HOW DOES LASER SCANNING BENEFIT THE OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?
In the ever-evolving construction landscape, offsite manufacturing is making significant strides as a way to push the industry forward. It’s also a valuable solution for minimizing delays and boosting precision. To put it simply, offsite construction involves crafting a building’s parts in a controlled space away from the actual build site. Today, let’s explore the […]
THE DECARBONISATION OF HERITAGE BUILDINGS: HOW RETROFITTING IS SHAPING THE FUTURE
The decarbonisation and partial redesign of heritage, or historic buildings, has become a hotly debated topic in recent years. Currently, over 25% of the United Kingdom’s residential properties are over 100 years old. It’s common knowledge that heating and energy bills have shot up in recent years. The cost of living crisis, along with the […]
HOW IS THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SHAPING THE RACE TO NET ZERO?
In the ever-evolving narrative of our environment, the construction industry plays a pivotal role. This has never been more true as we work towards a more sustainable future. As we navigate through the intricacies of environmental change, it’s heartening to see this sector take meaningful strides towards net zero. Net-zero, retrofit and environmental sustainability have […]
HOW ARE DRONES SHAPING THE WORLD OF SURVEYING?
In our ever-evolving world, the pace of technological advances can almost feel dizzying. The emergence of drone surveying has marked a significant shift in how we can approach surveying. These remarkable machines are not just transforming the landscape of traditional surveying; they’re reshaping how we connect with and understand our environment. Let’s explore this exciting […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF ON-SITE DETECTION AND MARK OUTS FOR YOUR UNDERGROUND UTILITY SURVEY
WHAT IS ON SITE DETECTION? On-site detection for underground utilities involves the use of various methods to accurately identify and locate underground utility lines. The most common types of surveys are conducted with the use of ground penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic location surveys (EML). Ground penetrating radar survey – a non-invasive geophysical method used […]
AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE GOLDEN THREAD WITHIN THE BUILDING SAFETY ACT
The golden thread is defined as ‘The golden thread is defined as ‘the information that allows you to understand a building and the steps needed to keep both the building and people safe, now and in the future.’[1] It refers to the maintenance of accurate and reliable digital information throughout the lifecycle of a building. […]
TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. DEFINITIONS 1.1. ‘Adjudicator’ appointed by the agreed adjudicator nominating bodies.1.2. ‘Company’ means Spatial Dimensions Limited;1.3. ‘Company Material’ Any drawings paper and or electronic based, electronic media recordings, etc, produced by the Company under the Services for which is holds Copyright and Licence.1.4. ‘Consumer Rights’: where the Client is a ‘consumer’ as […]
SPATIAL DIMENSIONS BOLSTER ITS UNDERGROUND UTILITY TEAM
We are very pleased to announce we have added a Senior Utility Surveyor, Gregory Vincent-Smith, to our Underground Utility department. This addition reflects this area’s rapid growth and expansion and enforces our dedication to providing exceptional service in underground utilities. Greg brings vast and well-rounded experience to Spatial Dimensions. His recent work includes large-scale projects, […]
PETER FENWICK TO ATTEND MIPIM 2024
WHAT IS MIPIM? MIPIM is the premier real estate event gathering the most influential players from all sectors of the international property industry. In this blog post, we’ll provide an overview of MIPIM 2024 and share some insights on what to expect at this exciting event. Plus, we have some great news! Spatial Dimensions‘ Commercial Director, […]
THE EVOLUTION OF SUSTAINABILITY IN CONSTRUCTION AND THE VITAL ROLE OF SURVEYORS
INTRODUCTION Sustainability has been at the forefront of the construction industry for several years now, and the urgency to create healthier and greener spaces continues to grow. This can be seen through a number of our retrofit projects, as well as government-funded schemes like the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF). In the last few years, […]