How much does your organization actually trust the data its field crews collect? Paper forms get wet, handwriting gets misread, spreadsheets get saved over, and by the time field data reaches the office, it has already passed through three or four hands where errors can enter. For councils, utilities and infrastructure contractors that have run on these processes for years, the problems are real but so is the hesitation to change. The good news is that fixing it does not require starting from scratch.

Most utility data quality problems do not start in the office. They start the moment a field crew opens a blank form, types “PVC pipe” into a freetext field and moves on to the next asset. By the time that dataset reaches a GIS technician, it contains a dozen variations of the same value, attribute […]

Mapping a water pipe correctly starts long before you open any software and ends only when every attribute is verified on site. This guide walks through the complete field workflow a crew follows when mapping a water main using Geolantis, from the jobs you do the night before to the data check you run before driving away. The process is built around how utility mapping actually happens in the field, not how data gets cleaned up afterward in the office.

Utility mapping has become more precise and efficient as organizations adopt modern workflows that combine Geolantis with Radiodetection technologies. This integration supports field teams with real-time data capture, improved accuracy, and safer excavation planning. Through Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, Geolantis provides a direct link between precision locators and the cloud, helping teams work faster and with greater confidence.

Accurate information about what lies underground remains essential for any project that involves excavation or utility work. Trial pits, sometimes referred to as test holes or trench cards, provide the most reliable method for confirming the location and depth of buried assets. They reduce the risk of strikes, delays, and rework by turning assumptions into verified information.

Field teams need equipment that provides accurate results without slowing down their workflow. The GLRM Pro GNSS receiver, engineered by General Laser and distributed by PelicanCorp, meets this expectation by combining precision, reliability, and portability in one device. When paired with Geolantis, it supports survey-grade accuracy and efficient field-to-office data handling for utilities, surveying, and infrastructure projects.

High-quality geospatial data now sits at the center of how utilities and infrastructure teams plan, build, and maintain their networks. The first step is accurate field data. The next is making sure that information moves into enterprise GIS systems without delay or loss of detail. This is where the connection between Geolantis and ESRI platforms becomes essential.

Real-time kinematic (RTK) and Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (NTRIP) are two advanced technologies used in positioning and navigation, particularly for high-precision applications.

Real-time kinematic (RTK) and Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (NTRIP) are two advanced technologies used in positioning and navigation, particularly for high-precision applications.

Accurate, up-to-date asset location is crucial for utility companies to manage and protect their infrastructure, plan effectively, and liaise with contractors. Yet despite the widespread use of digital data collection tools, many companies still use manual, paper-based processes to map their assets and to transfer data from the field to the office.

The ground under our feet is a complex network of tunnels, pipes, and cables. All of these are providing essential services, whether it’s high-speed broadband internet, electricity, water, or gas. Anyone attempting any form of work must have accurate information of what and where the cables are.