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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ARCHITECTURE: HOW IS AI CHANGING THE INDUSTRY?
Artificial intelligence’s growth has been exponential in all industries. Many believe AI’s capabilities has just scratched the surface. For architecture and STEM-related industries, this is an exciting and daunting prospect. In this article, we will try to give you a rounded view of how artificial intelligence is changing the architectural industry and the built environment […]
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. […]
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 […]
CLAIRE FENWICK NAMED AS PRESIDENT OF THE SURVEY ASSOCIATION (TSA)
Spatial Dimensions founder and Managing Director, Claire Fenwick was voted to serve as president at TSA Annual General Meeting held at Silverstone race circuit on Wednesday 27th March. Claire was delighted to accept this prestigious role and in doing so became the first female president of the association. Formed in 1979 TSA has over 200 […]
HOW CAN MEASURED SURVEYS SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY IN ARCHITECTURE?
Measured surveys play an important role in aiding the architectural sectors‘ push towards greater sustainability. The UK government’s plan to reach net zero by 2050 is necessary. However, the goal itself has meant UK companies across the AEC sector have had to rethink their processes and goals. MAKING DECISIONS THROUGH ACCURATE DATA Reliable and accurate […]
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 […]
FREE GUIDE DOWNLOADS
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE SURVEY GUIDES A GUIDE TO LEVEL OF DETAIL IN 2D MEASURED BUILDING SURVEYS How can our guide to LOD in 2D measured building surveys help you? Define what level of detail is Understand what’s included in each LOD Compare real-life examples including floor plans, elevations and sections Increase your understanding of LOD […]
PLANNING APPLICATION FEES INCREASE – WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
INTRODUCTION Before we start, what is a planning application fee? A planning application fee refers to the payment required when submitting a planning application to the relevant authority. They are set by the government throughout England and detailed in the Town and Country Planning Regulations 2012. This fee covers the cost associated with processing and […]
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, […]
