SOCOTEC ACQUIRES ASPECT LAND & HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS LTD, STRENGTHENING ITS SPECIALIST SURVEYING SERVICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PORTFOLIO
SOCOTEC UK strengthens its offering within the specialist surveying area with the acquisition of leading independent coastal surveying company, Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys Ltd.
- The fifth acquisition for SOCOTEC UK since 2023, following recent acquisitions of Building Pathology specialists Hutton + Rostron (H+R), Impulse Geophysics, specialists in impulse radar surveys, and remote monitoring and advanced geospatial solutions experts IETG and 40SEVEN.
- SOCOTEC UK’s growth trajectory is paving the way to become the number one trusted third party in the TIC industry (Testing, Inspection, Certification) in the construction and environment sector.
SOCOTEC UK, the market leader in testing, inspection, certification (TIC) in the construction and environment sectors is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys Ltd. Aspect, based in Irvine, Scotland, is a leading independent coastal surveying company renowned for its high-resolution hydrographic and land & utility surveying services.
Aspect specialises in hydrographic surveys, oceanographic services, geophysical surveys, environmental surveys, ROV Inspection surveys, LiDAR mapping, and utility and land surveying. Utilising advanced technology and equipment, such as UAVs and multi-purpose vessels, they provide high-resolution data and integrated turn-key solutions to clients across various sectors, including utilities, ports & harbours, defence, renewables, environment, construction, buildings, mines, and quarries.
The acquisition further enhances SOCOTEC UK’s existing land-based surveying capabilities, enabling access to a growing and specialist surveying market with strong opportunities for local expansion.
Gordon Campbell, Managing Director of Aspect, commented on the acquisition: “This is an exciting opportunity for Aspect to join an established and respected company with an excellent reputation and to harness the synergies within the group to further develop the range of services available to clients within this dynamic, progressive sector.”
Matthew Marriott, CEO of SOCOTEC UK, added: “We are delighted to welcome Aspect to SOCOTEC. The company’s capabilities align very well with our previous acquisition of 40Seven and will significantly enhance our specialist surveying services and environmental portfolio. This acquisition will also provide SOCOTEC with access to new market sectors and alternate surveying practices, such as subsea capabilities, as well as expanding our geographical footprint in Scotland, creating wider opportunities for SOCOTEC UK.”
This acquisition reinforces SOCOTEC UK’s leading position in the TIC market, adding to its extensive portfolio of solutions across the asset lifecycle. It follows the recent acquisitions of Building Pathology specialists Hutton + Rostron (H+R), remote monitoring and advanced geospatial solutions experts IETG and 40Seven in 2023, and Impulse Geophysics in 2024.