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Shaping Infrastructure with GIS
At EIC26, four leading organisations shared their experiences of applying GIS across large-scale infrastructure projects. Attendees heard how an energy provider, a major transportation hub, a broadband company, and a water and infrastructure organisation are addressing complex challenges in their drive toward more sustainable, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure.
Explore their stories to learn more about each organisation and hear insights from the industry speakers and panellists who brought these projects to life.
Sound evidence for strategic decisions
Northern Ireland Water (NI Water)
Planned new housing development, factories, healthcare facilities, schools and commercial developments have something in common: they will all increase demand on wastewater infrastructure. In Northern Ireland, the existing wastewater network is approaching maximum capacity in some locations, so big decisions need to be made about how to increase wastewater services sustainably. At EIC26 one of NI Water’s asset information specialists will took to the podium to explain the vital importance of accurate asset data and demonstrate how the organisation is using ArcGIS to support evidence-led decisions about where to invest to meet the needs of developers and support economic growth. Learn how nearly 2,000 staff and partners use ArcGIS web apps, dashboards and tools to assess the capacity of wastewater infrastructure, plan new infrastructure investments and improve the resilience of existing assets.
A firm foundation for a brighter future
ESB (Electricity Supply Board)
ESB has a critical role to play in Ireland’s Climate Action Plan and aims to reach net zero emissions by 2040, as part of its Brighter Future Strategy. In this presentation, you will learn how ESB’s Engineering and Major Projects business unit is using Esri’s ArcGIS Online platform to deliver the large-scale, new infrastructure projects and engineering solutions that ESB will need to achieve this ambitious target. Learn how ESB uses ArcGIS Online for site suitability assessments, including a project to identify the best location for a new flexible hydroelectric power station. Discover how ArcGIS Online provides a firm foundation for efficient land management and why it will play a key role in supporting Ireland’s transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.
Expanding critical transport infrastructure
daa (Dublin Airport Authority)
Dublin Airport’s expansion is really taking off. The new North Runway is in operation, and further large-scale infrastructure investments are planned to increase capacity, improve passenger experience, optimise energy use and meet sustainability targets. But with this growth comes extra infrastructure complexity and thousands of additional assets that need to be installed, managed and maintained. Two speakers from the Infrastructure and the Asset Information divisions at daa share how daa uses Esri’s ArcGIS technology to gain a single, unified view of all of its assets and infrastructure. Find out how the organisation is expanding its use of ArcGIS solutions, from the airfield to the boardroom, to enhance the efficiency of its operations, reduce risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
Cost-effective collaboration with partners
Fibrus Broadband
The broadband provider Fibrus has saved up to £5 million by transforming the way it works with its infrastructure contractors, subcontractors, delivery partners and clients. It has built highly efficient and collaborative processes with ArcGIS that are supporting the delivery of full fibre broadband to 81,000 rural homes and businesses across Northern Ireland. In this presentation, you will learn how the company uses ArcGIS to streamline processes throughout the entire lifecycle of planning, building and maintaining fibre networks. The session will highlight some of the ArcGIS solutions that have collectively contributed to a saving of 500 hours per week across multiple teams. Be in the audience to see demonstrations of end-to-end processes and hear how the business is now rolling out next-generation networks, far more quickly than before.
From infrastructure strategy to local delivery
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH)
It takes careful planning to formulate national infrastructure strategy and then, as soon as that strategy is announced, the work must begin to deliver it. This session explores how the journey from infrastructure strategy to local delivery takes shape within the planning system in Ireland, where long-term national objectives, competing priorities and land use policies all influence long‑term investment decisions. Attendees will learn how the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is improving the clarity and consistency of planning information, while using geospatial tools to help stakeholders understand and interpret planning policies. Find out how a shared geospatial context contributes to more informed, evidence‑based decisions and hear about the practical “build as you go, learn as you go” approach that is steadily strengthening Ireland’s planning and infrastructure ecosystem.
GIS: A roadmap for improved infrastructure delivery?
Our Panelists
Listen as renowned journalist Gordon Smith questions a panel of esteemed industry experts from Ireland’s government, energy, telecoms and business consulting sectors. What are their perspectives on the challenges of infrastructure development and what role do they feel that GIS could play to help achieve a stronger future across our island?
