Utility Network GIS that traces, isolates and keeps crews moving
We build custom utility network GIS on PostgreSQL/PostGIS for water, electricity, gas, telecom and drainage operators. Network topology, tracing, outage mapping, field inspection and SCADA/IoT data in one open-source platform you fully own.
What a utility network GIS should do for operations
Many utilities still hold their networks in CAD drawings, per-district shapefiles or scanned as-builts. That data can be displayed, but it cannot answer operational questions: if this main bursts, which valves isolate it, and which customers lose supply? A utility network GIS answers those questions because every segment and device is stored with its connectivity, so the network can be traversed, not merely viewed.
Codeinspira models your network in PostgreSQL/PostGIS with explicit connectivity rules: pipes to valves and nodes, conductors to poles and transformers, fiber to splice closures and distribution points. On top of that model we build upstream and downstream tracing, isolation analysis, outage and leak mapping, mobile inspections and maintenance work orders, so the GIS becomes a daily operations tool rather than a static archive.
To be clear about positioning: this is a custom, open-source alternative, not Esri's ArcGIS Utility Network product. ArcGIS Utility Network is mature and feature-rich, and if you are already invested in ArcGIS Enterprise it may be the right fit. Our approach suits operators who want workflows tailored to them, control over their data model, and costs that do not scale with every new user or crew.
Utility network GIS services
From cleaning up legacy network data to a live operations platform connected to field crews and sensors.
Network data migration
Convert CAD, shapefile, KML and File Geodatabase networks into PostGIS, fixing undershoots, overshoots and broken connections along the way.
Data conversionTopology & data model design
Asset schemas, connectivity rules and network graph structures for pipes, conductors, poles, valves and devices.
PostGIS modellingTracing & isolation analysis
Upstream/downstream tracing, isolation valve finding and affected-customer lists for planned and unplanned outages.
Network analysisOutage & leak mapping
Incident capture and spatial analysis of leaks, bursts, faults and complaints by zone, material or asset age.
OperationsInspection & work orders
Offline-first mobile inspection apps and a work order module tied directly to network assets.
Field workflowsSCADA & IoT integration
Pressure, flow, level and device status from SCADA historians or IoT sensors displayed live on the network map.
Real-time dataWhat your utility GIS platform can include
Features used by planning, control room and maintenance teams every day.
- Upstream and downstream traces from any pipe, cable or device
- Isolation tracing that returns valves to close and affected service points
- Topology validation for dangles, duplicate nodes and disconnected segments
- Asset history: material, diameter, install year, condition and repairs
- Leak and outage heatmaps by DMA, feeder or service area
- Offline mobile inspections with photos, GPS and condition forms
- Work order lifecycle from creation and assignment to close-out
- Live SCADA/IoT values rendered on asset symbols and pop-ups
- Network layers served via WMS/WFS and vector tiles for fast rendering
- Role- and territory-based access control with audit logging
Networks we model
Each utility has different assets and connectivity rules; the data model is built around yours.
Water distribution
Mains, valves, hydrants, meters and district metered areas to support non-revenue water reduction.
Electricity distribution
Medium and low voltage feeders, poles, transformers and customer connections per feeder.
Gas networks
Pipelines, pressure regulating stations and valves for planning and emergency response.
Telecom & fiber
Fiber routes, ducts, poles, splice closures and distribution points for FTTH rollout and fault response.
Stormwater & sewer
Drains, culverts, manholes and flow direction for flood response and maintenance planning.
Campuses & industrial estates
Multi-utility networks of a private estate, port or campus managed in one system.
Spatial database depth plus field-ready software
A utility GIS lives or dies on its data model and on how well it fits field work.
PostGIS done properly
We design schemas, spatial indexes and topology rules from day one. The network stays consistent as it grows to thousands of kilometres.
Honest about trade-offs
If you are deeply invested in Esri, we will say so rather than push a rebuild. Our open-source approach is strongest where flexibility and licence cost matter most.
Remote, accountable delivery
We work remotely in English under NDA, with GMT+7 hours overlapping APAC and the Middle East fully and EU mornings. You receive the complete source code and documentation.
GIS Projects We Have Delivered
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Konsorsium Pembaruan Agraria · NGOHow we implement a utility network GIS
Phased by area or utility type so operations are never disrupted.
Discovery
We map your asset types, outage and maintenance workflows, and existing systems such as CIS, SCADA or billing.
Data audit & conversion
We assess the quality of your CAD and GIS data and migrate it into PostGIS.
Network model design
Asset schema, connectivity rules and tracing logic agreed with your engineers.
Build
WebGIS, tracing tools, mobile inspection, work orders and sensor integrations.
Topology & field validation
Trace and isolation results are verified against known field conditions with your team.
Go-live & support
Operator and crew training, documentation, then ongoing maintenance and enhancements.
Open-source utility GIS stack
Every component is open source, so the platform runs on your infrastructure without licence fees.
How you can engage us
Every network is different, so we scope after a free consultation rather than quote list prices.
Fixed-scope implementation
A defined utility GIS build with agreed modules, milestones and acceptance tests. Ideal for a pilot zone followed by phased rollout.
- Milestone-based delivery
- Full source code handover
- Training and documentation
Dedicated GIS team
Developers and data technicians assigned to your network digitisation programme. Suited to large, long-running migrations.
- Scales with your backlog
- Weekly reporting in English
- Overlapping working hours
Support retainer
Monthly support for hosting, data updates, integrations and new features. Keeps the platform reliable for daily operations.
- Server monitoring
- Bug fixes and upgrades
- Priority technical support
FAQ: Utility Network GIS
Is your utility network GIS the same as Esri's ArcGIS Utility Network?
How is a utility network GIS different from a normal web map?
Can you use our existing CAD drawings and shapefiles?
What does a utility GIS project cost?
How long does implementation take?
Can the GIS integrate with our SCADA or IoT sensors?
Can we host the utility GIS on-premise for security reasons?
Who owns the source code and network data?
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Tell us about your utility type and current data, and we will outline a practical utility network GIS roadmap.