Dive deep into the unseen world beneath our feet in the latest episode of Sight Scene! We're joined by Nick Hearn, Managing Director of Reveal, a global technology company that's revolutionizing how we understand and manage underground infrastructure data.

Key takeaways from this insightful conversation:

The Hidden Risks: Discover the immense financial and human costs associated with unknown or inaccurately mapped underground utilities. Did you know a utility is struck every 60 seconds in the US during projects?

Innovation from Isolation: Learn how New Zealand's unique geography and culture of innovation have made it a hub for geospatial technology, leading to solutions for critical infrastructure challenges.

The Problem with "As-Builts": We discuss why traditional "as-built" drawings are often unreliable (sometimes only 25% geospatially accurate!) and the critical need for better data capture.

Reveal's Game-Changing Approach: Nick explains how Reveal is transforming underground mapping by combining various data sources like lidar, photogrammetry, and ground-penetrating radar with AI to create a "unified utility model" – a 3D digital twin of what lies beneath.

Future of Infrastructure: The conversation highlights the shift towards proactive risk management in pre-design phases, exemplified by partnerships like Reveal's work with "Before You Dig Australia," which achieved a 10x improvement in digitizing existing records.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone in construction, engineering, urban planning, or interested in how technology is making our cities safer and more resilient!

Tune in now and enjoy the episode!