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Commendium

Active·consultant·Head office Penrith

About from company website

Commendium specialises in advanced 3D LiDAR surveys and data processing, serving a diverse range of industries including construction, archaeology, architecture, and film production. Established in 1999, the company leverages state-of-the-art laser surveying tools and drone technology to capture highly accurate 3D scans of various subjects, from landforms and buildings to complex underground and underwater environments. With a commitment to quality and accuracy, Commendium offers a comprehensive suite of services, including terrestrial and aerial LiDAR surveys, photogrammetry, and scan-to-BIM.

Their expertise extends to challenging locations worldwide, including confined spaces, extreme environments, and underwater sites. The company prides itself on delivering tailored solutions, providing data in a wide array of formats to integrate seamlessly with client software. Commendium's services are crucial for detailed project planning, asset management, heritage preservation, and visual effects creation.

They work with clients such as Network Rail and National Geographic, undertaking projects that require meticulous data capture and analysis, often in remote or hazardous conditions. Their global operational capability, combined with a focus on client needs, positions them as a leader in 3D data capture and visualisation.

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Network Rail Bathymetry survey River Calder

Network Rail Bathymetry survey River Calder

River Calder

Conducted a Bathymetry survey of the River Calder bed to investigate potential issues related to the viaducts' crossing of the river. Mapped a 100m river section using a HyDrone RCV remote control survey platform and HydroLite-TM portable echo sounder kit, with precise geo-location achieved via GNSS receiver linked to a LIDAR survey of the riverbanks. The survey monitored riverbed erosion and scour around the Whalley Arches viaduct.

Client · Network Rail

Surveying Water Pipes

Surveying Water Pipes

North London

Surveyed an 800m long, 0.9m wide water pipe using a Riegl TLS scanner mounted into a crawler remote vehicle. Scans were taken every 3m, supplemented by an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for displacement and orientation. The process involved manual realignment and fine stitching in RiScan Pro. The survey identified four unknown anomalies within the pipe.

Surveying A Sewage Outflow

Surveying A Sewage Outflow

Fort William

Surveyed a kilometer of sewage outflow pipes for Veolia to measure the gradient and ensure planned improvements would maintain gravity-based flow. Performed a visual inspection with ROVs equipped with sonar and video, established a GNSS fixed ground control network, and conducted a LiDAR survey using a Riegl scanner. A GEOSlam ZEB-Horizon portable LiDAR unit was used to survey levels within the pipes.

Client · Veolia

Drain the Oceans: Thai Cave Rescue, A Nat Geo documentary

Drain the Oceans: Thai Cave Rescue, A Nat Geo documentary

Tham Luang cave passages, Thailand

Provided 3D survey data using LiDAR terrestrial scanners for a 6 km stretch of the Tham Luang cave passages. The data was processed to create a photorealistic CGI 3D model of the cave journey for an episode of the National Geographic TV series 'Drain the Oceans'. Included photography and GNSS for accurate placement.

Client · National Geographic

Mine works in Northern England, Industrial heritage becomes geotourism

Mine works in Northern England, Industrial heritage becomes geotourism

Nenthead Mines, Cumbria

Scanned elements of the Nenthead Mines, including a 'Whimsey Chamber' and 'The Flats', using 3D laser (LiDAR) to provide complementary 3D and drone footage and data for a film production. Aerial video captured by a licensed drone operator was processed into a 3D model.

Gilmerton Cove Tunnel Survey

Gilmerton Cove Tunnel Survey

Edinburgh

Laser scanned the tunnels of Gilmerton Cove using state-of-the-art LIDAR equipment and took over 1000 photographs to create a full-colour digital model for heritage, conservation, and architectural reasons. Confirmed tunnels do not extend under the road and assessed the height between the road surface and tunnels.

Client · Gilmerton Cove

Railway Construction

Provided archaeological recording of buildings and sites, photogrammetric mapping of sites, Autocad drawings of buildings and land, and GNSS surveying.

Racing Tracks

Performed LiDAR and photogrammetric scanning of entire horse and greyhound racing facilities, 3D Autocad modelling, and graphics modelling for a gaming engine.

Pipe Survey

Conducted a highly accurate GNSS survey, LiDAR survey of underground structures, and produced Autocad drawings and maps.

Railway Remedial Works

Utilised LiDAR scanning to capture faults and inconsistencies on railway structures, GNSS survey to place features and elevation change, and bathymetric survey to understand faults below river surface.

Terrestrial LiDAR Surveys

Terrestrial LiDAR Surveys

Acquires highly accurate 3D scans of landforms, buildings, and geological features using modern laser surveying tools for precision scanning.

Clients mentioned from company website

Network Rail, Veolia, National Geographic, The Water Services Group.

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Questions about Commendium from the record on this page

What does Commendium do?

Commendium provides high-quality 3D LiDAR surveys and data processing for construction, archaeology, architecture, film, and more. UK-based with global coverage. Their listed services include Civil engineering, Rail infrastructure, Marine & water engineering, Drainage and Groundworks.

Where is Commendium based?

Commendium is registered at Queen Street Offices, Queen Street, Penrith, CA11 7XF, in North West.

What areas does Commendium cover?

Commendium states that it works across Worldwide.

How many people work at Commendium?

Accounts filed for the year to 2024 report 1 employees, which places the company in the 1-9 employees band.

What is Commendium's turnover?

Commendium does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £72k and £190k. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.

Is Commendium still trading?

Companies House lists Commendium as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2024-09-29.

What sectors does Commendium work in?

Commendium works in Infrastructure, Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Public, Healthcare, Education, Retail, Leisure and Energy.

When was Commendium established?

Commendium was incorporated on 2000-11-29, though the company says it has traded since 1999.

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