Midlands Enterprise Awards 2020

35 | Midlands Enterprise Awards 2020 Utility Mapping Group UK Limited is on a mission to utilise their global experience and cutting-edge technology to provide low-cost, eco-friendly, and safety-conscious Subsurface Utility Mapping solutions. As winners of the title Best Underground Utility Location & Mapping Service Provider 2020 in the 2020 UK SME Midlands Enterprise Awards, this young company is carving a path to success at a time when many businesses are struggling to operate as usual. Beginning their operations just two years ago in 2018, Utility Mapping quickly proved that they possess the knowledge and expertise required to cement their position as international leaders in the Subsurface Utility Detection & Mapping industry. Catering to a plethora of private & public sector clients, they are dedicated to delivering the highest quality services through the application of innovation and superior talent development. The strength and adaptability of Utility Mapping’s business model is accentuated by their continued success throughout 2020. Despite the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic has presented to every industry, the nature of Utility Mapping’s services mean that they have been able to remain in operation. Many of their projects are carried out in outdoor environments and are often restricted from the public to avoid creating disturbance. This means that the way Utility Mapping does business naturally lends itself to adhering to social distancing guidelines. However, this is not the only indication of Utility Mapping’s fortitude as a business. The reason for their swift rise to prominence and sustained success in the face of adversity lies in the values that are strongly held within the company’s culture. The leadership team of Utility Mapping hold foremost importance in both top quality people development and the implementation of the latest technology in every project. It is these imperative values that place Utility Mapping at the forefront of the geospatial sector. The high-quality work that these values help to produce has been noticed by Government and Private clients alike. Utility Mapping have assisted engineering firms and local authorities in ensuring that their projects are safely managed and efficient. Through the provision of contextual geospatial data, Utility Mapping help to keep Best Underground Utility Location & Mapping Service Provider 2020 these organisations well-informed and able to make better decisions. Subsurface utility detection services are becoming increasingly pertinent across the UK Infrastructure landscape. With the introduction of large national projects, such as the government’s High Speed 2 (HS2) low-carbon transport project, companies like Utility Mapping are of prime importance in ensuring the safety and efficiency of these developments. The project seeks to increase rail capacity across the nation and in turn help to rebalance the UK economy. It aims to provide faster trains with their own dedicated tracks so that space is created for freight trains and commuter services. HS2 produces, “17 times less carbon than the equivalent domestic flight and seven times less carbon than the equivalent car journey.” As the general public continues to focus more strongly on the significance of environmental sustainability, the need for these types of projects to be well-executed and efficient is paramount. In addition to the environmental benefits of these projects, they also provide the country with an opportunity for economic regeneration, which is crucial in today’s unstable political climate. The Subsurface Utility Detection & Mapping industry is integral to helping the UK to improve its position on the global stage, both economically and socially. Therefore, major players like Utility Mapping are incredibly valuable to how the future of our nation is being shaped. Committed to expeditiously adding value to their clients’ projects, Utility Mapping have delivered eco-friendly risk management and efficiency solutions to a multitude of clients across the UK and Europe. Their modern values and dedication to providing a client-focused service signify an organisation that is destined to excel and separates themselves firmly from their peers. Contact: Utility Mapping Group UK Limited Company: Damian Taylor Web Address: www.u-map.co.uk Oct20448