Customer Stories

How a Telecoms Surveyor Uses MapServe to Prepare Sites Faster and Safer

David Powell is an Associate Director at Cell:cm, a telecoms surveying firm representing landowners across the UK and Ireland. With over 350 clients and oversight of 4,000 mobile network base stations, David regularly visits rural and urban sites to carry out inspections and prepare reports.

Telecom

Before

  • Spent time manually identifying access points to remote mast locations
  • Needed to locate and notify nearby premises ahead of site work
  • Required accurate mapping to complete EMF (electromagnetic field) reports
  • Difficulties accessing up-to-date aerial views in rural areas

After

  • Quickly identified mast access points using aerial photography and preview maps
  • Downloaded OS MasterMap in DWG format for use in planning and reporting
  • Streamlined EMF report preparation using accurate site layout data
  • Reduced on-site uncertainty, especially in remote or complex environments

Process

  • Accessed MapServe to preview the site and surrounding area
  • Used aerial imagery to identify viable access routes before visiting
  • Downloaded detailed OS MasterMap data in DWG format for CAD integration
  • Used surrounding property data to identify locations requiring notification
  • Incorporated maps into EMF reports to support safe working guidelines

Conclusion

MapServe helped David prepare for site visits more efficiently, especially in hard-to-reach rural areas. By accessing accurate OS mapping and aerial imagery in advance, he reduced time on site, improved safety planning, and delivered better reports for clients. For a surveying role that spans thousands of sites, having fast, reliable mapping data has made a real difference.

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