Design & Consultancy

In house contractors

With a range of discipline in house Contractors Responsible Engineers (CRE), Concept Security can undertake Network Rail format deigns for all the services offered. Working in Grip Stages 2 -5 (PACE stages 2&3).

 

Matterport surveys 

The use Matterport of surveys will save time, reduce risk, improve planning,

and create digital twins of critical environments like stations, depots and control rooms.

Benefits of using Matterport surveys

Create accurate, interactive 3D digital models of stations, depots, and assets. These “digital twins” provide a faster, safer, and more cost-effective way to understand and manage the infrastructure.

1. Asset Management

Matterport helps operators:

• Record the exact location of equipment (signals, ticket machines, CCTV, electrical cabinets)
• Create a permanent visual record of assets
• Track changes over time

This is useful for large, complex stations where drawings quickly become outdated.

Asset Data Collection from Matterport Survey

Matterport surveys are a valuable tool for asset data collection, offering several benefits:

• • Accurate Dimensional Data: LiDAR technology provides precise measurements, making it ideal for tasks like space planning and as-built design creation.
  • Data Richness: Matterport captures visual and spatial information that can be referred back to long after the site visit, enhancing data richness.
  • Accessibility: Off-site stakeholders can virtually explore the building from anywhere, improving communication and planning during repairs or compliance checks.
  • Integration with BIM Software: Matterport data can be integrated into BIM software, streamlining the workflow and ensuring accurate documentation.
  • Asset Tagging: Matterport’s asset tagging feature allows for detailed annotation of specific assets or areas within a space, enhancing documentation and tracking.
  • These features make Matterport surveys an essential tool for professionals in various industries, ensuring that asset data is collected accurately and efficiently

2. Maintenance Planning

plan maintenance with Matterport, consider the following steps:

• Utilise Digital Twins: Matterport’s digital twins provide accurate representations of your facility, allowing for better predictive maintenance and efficient scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Conduct Virtual Inspections: Use Matterport to conduct virtual inspections remotely, identifying potential issues before they escalate into major problems.
• Capture Building Data: Matterport scanning can capture accurate building data, including dimensions and equipment sizes, which is crucial for maintenance planning.
• Document Maintenance Activities: Use Matterport to document repairs and maintenance directly within the 3D model, ensuring all relevant information is accessible to maintenance personnel.
• Implement Best Practices: Follow best practices for facility maintenance, such as conducting regular inspections and creating checklists for recurring assessments.

By integrating these practices, you can enhance your maintenance planning and ensure optimal facility performance.

3. Refurbishment & Design Work

Before upgrades, operators can:

• Share a 3D model with engineers and architects
• Take accurate measurements inside the model
• Plan new ticket gates, lifts, signage, or retail units

This avoids repeated site visits and design errors.

4. Safety & Risk Management

Operators use Matterport to:

• Model evacuation routes
• Identify trip hazards or blind spots
• Train staff on emergency scenarios without disrupting live stations

5. Accessibility Audits

Very common use in rail:

• Check step-free routes
• Lift and ramp positioning
• Platform-train interface areas
• This data supports legal compliance and passenger-experience improvements.

6. Remote Training

Train operators use scanned environments to:

• Train new staff virtually
• Run scenario-based learning (crowd control, evacuations, security)

7. Incident & Insurance Documentation

After accidents or security incidents, Matterport surveys capture:

• Exact layouts
• Condition of assets
• Spatial evidence that can be used for investigations or legal cases

 

 

Concept Security are RISQS accredited via audit and has offered solutions for all rail environments for approaching 25 years. We are fully compliant with the competence, ability and accreditations to meet with your specific needs and are proud to have a proven rail delivery history delivering full turn-key solutions.