Construction & Housing 

Challenges in 2025

The UK's construction and housing industries are grappling with significant challenges, including: 

  • An ambitious government target of 1.5 million homes over five years, constrained by economic realities. 
  • A 4% rise in house prices projected for 2025, worsening the affordability crisis. 
  • High insolvency rates, with construction firms accounting for 16.2% of closures in England and Wales. 
  • Persistent skilled labour shortages, known as the 'Missing Million,' stalling growth. 
  • Sustainability pressures requiring significant investment in circular construction practices. 

Opportunities for Transformation   

Despite these hurdles, promising opportunities are emerging: 

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Government Investment

The Northwest is set to see nearly 30% house price growth over the next five years. 

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Digital Transformation

Digital technologies like Building Information Modelling (BIM), AI, and Digital Twins are revolutionising the industry. 

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Focus on Sustainability

£3.4 billion in capital investment for data and technology offers transformative potential. 

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How We Help

At Vertical Realities Ltd (VRL), we deliver tailored immersive solutions to address these challenges. Combining our expertise in immersive technologies with our clients’ deep industry knowledge.

We Offer:

  • Strategic Consultation: Understanding your use case and defining clear ROI through a Success Matrix. 
  • Collaborative Development: Co-creating scalable solutions using a stage-based deployment approach. 
  • End-to-End Service: From consultation to implementation, we ensure impactful and transformative outcomes thanks to our high-quality services which include staging, training, adoption, fully integrated solutions management and support. 

Together, we can turn challenges into opportunities by improving sustainability, efficiency, and innovation within the construction and housing sectors. 

Solution Spotlight

Problem:

Increasing rates of damp and mould infestation in UK homes. 

Risk: Increased health risks and cost of healthcare for residents 

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Solution:

Thermal Imaging Solution (RealWear Navigator 520 & Thermal Camera) 

The featured Assisted Reality solution leverages thermal imaging technology to enable the early and accurate detection of damp and mould, facilitating faster resolution of these issues. Additionally, it provides service personnel with instant access to documentation and resources, ensuring they can address problems efficiently while onsite. 

Solution Components and features:  

  • Fully rugged smartglasses 
  • Mounted thermal Camera module 
  • Local and cloud storage 
  • Document navigation features 

 

 

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  • Easy detection and faster resolution 
  • Increased cost savings for housing associations, landlords, and residents