This strategic move enhances Morgan Sindall Construction's ability to meticulously record and evidence on-site activities, with a heightened emphasis on safety critical building elements to support compliance with the Building Safety Act. The innovative system from Oculo provides Morgan Sindall Construction with a comprehensive solution for capturing, managing, and analysing visual data in a 360-degree format. This cutting-edge technology empowers the construction giant to capture every aspect of their on-site activities, offering an unparalleled level of transparency and recording keeping.
"We have been working with Symetri for a number of years on the adoption of best-in-class digital construction methodologies and embracing Oculo as our enterprise 360-degree photogrammetry system aligns with our philosophy of “Perfect Delivery”, to deliver Safe, On Time, Quality and ultimately to have a Delighted Customer that would Recommend us," said Lee Ramsey, Digital Director at Morgan Sindall Construction. "This technology will play a crucial role in our efforts to provide indisputable proof of delivery for our projects, particularly in the safety critical building elements to meet by the Building Safety Act and secondary legislations.
Key features of Oculo that attracted Morgan Sindall include:
- 360-Degree Documentation: Oculo captures a complete visual record of the on-site environment, providing a holistic view that goes beyond traditional photography or documentation methods, whilst helping to reduce carbon footprint by decreasing the amount of site visits needed.
- Proof of Delivery: The system offers robust evidence of on-site activities, enhancing Morgan Sindall's ability to showcase project progress, compliance, and adherence to building safety.
- Ease of use: Oculo provides a simple and intuitive systems that is easy to use, on projects that are designed in either 2D or 3D. Whilst having additional features to effortlessly compare the 360-dgree photogrammetry capture against the design in 3D.
“By selecting Oculo as their trusted system in 360-degree photogrammetry , Morgan Sindall Construction is taking a proactive step towards achieving unmatched levels of transparency, recording keeping, and compliance in their projects. The implementation of Oculo's enterprise agreement underlines Morgan Sindall Construction’s dedication to excellence in construction and commitment to the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance” stated Richard Brayshaw, Construction Business Area Director at Symetri.
“We are delighted to be working with the best in the industry, leading the way towards the digital transformation of construction projects across the UK. This collaboration underscores the trust and confidence Morgan Sindall has placed in us to manage their entire portfolio. Additionally, we are excited to be working alongside our implementation partner, Symetri, to ensure seamless integration and maximum value for Morgan Sindall’s projects. Together, we are paving the way for a new era in digital construction, enhancing efficiency, and driving innovation across the sector” said Tom Kotecki, Co-Founder and CEO of Oculo.
Morgan Sindall Construction will continue to work with Symetri to incorporate the video, data and documentation collected by the Oculo solution into their wider workflows to drive increased operational efficiency, higher quality deliveries and safer and more sustainable building.
Morgan Sindall Construction is a UK business with a network of local offices. Project capabilities cover the entire range of construction activities, from small works and repair and maintenance, to major landmark schemes delivered as standalone projects or as part of larger multiple project frameworks. The company operates across the public and private sectors to deliver the social infrastructure around us – from schools, universities and hospitals to retail, office and leisure environments. Morgan Sindall Construction is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of c£4 billion and which operates through six divisions of Construction & Infrastructure, Fit Out, Property Services, Partnership Housing, Urban Regeneration and Investments. For more information, visit www.morgansindallconstruction.com
Oculo helps construction teams to document, monitor, and manage their projects more efficiently. It combines advanced computer vision and 360o cameras to provide comprehensive visual data and insights to help teams make faster and better decisions. Oculo has been used by leading main contractors and developers in the UK and beyond. For more information, visit www.oculo.ai
Symetri creates and provides technology solutions and services for design, engineering, construction and manufacturing businesses. We empower people to work smarter for a better future by ensuring they have access to the expertise and technology they need to improve their performance and sustainability.
Symetri was founded in Sweden in 1989 and has grown to a team of over 1000 people with offices throughout Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the UK, Ireland and the US. Symetri is an Autodesk Platinum Partner, Autodesk Authorised Training Centre (ATC) and Autodesk Global Service Provider. Symetri is part of Addnode Group AB, whose B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm. Addnode Group offers business-critical IT solutions to selected markets in both the private and public sectors. For more information, visit www.symetri.ie