Case studies

Slough Borough Council has used OS data to map public transport accessibility. Gaining a clearer picture means the council are now able to more effectively target interventions – to improve accessibility, and make public transport more inclusive throughout Slough.

Three Rivers District Council is on a mission to protect and enhance the local nature reserve – Rickmansworth Aquadrome. The nature reserve includes two large lakes, woodland, and open grassland, and is home to a wide range of wildlife.

The council’s priorities for the project...

NatureScot, Scotland’s nature agency, has developed a new digital tool for farmers to assess the environmental value of their land. NatureScot’s tool, Farm Biodiversity Scotland, known as FarmBioScot, is being tested by farmers and crofters – allowing them to map habitats, asses...

Alpha Construction is a civil engineering and building contractor based in Derbyshire. Among its specialisms are projects across the UK related to energy and substation infrastructure, as well as flood defences and water infrastructure. Alpha Construction’s work regularly involves high-risk...

Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) addressed long-standing challenges with fragmented underground asset data by adopting the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) and embedding it into its operational processes. The platform has enabled faster, more reliable access to asset information for hundr...

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is the local authority for the county of Lancashire, in England. The county council serves everyone living and working in Lancashire, providing key services and support for the region.

SGN worked with Ordnance Survey to pilot NUAR, enabling field teams to access consistent underground asset data instantly while on site. The trial delivered efficiency gains, enhanced safety outcomes, and supported a broader rollout across the network. 

Crown Estate Scotland manages rural estates — covering over 35,000 hectares of tenanted land, built assets, and infrastructure. Land use includes forests, historic buildings, farms, and more.

NatureScot is Scotland’s nature agency, working to improve the natural environment (such as biodiversity, geodiversity, and the natural elements of land and seascapes). NatureScot has used OS MasterMap data to create a Natural Capital Tool, enabling people to put nature at the heart of deci...