I disagree with your assertion Nik. I think if CSM's were simpler them people would use them more, making the graphics understandable is surface dressing and possibly there could be an enormous range of options from simple drawings to inserted actual pictures or complex graphics drawn from onsite maps or photos. Substance not the aesthetics should be our primary concern.
Ben
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From: Contaminated Land Management Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nik Reynolds
Sent: 07 October 2008 09:43
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Subject: Re: KeyCSM Launch Event - Conceptual Site modelling software laucnh event: 4 November 2008
I have just had a quick look on the LQM website to see the conceptual model programme which is now being sold/touted for use and am appalled at what I've seen. I have attached a bite from the web site showing a site plan.
I would expect my wife's primary school class (age 7) to produce better!!
If this is as good as it gets I would prefer hand drawings to be submitted with SI reports.
We have a CAD lad in house who in no time can generate a cross section plan where required and site plans for every project we work on. This looks to be etchasketch for consultants!! If you want a computered aided drawing - get a CAD tech!
If this is not a true representation of the quality of the work which can be obtained from the conceptual model programme please put better examples on the web site.
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