A condition survey is the documentary baseline against which every later conservation decision is measured. The platform supports the full survey lifecycle — from preparatory desk-based research, through structured on-site recording, to the issue of a defensible condition report.
Structured observations
Observations are recorded against the asset's component hierarchy with discipline-aware fields: material, condition grade, defect typology, risk state, measurements, location and supporting photographs. Free-text notes sit alongside the structured record rather than replacing it.
Photographic evidence
Photographs are tagged to the component, the observation and (optionally) the precise area of the photograph by annotation. Before/after pairs and re-survey comparisons are preserved across project lifetimes.
Condition trajectory
Where assets are surveyed repeatedly, the platform tracks the trajectory of condition over time, identifying deterioration patterns at component, asset and portfolio level.
Frequently asked
- Can surveys be conducted offline on site?
- Field data capture is designed to tolerate intermittent connectivity. Records sync to the project archive once a connection is restored.
- How are defects classified?
- Defects use a discipline-specific taxonomy aligned with established conservation terminology, with consistent severity grading so that records remain comparable across surveys and surveyors.
- Can multiple surveyors work on one project?
- Yes. Project access is scoped to authorised members of the practice, with attribution preserved on each observation.