Freedom, an NG Bailey Group company, has announced a strategic partnership with Esri, the global leader in geographic information systems (GIS) as it seeks to drive digital transformation across its portfolio of net-zero-focused projects.
The partnership will enable the Freedom Group to integrate Esri’s geospatial solutions to enhance its capabilities in planning and delivering critical infrastructure. Esri is the company behind geographic information systems (GIS) mapping software, ArcGIS. ArcGIS.
ArcGIS connects data in the context of geography, enabling world-class capabilities for creating, managing, analysing, mapping, and sharing data.
Freedom’s collaboration with Esri is an integral component of its 2030 digital strategy. The 2030 digital strategy offers enhanced mapping services, simulation analytics, and visualisation tools.
The technology will allow improved collaboration, increased safety, a decrease in site visits, and higher-quality deliveries throughout the project lifecycle, as well as underpin net-zero ambitions.
The Future of Engineering with Location Intelligence and GIS Collaboration
Craig Evenden, head of architecture, engineering & construction at Esri, said: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Freedom to unlock the transformative potential of GIS across new frontiers.
“This partnership highlights the growing importance of location intelligence in shaping a more connected, efficient, and sustainable future. In the UK’s engineering sector, the integration of GIS offers immense opportunities.
“As the industry embraces innovation and data-driven solutions, our joint efforts stand to accelerate progress, improve decision-making, and deliver smarter, more sustainable outcomes for communities”.
Enhancing Electricity Infrastructure Management with Esri’s Geospatial Solutions
Freedom works with its customers to deliver electrical distribution and transmission infrastructure solutions effectively. The company offers specialist consultancy on design, connections, construction, maintenance and renewal of electricity infrastructure assets in the UK.
Freedom Group can help its clients manage their portfolios more intelligently by integrating Esri’s geospatial solutions that provide smarter, data-driven decision-making across operations.