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HOW TO SOLVE THE LONDON HOUSING CRISIS: BUILDING UPWARDS OR OUTWARDS?
THE NEED FOR LONDON HOUSING Over the last five years, London has built an average of over 37,000 homes. Nearly 70% of this housing was built for the private sector. In a recent article, the NLA highlighted a need for 74,000 houses annually. This is a massive 200% increase on its current rate. Government schemes, […]
WARM HOMES: SOCIAL HOUSING FUND (WH:SHF) WAVE 3 & IT’S LONG TERM IMPACT
The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF), formally known as The Social Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) is a proactive government fund launched in 2021. Since the initial demonstrator £1.1 billion has been awarded across Britain. As well as The SHDF Demonstrator (2021), we saw funding in SHDF Wave 1 (2022), SHDF 2.1 (2023) and SHDF 2.2 […]
HOW CAN OUR FREE GUIDE HELP YOU TO SPECIFY A RETROFIT SURVEY?
Getting the most out of a retrofit project has never been more important. The implications for climate, affordability and profitability all depend on maximising the opportunities afforded to us. This starts with the survey. Our guide to specifying a retrofit survey gives you a breakdown of important aspects of a site visit. This is informed […]
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 POWER OF RETROFITS: ENHANCING SUSTAINABILITY & EFFICIENCY IN UK CONSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION In an era of increasing environmental awareness and the need for energy efficiency, retrofits have emerged as a transformative solution within the UK construction industry. By upgrading existing buildings to modern standards, retrofits offer numerous benefits that go beyond sustainability. At Spatial Dimensions, we are passionate about helping our clients create spaces that everybody […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]