Geospatial

At a glance

A connected approach to delivery.

At BakerHicks, our geospatial capability brings together survey, spatial analysis, data analytics and AI-enabled processes within a single, connected environment. This creates a consistent, trusted view of the built and natural environment that supports efficient delivery, better coordination and long-term value.

Geospatial services support every discipline. Working alongside design, planning, environmental and construction teams, our centralised spatial data, design information and site intelligence allows hazards, constraints and interfaces to be identified and managed early. This can improve design quality and help control cost while supporting confident decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Our teams combine real-time and historic geographic data with advanced mapping, modelling and analysis to create accurate representations of sites and their wider context. These insights support feasibility, optioneering, planning and consent, enabling teams to understand risk, opportunity and cost implications before designs are fixed.

And as projects progress, geospatial models evolve into active delivery tools, supporting design coordination, construction planning and change management. Beyond delivery, the same data provides a robust foundation for digital twins and asset information models, improving operational efficiency and supporting whole-life asset management.

Services

Providing high-precision drone surveys using photogrammetry and LiDAR to deliver orthomosaics, DSM/DTM models, and dense 3D point clouds with sub-decimetre accuracy. Post processing to enable rich outputs optimised for Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, and ArcGIS, delivered to PAS 128, RICS, and ISO 19650.
Location based site and route appraisal assessing land use, topography, access, utilities, environmental constraints and risk factors, supported by spatial analytics and data driven comparison to inform optioneering and early decision making. Spatial analysis and mapping to support the planning and design of transport, utilities and public infrastructure, enabling efficient coordination, resource allocation and risk mitigation.
Digital site survey applications streamline walkovers, inspections and condition assessments by enabling structured, geolocated data capture in the field. Observations, photos and measurements are recorded in real time and fed directly into the project’s geospatial environment, enhancing data quality, traceability and the speed of delivery from site to design.
Providing a real time overview of hazards, intrusive investigations, construction activity and asset performance. By combining live and historic data within a single, accessible interface, dashboards support proactive risk management and more informed decision making throughout design, construction and operation.
Integrating environmental, survey, real world monitoring and design data into a single spatial framework to give a clear understanding of site context, highlight constraints and interfaces, and improve coordination. Federated models link with design platforms such as Autodesk, Revit and Navisworks, making BIM content accessible to all project stakeholders. Including real time integration of data.
Integrated digital platforms create a shared, up to date environment for teams and stakeholders, for controlled data sharing and streamlined workflows. They improve quality, reduce rework and maintain a single source of truth, while providing an auditable record of design decisions for transparency and effective change management.
Mapping and analysis of environmental receptors and sensitivities, supported by data analytics to inform EIA inputs, mitigation strategies and regulatory submissions.
Spatially enabled asset information, combined with analytical tools, delivers insight into condition, maintenance needs and performance, supporting whole life asset management and better operational outcomes.
Geospatial visualisation and analysis to support planning applications, DCO submissions and stakeholder engagement, including consultation-ready mapping, 3D views and evidence-led reporting.
Aggregation of geospatial and performance data across projects to provide programme and portfolio-level insight, supporting strategic planning, prioritisation and investment decision-making.
Intelligent feature detection and classification, automated routing and optioneering, change detection, anomaly identification and predictive analysis. Embedding AI within our geospatial platforms and delivery processes improves efficiency, consistency and decision quality while reducing risk across planning, design, construction and operation.