Sinkholes: How do they occur and can they be prevented?
Sinkholes have moved to the forefront of the news recently due to a 20 metre sinkhole emerging in Godstone, Surrey last week and a second one later opening on the other side of the street. Residents were evacuated from their houses and work is happening around the clock to manage the site. But how do […]
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Macleod Simmonds achieves ISO 9001 Certification once again
Macleod Simmonds is delighted to announce that we have once again passed our ISO 9001 annual audit with flying colours. This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality and excellence in geospatial surveying services. ISO 9001 is an internationally recognised standard that ensures our quality management systems meet the highest standards. Passing […]
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NavVis VLX3: Macleod Simmonds acquires the industry-leading 3D laser scanner
Macleod Simmonds is excited to share news on our latest investment, the unique and unmatched NavVis VLX3. We believe the NavVis VLX3 to be the fastest and most comprehensive mapping/ asset management tool available anywhere in the world. What will be highly beneficial to our clients is that this cutting-edge piece of equipment can capture […]
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We passed! Celebrating our first Industry Accreditations of the year
We are pleased to share our recent completion and passing of two industry accreditations. The first being our annual ISO9001 Certificate, which demonstrates that we maintain required performance standards. This month, we also received a FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) Bronze certificate, which certifies that our fleet of vehicles meet all the operational requirements. ISO9001 […]
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We’re recruiting – join the Macleod Simmonds team
We’re recruiting! To continue providing an outstanding service on some of the most high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, we are looking for new talent to fill the following vacancies in our award-winning team: Topographical Surveyor We are on the hunt for a technically minded and experienced Topographical Surveyor to join our Woking based […]
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Celebrating 10 Years of Macleod Simmonds
This week, we celebrate our 10 year anniversary and as the saying goes, time flies! This is certainly true as it only seems like yesterday we were ‘setting up shop’ at our home with just the four of us. We started out with a determination to prove the benefits of array ground probing radar within […]
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Macleod Simmonds receives prestigious accolade at the 2021 Highways Awards
We are thrilled and equally as proud to share that, alongside our delivery partners Carnell Group, we were named Highly Commended finalists in the “Best Use of New Technology in the Highways Industry” category at the 2021 Highways Awards. Our impressive achievement was announced at a star-studded ceremony held at the Royal Lancaster London on […]
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The Latest Innovation Revolutionising Geophysical Surveys at Car Parks
We recently deployed a technique known as Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) at the car park of a large UK organisation where subsidence was suspected. What is ERT? ERT involves injecting a current into the ground via a pair of electrodes, and the resulting potential field is measured by a corresponding pair of potential electrodes. The […]
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The Technology Transforming Geophysical Surveys at Reservoirs
We recently deployed a technique known as Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) at two adjacent UK reservoirs to ascertain whether water leakage was responsible for the ground level changes and signs of subsidence which had been observed. What is ERT? ERT involves injecting a current into the ground via a pair of electrodes, and the resulting […]
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Leading the way in 3D Ground Penetration Radar Technology
The world above ground has changed so much this year. Whilst many are standing still, we are continuing to look at new ways to serve our clients, and reduce the risks associated with large infrastructure projects across the country. We have always loved to push technology beyond it’s limits, and are looking forward to doing […]
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