SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE: GREEN BUILDING TRENDS IN HOSPITAL DESIGN

As the UK works toward a net-zero future, the healthcare sector has a key role in reducing the built environment’s environmental impact. The NHS is targeting net-zero emissions by 2040. New hospital construction projects are already underway through the government’s New Hospital Programme. The push for sustainable healthcare design is urgent and essential. At Spatial […]
CLADDING IN FOCUS: 2025 REMEDIATION PLAN EXPLAINED

In July 2025, the UK government updated its Remediation Acceleration Plan (RAP). This update aims to speed up cladding replacement across high-risk buildings. It also reinforces the importance of accurate building surveys. WHY DOES CLADDING REPLACEMENT MATTER? The Grenfell Tower tragedy exposed a major safety problem in UK housing. Unsafe cladding continues to pose life-threatening […]
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 […]
A DAY IN THE LIFE: SURVEYOR

Have you ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a Geospatial surveyor? Well, strap in and get ready for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of a surveyor at Spatial Dimensions! We will take you through the various tasks and activities that make up a surveyor’s day. So, let’s dive right in! WHERE […]
SURVEY CONTROL: ENSURING ACCURACY AND CONSISTENCY IN GEOSPATIAL SURVEYING

Here at Spatial Dimensions, we pride ourselves on being geomatic surveyors and laser scanning experts, delivering top-notch measured building surveys, laser scan surveys, and underground utilities surveys. We truly believe in the power of survey control to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability in all our projects! WHAT IS A SURVEY CONTROL? Simply put, survey control forms […]
RAAC PANEL SURVEYS AND RENOVATIONS: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

INTRODUCTION In the wake of the recent Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) crisis, the need for comprehensive surveys and renovation plans has never been more pressing. More than 100 schools have been instructed to evaluate buildings made with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) planks. We, at Spatial Dimensions, are a leading provider of mapping and […]
CASTLEFIELD VIADUCT: A WINNING COLLABORATION

INTRODUCTION We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our clients, the National Trust and Twelve Architects, have won a prestigious Pineapple Award for their innovative project at Castlefield Viaduct in Manchester. This remarkable achievement highlights the exceptional collaboration between various teams, including Spatial Dimensions, who provided crucial measured survey and topographical survey information to inform the design. […]