New to 2019; Metro Rod Manchester and Macclesfield have announced that a new service is available across Manchester, Stockport, Macclesfield and surrounding Cheshire.
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- (Pictured: Metro Rod's Technical Support Manager, Matt Mulheran carrying out an asset mapping job)
Asset mapping is a new service offered by Metro Rod Manchester and Macclesfield, using GPS technology to accurately plot the location of manholes, gullies, drainage channels etc. for industrial sites.
Many businesses may require an asset mapping service, however it would typically be organisations such as environmental agencies, councils, highways authorities, and construction companies that are undertaking development of land, but anybody else that may need an accurate site map will benefit from Metro Rod Manchester and Macclesfield’s asset mapping service.
Metro Rod’s Technical Support Manager, Matt Mulheran, has described the asset mapping process in more detail:
“On arrival on site, we would go and see the relevant site manager, get the asset mapping equipment, set it up; putting the antenna on the pole and connecting the remote device.
Once all the locations have been accurately plotted, we then need to look at the pipes, and where they come from and where they go to. To do that, we can use a CCTV drain camera, or dye testing methods. From that, we can accurately plot the lines of every single drainage pipe on the site.
The asset mapping report is generated by a portal in PDF format, an excel spreadsheet, manhole record cards, and a .KML file which is a Google Earth overlay. This allows the client to go onto Google Earth and actually zoom straight onto the site and click on any part of the map that shows the details for that particular asset.”
(Pictured: a screenshot of a .KML file used for clients to access their asset information via Google Earth)
Asset mapping is ideal for those involved in either large-scale land purchases for commercial and residential property development. With that being said, our asset mapping service is also available on a large or small scale across Manchester, Stockport, Macclesfield and surrounding areas of Cheshire.
You can see some of Metro Rod Manchester and Macclesfield’s case studies in the Retail, Education, Manufacturing, Facilities Management, Social Housing and Construction sectors by clicking the relevant title.
Key features of asset mapping:
- Fast and efficient digital data collection
- Minimal disruption to site
- Data collection can be designed to meet client requirements
- GPS technology allowing for accurate readings up to 2cm
- Coordinates using OSGM15
- Efficient delivery of reports
Metro Rod Manchester and Macclesfield are now well practised in the delivery of asset mapping, and work across all commercial and industrial sectors, all the way down to domestic household clients.
You can watch Metro Rod’s short video on asset mapping with Technical Support Manager, Matt Mulheran here.
For more information on asset mapping, as well as the rest of our full range of drainage services, you can visit our local website pages. For Manchester and Stockport, click here. Alternatively, for Macclesfield and the surrounding areas of Cheshire, click here. You’ll also find our areas of coverage here. Stay up to date by Liking our Facebook page and Following our twitter page too!
At Metro Rod Manchester and Macclesfield, we are always more than happy to offer free of charge, no obligation quotes for asset mapping, pre-planned maintenance and drain repair services. You can get in touch with us on 01625 879035, or email manchester@metrorod.co.uk.
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(Pictured: a Metro Rod Manchester and Macclesfield engineer carrying out high pressure water jetting on blocked drains)
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