Expertise & Services Geospatial Engineering

Providing a 360° analysis of land and developments, with minimal disruption onsite.

Accurately measure land and buildings

Whether surveying buildings, land or topography, or monitoring complex temporary works or developments, in-depth surveys with precise measurements are critical, helping you design and plan with confidence. With a higher level of accuracy in measuring, costly mistakes can be mitigated further improving our commitment to Net Zero Carbon.

 

Industry-leading services

Our experienced Geospatial Engineering team provide professional surveys for clients and contractors. Providing a 360° analysis of land and developments, with minimal disruption onsite, they can map and measure every part of your site.

Our services include:

  • Topographical Surveys: Informing intelligent design. Visualising land's natural and man-made contours.
  • Structural Monitoring Works: Tracking existing structures. Detecting and assessing structural issues.
  • Measured Building Surveys: Providing detailed analyses of buildings or structures in 3D.
  • Utilities Surveying: Highlights underground pipes. Locating and mapping services on your site.
  • Setting Out: Guarantees perfect placement. Mapping building designs against site dimensions.
  • Boundary Disputes: Clarifying land ownership. Providing exact measurements to establish jurisdiction.
  • Volume Calculations / Earthwork Profiling: Supporting construction planning.
     
  • The latest technology

    We invest heavily in our equipment and software.

    Drones providing bird's-eye photographs of sites. And handheld lasers, which calculate large areas in the blink of an eye.

  • We plot and analyse data using industry-standard tools. Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Building Information Management (BIM), CAD and 3D modelling.

    And our technology is constantly refreshed in-line with industry needs. To improve our services. And make life easier for contractors.

Sectors where we work

  1. Defence

    For over 155 years, Sir Robert McAlpine, a UK family owned business, has been a trusted partner, delivering major civil and defence infrastructure projects, and sensitive, high security projects, across the United Kingdom.

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  2. Healthcare

    We create innovative, patient-centred healthcare facilities with advanced technologies, ensuring therapeutic environments and seamless operational transitions.

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  3. Commercial

    We create award-winning, energy-efficient, innovative workspaces promoting health, well-being, and sustainability, engaging stakeholders with creative communications.

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  4. Industrial

    We build advanced manufacturing plants and vast warehouses, enabling UK industries to adapt to technological changes and meet market demands.

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  5. Heritage & Special Projects

    Complex heritage restoration and signature new build projects call for a different degree of care.

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  6. Building an Infrastructure Legacy

    From the pioneering railways and viaducts of the Victorian era constructed by our founder, we continue to build on our legacy of infrastructure projects with the delivery of today’s essential highway and rail networks.

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Our expertise and services

  1. McAlpine Design Group

    Thanks to the expertise of our in-house design specialists, we do more than turn our clients’ visions into reality.

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  2. Axis Land Partnerships

    Creating places people want to live, securing best value for land.

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  3. Digital Construction

    We invest in industry-leading software and mobile applications. So we can deliver cost efficiencies and top performance - each and every time.

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  4. Façades

    We have the specialist in-house expertise to deliver today's increasingly technical and complex façades.

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  5. Lifting Solutions

    Our in-house McAlpine Lifting Solutions team can help you with complete lifting, access and logistics solutions.

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  6. Construction Management

    Construction management is a delivery route through which we can add tremendous value.

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  7. Pre-Construction

    We use our in-depth knowledge and expertise to help clients and project teams plan for success.

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  8. Construction

    We have all the technical know-how, people, plant and equipment to deliver the largest and most complex of construction projects.

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  9. Customer Care

    Our focus on building strong relationships with clients means we are committed to your satisfaction throughout the lifecycle of our construction projects.

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