Completing the Annual Survey Programme to Strengthen Network Resilience
NM Group has successfully completed the annual aerial LiDAR and geospatial data programme for National Grid, delivering engineering-ready network data ahead of schedule.
The programme is part of a long-standing collaboration that strengthens the management and resilience of the UK transmission network. Early delivery has provided access to critical, up-to-date network intelligence earlier than planned, allowing timely engineering analysis, regulatory compliance, and operational decision-making.
Nearly Two Decades of Partnership
Since 2007, NM Group has delivered annual aerial surveys and geospatial data programmes across the transmission network under long-term framework agreements. This structured approach ensures the network is regularly refreshed with high-quality, engineering-ready data.
Over nearly two decades, this sustained approach has created a trusted partnership built on engineering expertise, consistent delivery, and a deep understanding of the operational pressures facing large-scale transmission networks.
A Proven Partnership
Reflecting on the long-term collaboration, an Asset and Engineering Manager at National Grid Electricity Transmission commented:
“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 early delivery of this latest programme reinforces the strength of this long-standing partnership – built on technical reliability, consistent performance, and a shared focus on maintaining a safe and resilient transmission network.
Supporting Engineering, Compliance and Network Resilience
The geospatial data delivered through NM Group’s advanced aerial LiDAR and high-resolution imagery is used across a broad range of engineering and operational activities, including:
- Asset condition assessment
- Network capacity and thermal performance analysis
- Emergency and outage response planning
- Regulatory and compliance reporting
For transmission operators, maintaining network resilience requires continuous visibility of asset condition and system performance. Access to accurate, engineering-ready data helps teams make better decisions, plan maintenance proactively, and meet regulatory requirements.
By providing consistent, high-quality network intelligence year after year, NM Group supports the ongoing integrity of the transmission system – helping ensure it remains robust, compliant, and capable of withstanding increasingly challenging environmental conditions.