Course overview
Utility & Infrastructure Asset Mapping Using GIS Workshop Training provides practical skills for using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map, manage, analyse and monitor physical infrastructure and utility assets. The workshop covers the collection and management of spatial asset data, GPS and mobile GIS field mapping, geodatabase development, utility network mapping, asset identification, condition assessment, spatial analysis, network connectivity, maintenance planning and GIS-based asset management. Participants learn how GIS can support water and sewer networks, electricity infrastructure, telecommunications, roads, pipelines, drainage systems, public facilities and other infrastructure assets, while also exploring dashboards, web GIS, remote sensing, mobile data collection and spatial analytics for infrastructure decision-making.
Course objectives
- Develop and maintain GIS-based inventories of utility and infrastructure assets, including accurate spatial locations, classifications, attributes and condition information.
- Collect and update infrastructure data using GPS/GNSS, mobile GIS and field-based mapping techniques while applying appropriate data-quality and validation procedures.
- Create and analyse utility networks and infrastructure databases to understand connectivity, accessibility, service coverage and spatial relationships between assets.
- Apply GIS spatial analysis to infrastructure planning, risk assessment, maintenance prioritisation and operational decision-making.
- Develop GIS maps, dashboards and geospatial reports that support infrastructure monitoring, asset management, maintenance planning and evidence-based investment decisions.
Who should attend
GIS Officers, GIS Analysts, GIS Managers, Utility Managers, Infrastructure Managers, Asset Managers, Water Utility Professionals, Electricity and Energy Professionals, Telecommunications Professionals, Road and Transport Engineers, Civil Engineers, Surveyors, Cartographers, Urban Planners, Municipal Officers, County Government Officers, Public Works Officers, Infrastructure Planning Officers, Asset Management Professionals, Facilities Managers, Maintenance Managers, Operations Managers, Environmental Officers, Remote Sensing Specialists, Geospatial Data Analysts, Database Administrators, Utility Network Professionals, Engineering Consultants, Infrastructure Consultants, Government Agencies, Utility Companies, Municipal Authorities, Development Organisations and GIS Professionals.
Course content
- 1. Fundamentals of GIS for Utility and Infrastructure Management GIS concepts for infrastructure, utility mapping principles, spatial asset management, geographic information systems and infrastructure planning, GIS workflows, spatial relationships, infr
- 2. Utility and Infrastructure Asset Data Requirements Asset inventories, asset identification, unique asset identifiers, spatial and non-spatial attributes, asset classification, infrastructure hierarchies, location information, condition attributes, ope
- 3. GIS Data Collection Using GPS, GNSS and Mobile GIS GPS and GNSS positioning, coordinate capture, field mapping, mobile GIS applications, digital field forms, attribute collection, photographs and attachments, field verification, offline data collectio
- 4. Spatial Database and Geodatabase Design for Infrastructure Infrastructure geodatabases, spatial database schemas, feature classes, asset tables, relationships, domains, subtypes, unique identifiers, metadata, database organisation, PostgreSQL/PostGIS
- 6. Infrastructure Mapping and GIS Data Editing Digitising infrastructure, editing spatial features, snapping, topology, attribute editing, geometry validation, asset classification, map updating, data correction, quality assurance and maintaining accurat
- 7. Spatial Analysis for Utility and Infrastructure Management Buffer analysis, proximity analysis, overlay analysis, intersection, nearest-asset analysis, service-area analysis, accessibility analysis, density analysis, spatial queries and identifying re
- 8. Infrastructure Condition and Risk Mapping Asset condition assessment, inspection data, infrastructure deterioration, failure-risk indicators, vulnerability mapping, critical assets, risk classification, spatial prioritisation and development of GIS-ba
- 5. Utility Network Mapping and Connectivity Water networks, sewer networks, electricity networks, telecommunications networks, pipeline systems, network nodes and links, connectivity, network topology, flow relationships, network tracing concepts and ide
- 9. GIS for Water, Sewerage and Drainage Infrastructure Water distribution networks, reservoirs, treatment facilities, pipelines, valves, hydrants, sewer networks, manholes, drainage channels, stormwater infrastructure, service coverage, network analysis,
- 10. GIS for Electricity, Energy and Telecommunications Infrastructure Power transmission and distribution assets, substations, transformers, poles, cables, renewable-energy facilities, telecommunications towers, fibre networks, cabinets and related infra
- 11. GIS for Roads, Transport and Public Infrastructure Road networks, bridges, culverts, traffic infrastructure, streetlights, signs, public transport facilities, pedestrian infrastructure, road-condition mapping, accessibility analysis, infrastructure i
- 12. Infrastructure Maintenance and Asset Management Using GIS Inspection scheduling, maintenance records, work locations, asset lifecycle management, maintenance prioritisation, service interruptions, replacement planning, historical asset information, w
- 13. GIS Dashboards, Web GIS and Infrastructure Monitoring Interactive infrastructure maps, operational dashboards, asset indicators, inspection dashboards, maintenance monitoring, web GIS, map services, geospatial reporting, real-time and near-real-time
- 14. Remote Sensing, Drone Data and Advanced Infrastructure Mapping Satellite imagery for infrastructure monitoring, aerial imagery, drone mapping, orthophotos, change detection, image interpretation, infrastructure expansion monitoring, construction prog
- 15. Advanced Geospatial Analytics and Smart Infrastructure Spatial analytics, infrastructure optimisation, predictive maintenance concepts, geospatial automation, Python-enabled GIS workflows, location intelligence, IoT and sensor integration, GeoAI, dig
General notes
- Practical Training Emphasis Asset inventory development, GPS/GNSS field mapping, mobile GIS data collection, utility network mapping, geodatabase development, infrastructure digitisation, spatial database management, network connectivity analysis, service-area analysis, asset condition mapping, infrastructure risk assessment, maintenance prioritisation, GIS dashboard development, web GIS publication, satellite-image interpretation, drone mapping and advanced geospatial analytics.
- QGIS, ArcGIS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, GeoServer, GPS/GNSS devices, mobile GIS applications, web GIS platforms, satellite imagery, drone imagery and Python-based geospatial tools. The software combination can be adapted to the organisation's existing GIS environment.
Frequently asked questions
1. 1. Who should attend the Utility & Infrastructure Asset Mapping Using GIS Workshop?
The workshop is suitable for GIS professionals, utility managers, infrastructure and asset managers, engineers, surveyors, urban planners, municipal and county government officers, water and electricity professionals, telecommunications specialists, road and transport professionals, facilities managers, maintenance teams and consultants involved in infrastructure planning and management
2. 2. What will participants learn during the workshop?
Participants will learn how to collect infrastructure data, build GIS asset inventories, design spatial databases, map utility networks, perform spatial and network analysis, assess infrastructure condition and risk, plan maintenance activities and develop GIS maps, dashboards and reports for infrastructure decision-making.
3. 3. Does the workshop cover GPS, mobile GIS and field data collection?
Yes. Participants learn practical approaches to GPS/GNSS-based asset mapping, mobile GIS data collection, digital field forms, coordinate capture, photographs, asset attributes, field verification, offline data collection and synchronisation with GIS databases.
4. 4. Can GIS be used to manage water, electricity, telecommunications and road infrastructure?
Yes. GIS can be applied to a wide range of infrastructure networks, including water supply, sewerage, drainage, electricity, telecommunications, roads, pipelines and public facilities. The workshop demonstrates how spatial databases and network analysis can support asset inventories, service coverage, maintenance and infrastructure planning.
5. 5. What practical outputs can participants develop?
Participants can produce utility and infrastructure asset inventories, GIS databases, utility network maps, asset-condition maps, risk maps, service-area analyses, infrastructure maintenance maps, interactive dashboards and professional geospatial reports for operational and management decision-making.
Schedule & fees
| Dates | Location | Duration | Fee (USD) |
|---|
| 06/09/2027 - 17/09/2027 |
Arusha,Tanzania |
10 Days |
$3,000 |
| 04/10/2027 - 15/10/2027 |
Nairobi,kenya or Virtual |
10 Days |
$3,000 |
| 01/11/2027 - 12/11/2027 |
Mombasa,Kenya |
10 Days |
$3,000 |