How much material needs to be excavated? What is the volume of rock? How much has been filled, and how much remains?
Through accurate surveying and digital calculation methods, Mätkonsult helps developers, contractors and project teams determine reliable quantities and volumes.
From early estimates to monitoring completed work, we provide clear and reliable data for planning, construction and financial settlement.
From surveying to calculated volume
A reliable volume calculation starts with accurate survey data.
Mätkonsult surveys actual ground, rock and material surfaces and creates digital models that can be compared with design surfaces or previous surveys.
The difference between these surfaces can then be used to calculate excavation, fill or changes in stockpiled material volumes.
Mätkonsult can assist with, among other things:
- excavation and fill volumes
- rock volumes
- soil and earthwork volumes
- material stockpiles
- cross-section calculations
- quantity calculations for groundworks and civil engineering
- comparison of existing and proposed terrain
- verification of completed excavation and fill works
- recurring volume surveys during construction
- terrain and surface models
- data for quantity measurement and settlement
The surveying and calculation methods are adapted to the size and geometry of the site and the level of accuracy required by the project.
Why measure volumes?
Better control over project costs
Earthworks can represent significant costs in a civil engineering project. Reliable quantity data makes it easier to monitor costs and verify completed work.
Plan earthworks and material handling
By calculating excavation and fill quantities at an early stage, transport, stockpiling, reuse of materials and the need for imported material can be planned more effectively.
Monitor construction progress over time
Recurring surveys show how the project is progressing. This makes it possible, for example, to determine how much material has been excavated since the previous survey and how much work remains.
A common basis for quantity measurement and settlement
When financial compensation is based on completed quantities, it is important that calculations are based on clear and traceable survey data.
Document conditions before they change
Once a rock surface has been covered or the bottom of an excavation is no longer accessible, it may not be possible to survey it afterwards. By surveying at the right time, the information is preserved for future calculations and verification.
The right surveying method for the right task
Not every volume needs to be measured in the same way.
Mätkonsult can use traditional surveying, GNSS, total stations, 3D scanning or other appropriate methods depending on the conditions and requirements of the project.
For large or complex areas, dense data capture can be used to create detailed surface models, while smaller or clearly defined objects can often be measured more efficiently using traditional methods.
The goal is not to collect as much data as possible – but to collect the right data at the right level of accuracy for the calculation being performed.
From a single calculation to continuous monitoring
Mätkonsult can perform a single volume calculation, but we can also monitor quantities throughout the entire project.
For example:
BEFORE WORK → SURVEY → CONSTRUCTION → NEW SURVEY → VOLUME CALCULATION
By using the same methodology for recurring surveys, the project receives consistent data that allows changes to be compared over time.
This can be particularly valuable in larger groundworks, rock excavation and infrastructure projects.
A volume calculation is only as reliable as the survey data it is based on.
Mätkonsult combines extensive experience in construction and civil engineering surveying with modern methods for data capture, modelling and quantity calculations.
We understand both how real-world conditions should be surveyed and how the results will be used in the project. This enables us to provide support from the initial survey through to final quantities and clear documentation for monitoring and financial settlement.
From real-world surfaces to accurate quantities.
With Mätkonsult's volume calculations, you get reliable and transparent data for planning, monitoring and financial settlement.