The Geospatial Commission is building a digital map of underground pipes and cables that will revolutionise the way we install, maintain, operate and repair our buried infrastructure - the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR). In this session we will be sharing our experience of setting up this complex project, managing over 650 stakeholders and creating a OneTeam approach across public and private partners.

There is currently no comprehensive underground map of the UK’s service network. Different organisations have their own maps showing where such things as gas pipes and electricity cables are, but the lack of a combined map creates an increased risk of potentially lethal accidents. Over four million holes are dug in the UK each year, many in the wrong place. Unforeseen ground conditions are a major obstacle to all construction and housing projects, especially on previously developed land.

Atkins is building a new digital map of underground pipes and cables will help improve efficiencies in construction and development, reduce disruption and improve workers’ safety. As well as the technical solution, Atkins has engaged with over 650 Asset Owners (AO) to get access to their underground data and transformed this, so it is available in a consistent way on the platform.

This session will cover and overview of what we did and our experiences in Stakeholder Management & Teamwork covering;

• Building a One Team Approach
• Boosting staff morale in a multi-supplier project and
• Collaborative Working

This event is hybrid, so will also be live streamed. To sign up to attend this event virtually, please email events@apm.org.uk. 

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