ONE MODEL, EVERY TEAM: HOW A 3D BUILDING MODEL KEEPS A REFURBISHMENT COORDINATED

On a refurbishment, the architect, the structural engineer and the services engineer all design around a building that already exists. A 3D building model gives them one measured version of it to work from, so their designs fit each other and the building.
KEEP THE FRAME, CHANGE THE BUILDING: INSIDE LONDON’S OFFICE RETROFIT BOOM

Three of London’s best-known office buildings are being kept and reworked rather than knocked down. On every one of them, the design starts from the building that is already there, which makes the office retrofit survey the first piece of work that has to be right.
UP AND IN: WHAT LONDON’S NEW THINKING ON ROOFTOPS AND SMALL SITES MEANS FOR YOUR SURVEY

London is looking hard at the space above its existing buildings. A pattern book for roof extensions and a new small sites design code could make the principle easier to agree. The detail will still come down to a good rooftop extension survey of the building you’re adding to.
SPATIAL DIMENSIONS ACHIEVE CONSTRUCTIONLINE GOLD

At Spatial Dimensions, we pride ourselves on delivering accurate, reliable, and professional surveying services. Our work helps clients reduce risk and move projects forward with confidence. We are therefore delighted to announce that we have achieved Constructionline Gold accreditation. This achievement marks another important milestone for our business. It reflects our commitment to quality, compliance, […]
CLAIRE FENWICK CYCLE TO UKREiiF FUNDRAISING

CYCLE TO UKREiiF 2025 Claire Fenwick is set to participate in the “Cycle to UKREiiF 2025” event. The event aims to raise funds for Club Peloton and its supported charitable project, Cyclists Fighting Cancer (CFC). This three-day endurance cycling challenge is scheduled from May 17th to 19th, 2025. It will see participants cycle from Newport […]
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 […]
CLAIRE FENWICK TAKES ON THE DUCHENNE DASH FOR DUCHENNE UK

On the 17th and 18th of May, our Managing Director, Claire Fenwick, will be taking on the gruelling Duchenne Dash to raise money for Duchenne UK. We are asking for your support as Claire takes on this mammoth challenge for a more than worthwhile cause. You can donate here or through the link at the […]
THE ROLE OF THE RICS RESIDENTIAL RETROFIT STANDARD IN ENHANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITHIN HOUSING

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has long been at the forefront of promoting best practices in the construction and real estate sectors. One of their latest initiatives, the RICS Residential Retrofit Standard, is a comprehensive guide that aims to set out the principles and guidelines for retrofitting buildings to improve energy efficiency and […]
SPATIAL DIMENSIONS ADDED TO PERFECT CIRCLE’S SUPPLIER LIST

Perfect Circle is a property construction and infrastructure consultancy that delivers real value with full procurement compliance supported by a supply chain of over 500 consultants. In late February this year, Spatial Dimensions was approved as a Perfect Circle supplier, and we’re extremely happy to share this news with you. A PERFECT MATCH Perfect Circle […]
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