Utilities

What is KOREC’s expertise in utilities asset management?

KOREC has decades of experience enabling critical infrastructure suppliers across the UK, with deep knowledge of industry specifications including PAS128 and HSG47. We work with major utility asset owners and sub-contractors such as Cadent Gas, SSE, Lanes Group, Anglian Water and M Group (Water), combining GNSS, detection, mobile mapping and GIS software with hands-on regulatory expertise.

Which technology partners does KOREC work with for utilities?

KOREC is one of Europe’s largest Trimble distributors and also partners with drone providers DJI and Wingtra, Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) provider Radiodetection, and asset-management software provider Soarvo. This combination gives utility customers access to GNSS, detection, mobile mapping and compliance software from a single integrated supplier.

What solutions does KOREC provide for underground and overground asset management?

The KOREC utilities portfolio includes drones, GNSS receivers, total stations, mobile mapping systems, CAT and GPR detection equipment, laser scanners and industry-specific field data capture software. Trimble GNSS receivers and total stations are fully compatible with leading utility locators and Ground Penetrating Radar systems, supporting both desk-top and field workflows.

Why work with KOREC instead of buying direct from a manufacturer?

KOREC adds workflow design, consultancy, training and UK and Ireland-based support around the hardware, backed by real people rather than chatbots. Our case studies, from Anglian Water’s flood investigations to RPS’s manhole digitisation project, show how this support translates into measurable time and cost savings in practice.

What is NUAR and how does KOREC provide access to it?

NUAR, the National Underground Asset Register, is a single, secure, standardised digital map of underground pipes, cables and buried assets across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. KOREC partners directly with Ordnance Survey to give utility customers direct access to NUAR data as part of desk-top studies and site planning.

Can KOREC help utility companies comply with PAS128 underground utility surveys?

Yes. KOREC solutions support every stage of a PAS128 survey, from accessing digitised NUAR records for desk-top study through to field detection using industry-leading CAT and GPR systems paired with Trimble hardware. Our Castle Keep Survey case study shows Trimble SiteVision AR being used to verify underground assets after survey completion.

How does KOREC support utility construction and installation projects?

Whether working with pipelines, telecommunications and fibre optics, transmission and distribution, or wastewater, KOREC technology enables exact setting out of position and depth with real-time data shared between field and office. This reduces costly errors and miscommunication, delivering the precise information utility contractors need for compliance.

Can KOREC support compliance with HSG47 and MUDDI for inspection and maintenance?

Yes. Laser scanning, mobile mapping, drone inspection and monitoring help utilities track corridor condition, spot encroachment and measure structural change over time. Combined with cloud-based sharing and reporting, these tools streamline maintenance workflows and help demonstrate compliance with regulations including MUDDI and HSG47.

What is Soarvo and how does it help utility asset management?

Soarvo is a software platform distributed by KOREC that connects field activity, asset records and compliance in a single workflow. It brings GIS data, field inspections, asset records and compliance workflows into one connected system, reducing duplication between field teams, office teams and asset registers.

Does KOREC provide training and support after implementation?

Yes. Alongside equipment supply, KOREC offers technical support, product and drone training, free-to-attend webinars and regular technical days around the country, plus our prestigious two-day KOREC and Trimble User Conference (KTUC). Support is delivered by real people who build long-term relationships with utility customers, not chatbots.

How accurate are Trimble Catalyst and field data capture solutions for utility surveys?

Trimble Catalyst delivers affordable, sub-10cm regulatory positional compliance, with M Group (Water) achieving 1-2cm accuracy in the field using just a mobile app and a Catalyst receiver on a Yorkshire Water drainage project. Customised field data capture templates have also cut manhole digitisation time for RPS by around 70%.