Augmented Reality

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.

Blog post: 14/09/2026 9:23 am

Author: Spark Team

Nuclear maintenance frequently combines technical complexity with restricted access, strict configuration control and demanding procedural requirements. In many cases, the first time a maintainer physically encounters a component should not also be the first time they mentally rehearse the complete intervention. Bespoke Virtual Reality (VR) allows maintenance teams to practise tasks against an interactive digital representation of the plant before work begins. Augmented Reality (AR) can then provide approved information in context while suitable maintenance activities are being performed.

Blog post: 10/09/2026 8:56 am

Author: Spark Team

Distribution boards concentrate numerous electrical competencies into a relatively small working area. VR can help apprentices learn identification, circuit organisation, safe working procedures, inspection and testing before interacting with physical boards, while AR can provide contextual installation and inspection information alongside real equipment.