Augmented Reality

Blog post: 17/09/2026 3:12 pm

Author: Spark Team

Installing and maintaining telecommunications equipment on poles combines technical procedures with the additional risks associated with working at height, access equipment and nearby infrastructure. This makes pole work a strong candidate for immersive training. Virtual Reality (VR) can allow engineers to rehearse inspections, equipment selection, positioning and procedures from ground level before performing them in the real world. Augmented Reality (AR) can subsequently provide field information without replacing the organisation's established safety controls.

Blog post: 17/09/2026 9:06 am

Author: Spark Team

A successful heat-pump retrofit begins well before the equipment arrives. Decisions made during the initial building survey can influence system sizing, emitter selection, pipework, electrical requirements, installation complexity and ultimately the performance of the completed heating system. Virtual Reality (VR) can train surveyors and installers to assess realistic properties before working on live projects. Augmented Reality (AR) can then support the real survey by connecting digital information with the physical building.

Blog post: 16/09/2026 11:03 am

Author: Spark Team

Some of the most important infrastructure in a building is infrastructure that facilities teams cannot see. Electrical containment, pipework, ductwork, valves, cable routes and other mechanical and electrical services are frequently located above ceilings, inside risers, behind walls or underneath floors. Drawings and BIM models may contain valuable information about these systems, but interpreting that information while standing in the building can still be difficult. Augmented Reality (AR) creates the possibility of placing selected digital building information into the physical environment, helping engineers understand where services are expected to run before work begins.

Blog post: 15/09/2026 1:52 pm

Author: Spark Team

Commissioning a Battery Energy Storage System involves multiple assets, teams and procedural dependencies. Bespoke VR can allow commissioning personnel to rehearse the sequence before work starts, while AR can provide asset-specific information and guided checks at the physical installation.

Blog post: 14/09/2026 1:39 pm

Author: Spark Team

Chemical dosing is an essential part of many water and wastewater treatment processes. Coagulants, disinfectants, pH correction chemicals and other treatment substances must be stored, transferred, monitored and dosed according to carefully controlled procedures. The consequences of a mistake can extend beyond the individual task. Incorrect chemical selection, connection or dosing may affect worker safety, equipment integrity, treatment performance, water quality or environmental compliance. Bespoke VR training gives personnel a way to practise chemical-dosing SOPs without exposure to real chemicals. AR can then provide contextual guidance to appropriately trained personnel carrying out inspections and approved tasks on site.