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We've just come back from Fort Nelson in Fareham, Hampshire where we've been conducting topographical and utility surveys for a brand new visitor centre, designed to better educate the public about the artillery showcased there.

Fort Nelson was once Portsmouth's protective barrier to French invasion in Victorian times and air attack during World War Two, and is now home to the national collection of artillery and cannon. Between 2000 and 2005 it saw visitor numbers more than double, so with this in mind, the need to bring the fort, which was built in the 1860s, storming into the 21st century with the help of some sparkling new facilities became ever more pressing.

The project has been especially interesting for Kemp; it isn't often we get to carry out surveys on historic buildings like this.

Photo: One of our surveyors Richard Wherry hard at work! And what a fantastic backdrop.

The team here at Kemp have just been carrying out work for a fascinating project being undertaken for Cornish theatre company Kneehigh.

Plans for a large tent with geodesic domes, which will function as a touring venue capable of relocation depending on Kneehigh's productions, meant that we were asked to conduct a topographical survey on land near Blackwater, Truro.

Andrew Staples, our survey manager said: "We have conducted an initial topographical land survey which will help Kneehigh to determine the best place to locate and orientate their structure. The next step is to set out the location of the anchors which will hold it in place. The field itself is a nice, reasonably regular site with good drainage, perfect for an outdoor theatre production."

We look forward to seeing the project take shape and what kind of productions the building will house.

Photo: Gil Gillilan from The Dome Company, our very own survey manager Andrew Staples and David Harraway, freelance production manager for Kneehigh.