Geospatial: Government Digital Service

It has been an inspiring week at the #CambridgeConference, hosted by Ordnance Survey, where national mapping agencies from around the world have been discussing the future of geospatial data. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Ordnance Survey and all the delegates for the engaging and open discussions. In her keynote speech, our Director, Sarah Hodgetts, emphasised the importance of geospatial data in achieving key government missions and enhancing the lives of citizens. She highlighted how this data underpins AI capabilities and enables more effective public services. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the international community as we work together to strengthen geospatial capabilities.

We are delighted to join Ordnance Survey in welcoming international delegates to the Cambridge Conference for national mapping agencies. Today, we hosted a UK Geospatial Showcase with speakers from Association for Geographic Information (AGI), ARCHANGEL IMAGING LTD., EOLAS Insight Ltd, Huq Industries, Nottingham City Council, Satellite Applications Catapult, The Alan Turing Institute, Viability and 1Spatial. From innovative data products to solutions tackling climate challenges, we highlighted expertise across government and industry. This event is also a chance to learn from other nations, engage in insightful discussions and identify future collaboration opportunities. We are proud to foster connections that will shape the future of geospatial globally.

We are incredibly proud to announce that Amy Manefield has been named one of Geospatial World's Rising Stars for 2025!   Amy's leadership on the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) has been exceptional - standardising and integrating buried asset data from hundreds of organisations while ensuring alignment with the OGC MUDDI standard.   Her innovative work has built a standardised digital representation of the UK's subsurface infrastructure, enabling safer excavations, and reducing disruption nationwide.   Congratulations Amy! Your dedication is making the UK's underground infrastructure safer and more accessible for everyone.   https://lnkd.in/eTuJmQKT   #NUAR #GeospatialExcellence #RisingStars2025 #DigitalInfrastructure

Ordnance Survey has just released data on over 40 million roofs in Great Britain into the OS National Geographic Database. The new data will benefit a wide range of sectors, from sustainability and energy, insurance and property to emergency services. The data has been released as part of the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA). The PSGA is a contract between Government Digital Service, managed on behalf of the UK government, and OS for the provision of geospatial data and services to the emergency services and wider public sector organisations.

The Global Government Forum Innovation Conference starts today and we are thrilled that Claire Eagle will be taking the stage sharing insights on:   🔵 how NUAR is helping reduce costly and potentially dangerous strikes to underground assets 🔵 the collaborative approach between government and utility companies 🔵 how NUAR will contribute to building the infrastructure across the country   This session will demonstrate how data-driven innovation can create safer, more efficient public services.   We also invite you to visit our exhibition stall hosted by Ordnance Survey where you can experience the NUAR platform first-hand.   #GlobalGovernmentForum #Innovation  

🗣️ La semana pasada, nuestras compañeras Lucia Alcibar-Arechuluaga Santiago y Nagore Isidro Revelo estuvieron en el #DigitalSubsurfaceSymposium en Newcastle upon Tyne. En este encuentro clave de intercambio de ideas, se compartieron conocimientos sobre cómo transformar la gestión de infraestructuras subterráneas a través de la colaboración internacional. Fue un placer conocer y compartir principios comunes sobre soluciones en este sector, donde el objetivo final es evitar accidentes y daños en las obras que se ejecutan en la vía pública, aumentado la protección de las redes y la seguridad en la sociedad. Gracias a todos los asistentes que compartieron su visión, y en especial al equipo de Geospatial: Government Digital Service por la fantástica organización de estas jornadas 🌍💡 -- 🗣️ Last week, our colleagues Lucia Alcibar-Arechuluaga Santiago and Nagore Isidro Revelo attended the #DigitalSubsurfaceSymposium in Newcastle upon Tyne. During this key forum, they exchanged knowledge on transforming subsurface infrastructure management through international collaboration. It was a pleasure to meet and share common principles on solutions in this sector, where the ultimate goal is to prevent accidents and damage in works carried out on public roads, enhancing network protection and public safety. Thanks to all the attendees who shared their vision, and especially to the Geospatial: Government Digital Service team for the excellent organization of this conference 🌍💡

𝐄𝐔𝐃𝐀𝐏-𝐛𝐢𝐣𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐤𝐨𝐦𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐲𝐧𝐞 (𝐕𝐊) Van 12 tot 14 maart vond de jaarlijkse bijeenkomst van EUDAP (European Underground Damage Prevention) plaats in Newcastle upon Tyne. Dit samenwerkingsverband van o.a. Europese overheden richt zich op het verstrekken van informatie en diensten om graafschade te voorkomen. Dit jaar werd de bijeenkomst georganiseerd door NUAR Engeland (VK), de secretaris van 2025. Nederland was vertegenwoordigd door Kadaster (KLIC) en EZ. 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒋𝒌𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒅𝒊𝒆 𝒂𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒐𝒅 𝒌𝒘𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏: ✅ Updates per land 🌍 ✅ Europese ontwikkelingen zoals GIA en Breedband ✅ Data kwaliteit ✅ Uitdagingen per land ✅ Gedeelde uitgangspunten voor een succesvolle informatievoorziening ✅ Kennismaking met nieuwe EUDAP-leden, waaronder Moldavië 🙏 𝐄𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞 𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! Samen werken we aan een veiliger en slimmer graafproces in Europa! Geospatial: Government Digital Service 5G Immersive Lab Eldon Square 𝐄𝐔𝐃𝐀𝐏 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐲𝐧𝐞 (𝐔𝐊) From March 12 to 14, the annual meeting of EUDAP (European Underground Damage Prevention) took place in Newcastle upon Tyne. This collaborative network, which includes European governments, focuses on providing information and services to prevent excavation damage. This year’s meeting was hosted by NUAR England (UK), the 2025 secretary. The Netherlands was represented by Kadaster (KLIC) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝: ✅ Country-specific updates 🌍 ✅ European developments such as GIA and Broadband ✅ Data quality ✅ Challenges per country ✅ Shared principles for effective information management ✅ Introduction of new EUDAP members, including Moldova 🙏 A special thank you to NUAR England for the excellent organization of this valuable event! Together, we are working towards a safer and smarter excavation process across Europe!

#Research #Engagement #Digital #Innovations #Subsurface Yesterday, with my fantastic colleague Viviana Angely Bastidas Melo, we had the privilege to present part of our #DigitalCitiesforChange research (led by Jennifer Schooling) to an engaging group of #international participants at the Geospatial: Government Digital Service’s Digital Subsurface Symposium held in Newcastle. Our presentation focused on: “Data and digital tools for decision-making in the built environment. A socio-technical perspective.” The event was great, with lots of good discussions, questions and provocations. I observed a strong sense of community to improve digital innovations for the subsurface. Many thanks to Holger Kessler and the team at Geospatial: Government Digital Service! Looking forward to future enagements. Government Digital Service University of Cambridge Anglia Ruskin University Ove Arup Foundation Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction Claire Eagle Chris Chambers Richard Duffield 1Spatial AtkinsRéalis

We were delighted to take some of our international delegates from this week's Digital Subsurface Symposium to Digital Catapult's 5G Immersive Lab Eldon Square , Newcastle upon Tyne this morning. The team experienced how 5G and impressive immersive technology solutions could be used in subsurface infrastructure management, such as through creating realistic training environments for roles where accessing the actual locations would be difficult or prohibitively expensive. Many thanks to the 5G Immersive Lab team for their brilliant demonstration of cutting-edge applications and their pivotal role in breaking down the barriers to digital adoption in the North East.

That's a wrap! We'd like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us from across the globe for the Digital Subsurface Symposium in Newcastle upon Tyne these past two days.   The connections established and knowledge exchanged during this international gathering will significantly influence how we collectively manage critical underground infrastructure across our nations in the years ahead.   It was truly inspiring to collaborate with public sector organisations worldwide at various stages of their digital subsurface journey—whether considering a NUAR-type service, actively building one, or having already implemented such systems. The discussions were exceptionally constructive, open and thought-provoking throughout.   We're really excited that we’ve agreed shared principles for successful delivery—a tangible outcome that demonstrates the value of international collaboration in this vital sector. We look forward to sharing our learnings more widely in the future.     Our deepest thanks goes to all participants, and speakers who contributed to making this event a success. We look forward to the innovative solutions and partnerships that will undoubtedly emerge from these conversations as we continue to work together to transform underground asset management.