Case Study
Two Decades of Supporting National Grid's Transmission Network
The Client
National Grid – a major transmission utility operating in the USA and the UK. Responsible for delivering safe, resilient, and efficient electricity transmission across extensive high-voltage networks.
Summary
For two decades, NM Group has partnered with National Grid to deliver integrated LiDAR surveying and engineering services.
Providing continuously refreshed network data and engineering models that support asset management, compliance, emergency response, and long-term network planning across extensive transmission infrastructure.
This long-term collaboration demonstrates NM Group’s ability to deliver consistent, high-quality geospatial and engineering services at scale while supporting evolving operational and regulatory requirements.
By combining LiDAR acquisition, engineering analysis, and specialist utility expertise, NM Group helps National Grid maintain accurate network intelligence for informed decision-making across the asset lifecycle.
Testimonial
“NM Group has provided LiDAR surveys and PLS-CADD line modelling for over a decade. During this time, they have delivered high-quality data and reporting that has been invaluable in delivering our core business objectives. Throughout our business relationship, they have demonstrated themselves to be a collaborative, utility-focused organisation, professional and excellent to work with.”
The Challenge
Operating one of the largest transmission networks in Europe requires accurate, up-to-date infrastructure information to support asset management, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and network planning.
Maintaining this visibility across a geographically extensive network can be challenging when engineering and asset data becomes outdated or inconsistent. National Grid required a trusted partner capable of delivering reliable geospatial and engineering data at scale, year after year.
The Solution
NM Group provides ongoing aerial LiDAR surveying, engineering analysis, and PLS-CADD™ modelling services across National Grid’s transmission network.
By combining high-resolution survey data with specialist utility engineering workflows, NM Group delivers accurate, engineering-grade datasets and models that support a wide range of operational and planning activities. This integrated approach ensures network information remains current, consistent, and readily available to stakeholders across the organisation.
The Results
Improved Asset Visibility
Continuously refreshed geospatial and engineering datasets provide a reliable view of network infrastructure to support asset management and planning activities.
Enhanced Compliance
High-quality survey and engineering deliverables support regulatory reporting, statutory clearance assessments, and operational requirements.
Operational Readiness
Trusted network information supports emergency response, outage recovery, and day-to-day operational decision-making across the transmission network.
Long-Term Partnership
Two decades of collaboration have enabled consistent delivery, trusted relationships, and continuous service improvement across National Grid’s transmission network.