surveys are conducted in full compliance with UK aviation law, guaranteeing safe operations and data capture in both standard and complex environments.
Clients benefit from reliable, legal, and insurable drone work — whether it’s aerial mapping, LiDAR, inspection, or high-precision photogrammetry.
PAS128 utility mapping compliance
For underground utility surveys, we work to the PAS128:2022 standard — the recognised UK benchmark for data quality and classification.
This enables you to make informed design and excavation decisions with confidence.
For our clients, these memberships and accreditations mean:
When you see our professional memberships, you can be confident we’re not just meeting industry standards — we’re helping set them. For you, that means surveys that are accurate, compliant, and ready to integrate into your project from day one.
If you need survey data you can trust, backed by the industry’s leading professional bodies, contact Academy Geomatics today.
For more information about our geospatial services, or to commission a survey or discuss a project, please get in touch.
