What sets us apart
Commercial project experience
Specialist investigation suited to offices, commercial premises and complex refurbishment environments.
Surveys 7 days a week
Flexible attendance that can be coordinated around contractors, access restrictions and demanding programmes.
Engineer-ready findings
Interpreted survey information presented clearly to support technical and construction decisions.
Understand the concrete before making alterations
Commercial buildings in the City of London are frequently adapted to meet new layouts, services and occupier requirements. When those changes involve drilling, coring, cutting or fixing into concrete, knowing what is concealed within the structure can be an important part of planning the work.
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Our GPR concrete scanning surveys investigate accessible slabs, walls and other concrete elements without unnecessary opening-up. Radar data can help identify reinforcement and other embedded features that may need to be considered when deciding where intrusive work should take place.
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ACUO Structural Insights provides more than data collection. We interpret relevant findings so engineers, contractors and project managers have clearer information to work from. This can be particularly valuable during office fit-outs, refurbishment programmes and structural modifications where unexpected conditions can disrupt tightly managed works. If the project also requires investigation into defects, deterioration or structural condition, our structural investigations service can support a broader assessment.
What you can gain from a GPR survey
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Locate reinforcement within accessible concrete
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Investigate areas before drilling and coring
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Identify relevant concealed structural features
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Support planning for new penetrations and fixings
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Reduce uncertainty during commercial refurbishment
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Gather information without unnecessary damage
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Receive interpreted survey findings for your team
Concrete investigation for demanding commercial environments
Projects within the City of London can involve heavily serviced buildings, restricted access and tight construction schedules. In these environments, discovering an unexpected obstruction after work has started can have consequences for several trades and the wider programme.
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Non-destructive concrete scanning allows useful information to be gathered before intrusive works begin. We use GPR to investigate the accessible survey area and interpret the resulting data, helping your team build a better picture of the concrete before deciding how to proceed.
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Our surveys can support commercial fit-outs, plant and services installations, refurbishment projects and alterations to existing structures. The emphasis is always on providing usable information that can be incorporated into site planning rather than leaving your team to interpret raw radar data. Where external works or excavation are also planned, our utility surveys can help establish the position of buried services before the ground is disturbed.