In underground infrastructure, accuracy matters. A few centimetres can make the difference between safe works in the future and avoidable incidents. For years, GPS poles have been the standard instrument for capturing as-built measurements. They remain reliable — but with the pace of the energy transition and the volume of new infrastructure being built, we need a faster and more complete way to document what goes into the ground. That is why LiDAR scanning is being introduced into the as-built process. Not as a replacement for skilled field work, but as an evolution in how information is captured, confirmed, and delivered. From GPS p oints to f ull r eality c apture Instead of collecting individual measurement points with a GPS pole, LiDAR captures the entire trench as it is being built. The trenching team performs the scan on-site during installation, creating a complete and continuous record of the cable infrastructure, its exact position, its depth, and...