Reality capture at scale in response to the BSA | Morgan Sindall Construction
Successfully deploying Reality Capture to over 200 projects
22,540
hours saved
200+
Projects deployed
8,000+
Scans completed
Background
Morgan Sindall Construction needed a scalable way to capture and manage onsite visual information to meet the Building Safety Act, improve design coordination and reduce costly rework.
Existing methods, such as photos, snag lists and site diaries, produced fragmented, hard-to-navigate records and did not provide the structured, remote‑viewable documentation required for modern project assurance across its £1bn-plus annual active portfolio.
After evaluating 14 reality capture tools, Morgan Sindall partnered with Oculo under a multi‑year enterprise agreement to create navigable digital site records that overlay BIM models, highlight deviations and generate automated reports.
Deployment
The rollout included custom developments: BIM overlay, GDPR‑compliant full body‑blurring, an automated capture dashboard and AI‑driven progress analytics. Training, a dedicated mounting system, upgraded connectivity (from 5G to fibre or Starlink) and lighting rigs ensured high‑quality imaging. Symetri acted as implementation partner, providing onboarding and support for 200-plus sites and more than 8,000 scans completed.
Results
The platform transformed operations: early detection of as‑built versus as‑designed mismatches, remote desktop reviews that cut travel, and compliance documentation for the Building Safety Act.
It has also resulted in average resource savings of two hours per week per project, equating to 22,540 hours across 200 projects. Rework costs fell sharply and issue resolution was quicker.
The digital foundation now supports Morgan Sindall’s ‘Perfect Delivery’ philosophy, scalable progress tracking and broader responsible business goals.
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Willmott Dixon first started using Oculo on a cladding refurbishment project on a high-rise residential block in north London. The work involved the removal of existing cladding and installation of new cladding build up including construction paper, bracketry, insulation, fire breaks and cladding panels.
Willmott Dixon first started using Oculo on a cladding refurbishment project on a high-rise residential block in north London. The work involved the removal of existing cladding and installation of new cladding build up including construction paper, bracketry, insulation, fire breaks and cladding panels.
Willmott Dixon first started using Oculo on a cladding refurbishment project on a high-rise residential block in north London. The work involved the removal of existing cladding and installation of new cladding build up including construction paper, bracketry, insulation, fire breaks and cladding panels.
Willmott Dixon first started using Oculo on a cladding refurbishment project on a high-rise residential block in north London. The work involved the removal of existing cladding and installation of new cladding build up including construction paper, bracketry, insulation, fire breaks and cladding panels.
