The team turned what seemed like an overwhelming challenge into a smooth process. Their expertise and use of GIS technology saved us time, ensured regulatory compliance, and kept the project on track. We’re incredibly grateful for their proactive and efficient approach.
Background
A client approached us for a quote on a large pipeline project. After consulting with the relevant Local Authority, we discovered that the project needed to be divided into multiple orders based on parish boundaries. Despite falling under a single local authority, the Council required separate plans for each parish. This presented a unique challenge, as we had not encountered this requirement before.
The Challenge
The Council mandated that the pipeline project be divided by parish, making a single comprehensive application unfeasible. This requirement introduced significant data processing complexity, as manually separating the project into parish-specific sections would have been highly time-consuming if done by hand.
The Solution
Fortunately, the client provided a shapefile of the project area, which became pivotal to streamlining the process. They opted to use our Portfolio Service, which allowed us to manage multiple plans within a single project seamlessly. Leveraging our team’s GIS expertise, we used QGIS — a powerful open-source GIS software — to automatically divide the pipeline route into individual shapefiles for each parish. These files were then uploaded into our system as separate plans, all managed centrally through our Portfolio Service.
We collaborated closely with the Local Authority to verify the parish breakdown, ensuring full compliance with their requirements. After receiving confirmation from both the council and the client, we proceeded to commission the necessary local authority searches along the entire pipeline route.
Results & Impact
- Efficiency Gains: By leveraging QGIS, we significantly reduced the time and effort required to split the project into parish-based sections.
- Added Value Service: This project demonstrated our ability to offer GIS-based problem-solving, alongside traditional project management expertise.
- Regulatory Compliance: We ensured full compliance with the Council’s unique request, facilitating a smoother approval process.
- Client Satisfaction: The client, initially unaware of the complexities involved, benefited from our expertise and ability to navigate local authority requirements efficiently.
Conclusion
This case study highlights our adaptability in tackling unforeseen challenges and leveraging technology-driven solutions to enhance our service offering. By utilising our Portfolio Service, the client benefited from a more efficient, organized, and scalable approach to project management. The project’s success underscores our problem-solving capabilities, seamless collaboration between all parties involved, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions tailored to client and regulatory needs.
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