Safety and efficiency aren’t just project metrics—they are value drivers. Drone Surveying delivers both while supporting core Value Engineering goals: achieving high function at the lowest total cost.
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Earthworks is one of the largest cost drivers in any housebuilding project. Value Engineering demands efficient handling of this phase—and drone surveying is the most effective way to achieve it.
Value Engineering isn’t just a design-phase tactic. For modern housebuilders, it must be embedded into site management operations—from planning to handover. Drone Surveying empowers teams to do just that by offering data-rich, cost-effective aerial insights that optimise workflows and cut costs.
Value Engineering isn’t just a design-phase tactic. For modern housebuilders, it must be embedded into site management operations—from planning to handover. Drone Surveying empowers teams to do just that by offering data-rich, cost-effective aerial insights that optimise workflows and cut costs.
Measurable outcomes in line with Value Engineering objectives: reduced costs, enhanced function, improved safety, and greater stakeholder value.
We’re absolutely buzzing to announce that Drone Surveying has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Subcontractor/Services Provider of the Year category at the Housebuilder Awards 2025!
Why Airspace Awareness and Compliance Are at the Heart of Responsible Drone Surveying
In the fast-paced world of housebuilding, efficiency and cost savings are paramount. Last year alone, Drone Surveying’s services were commissioned on 650 sites.
Drone Surveying, the UK’s provider of specialist aerial surveys for the housebuild sector, says it is celebrating a series of new business wins as housebuilders harness the benefits of using drones.
One standout success story came from a customer who reported saving £180,000 on a single project after commissioning just two of our surveys. This highlights the power of strategic planning and the value of accurate,

