Listen to Guy Ledger, Divisional Digital Director at Atkins, the lead supplier for the technical build phase of National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) provide an overview of the project.

Guy Ledger was speaking about NUAR at The Royal Institution at 1Spatial's Smarter Data Smarter World conference in November 2021.

The Geospatial Commission is building a digital map of underground pipes and cables that will revolutionise construction and development in the UK. Fast access to underground asset data will save utilities companies and local authorities time and money, and reduce the disruption caused in trying to fix leaks and put in new infrastructure. Over four million holes are dug in the UK each year and the economic cost of accidental utility damage is around £2.4 billion each year.

The new digital map will help improve efficiencies in construction and development, reduce disruption and improve workers’ safety.