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From survey pegs to the project of a generation

Friday 22, Aug 2025
The latest issue of 'The Surveyor' profiles one of the most significant infrastructure projects: the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport - with on-the-ground insights from Brendan King, Senior Surveyor at CMS SURVEYORS.

With a dedicated team, complex logistics, and three years on-site, CMS played a critical role in managing survey operations across the entire site.

Brendan reflects on career-defining moments, team leadership, and the value of building a professional culture that supports and mentors young surveyors.

In this article, you’ll learn about:
  • Coordinating large-scale survey teams on a high-stakes site
  • Lessons in site operations, machine control, and contractor engagement
  • How CMS leveraged this project to grow a new generation of surveyors
  • The strategic expansion into Western Sydney to support 20+ years of future development
Click Here to Read Issue 28 of 'The Surveyor'