Construction and Engineering
Getmapping equips construction and engineering teams with precise geospatial data that improves safety, streamlines workflows, and accelerates project delivery across the built environment.
How We Help
Getmapping supports contractors, engineers, and infrastructure teams with high-resolution aerial imagery, mobile mapping, and survey-grade data that is ready for CAD, BIM, and GIS. Our solutions reduce time on site, improve safety, and support confident decision-making from planning through to delivery and compliance. By capturing detailed geospatial data from a single vehicle pass, we help teams work faster, avoid unnecessary site visits, and maintain full compatibility with existing workflows.
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Practical Applications
Asset Management
Better asset intelligence starts with better data. Getmapping’s aerial and mobile mapping services provide high-resolution 360-degree imagery and 3D LiDAR point clouds across highways, estates, and urban environments. This data helps teams locate and assess physical infrastructure such as signage, barriers, and street furniture with centimetre-level accuracy. By integrating directly into GIS platforms and asset registers, our outputs support smarter planning, reduce time on site, and provide the visual evidence needed for funding applications and regulatory compliance. Whether you are monitoring degradation, planning upgrades, or building a digital twin, we help you make confident, data-driven decisions.
Related Resource: Case Study: Improving Asset Intelligence with Aerial Imagery
Emergency Response
Accurate geospatial data is critical for emergency services and public safety teams operating in and around construction sites. Getmapping’s mobile mapping services provide detailed roadside imagery and 3D models to support risk assessments, access planning, and post-incident reviews. Our data helps map emergency vehicle routes, physical barriers, building perimeters, and utility assets across both urban and rural transport corridors. This enables faster response times, safer operations, and better coordination between departments.
Related Resource: Case Study: Subsidence Monitoring for HMJV
Environmental Monitoring
Construction projects often intersect with sensitive environments, where accurate and repeatable data is essential for compliance and long-term monitoring. Getmapping’s aerial and mobile mapping services provide high-resolution roadside imagery and 3D LiDAR to support habitat assessments, flood risk analysis, and surveys of green infrastructure such as trees, verges, and embankments. Our data enables remote inspections and spatial analysis over time, helping teams meet environmental obligations, track change, and reduce time spent on site.
Related Resource: Insight: Tackling Ash Dieback with Geospatial Data
Highways Projects and Frameworks
Highway construction and maintenance projects demand fast and accurate data collection, especially across large and active environments. Getmapping’s mobile mapping systems use LiDAR, GNSS, and high-resolution imagery to capture centimetre-accurate data from moving vehicles without disrupting traffic. This enables teams to model road surfaces, assets, and surrounding terrain in detail. The data supports engineering design, safety assessments, and regulatory compliance. Our outputs integrate directly into CAD and BIM workflows, helping reduce time on site and accelerate project delivery.
Related Resource: Case Study: Mobile Mapping for National Highways
Infrastructure Mapping
Large-scale infrastructure projects rely on precise and scalable data to support planning, coordination, and delivery. Getmapping captures high-resolution aerial imagery and mobile mapping data to create accurate, up-to-date models of transport corridors, utilities, and built environments. This enables engineers and project managers to visualise existing conditions, identify constraints, and integrate data directly into BIM, CAD, and GIS platforms. The result is better collaboration, faster approvals, and more informed design decisions.
Related Resource: Case Study: Mapping Infrastructure for Danish Road Directorate
Land Development Planning
Construction and engineering teams need reliable site intelligence from day one. Getmapping provides high-resolution aerial imagery, terrain models, and mobile mapping to support early-stage planning, feasibility studies, and infrastructure design. Our data helps identify access constraints, assess topography, and understand surrounding infrastructure. This enables faster approvals, more informed design decisions, and reduced risk throughout the development process.
Related Resource: Case Study: Planning Support for Ipswich Borough Council
Topographic Surveys
Accurate topographic data is essential for engineering design, especially on complex or linear infrastructure projects. Getmapping’s mobile mapping systems combine LiDAR, GNSS, and high-resolution imagery to capture centimetre-accurate 3D data from moving vehicles without disrupting traffic or requiring teams on the ground. This approach enables safe and efficient surveys of highways, estates, and construction sites. The outputs are ready for direct integration into CAD and BIM workflows, supporting faster design and delivery.
Related Resource: Insight: Fast, Accurate Survey Data via Mobile Mapping
Urban Planning and Transportation
Urban development and transport infrastructure projects rely on accurate and up-to-date data to support inclusive design and long-term planning. Getmapping provides high-resolution aerial imagery and mobile mapping to help engineers and planners assess accessibility, land use, and transport corridors. Our data enables teams to model infrastructure, visualise change over time, and integrate insights into CAD and GIS platforms. This supports smarter decisions and helps build more resilient urban environments.
Related Resource: Case Study: Transport Planning for West Midlands Authority
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