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airc.digital /Let's BIM it!

/We are your BIM, OpenBIM and Digital Technologies partner for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operation industry (AECO industry) in the UK and worldwide.

Service Areas:
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Organisational digital transformation
  • Digital twins
Products:
  • CloudTool
  • Billboard Tool
  • U-Value Tool
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Satellite Imagery
Features:
  • Training and support
Global, UK-wide
Bluesky International Ltd

Bluesky International is the leading aerial survey and geographic data company, producing high quality, accurate digital aerial photography and height data on a national scale in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. We have a full range of geospatial data products and offer bespoke or tailored data capture solutions.

Service Areas:
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Digital twins
Products:
  • GeoStream
  • Aerial Photography
  • National Tree Map™ (NTM™)
  • National Hedgerow Map™ (NHM™)
  • MetroVista™
  • LiDAR Height Data
  • Standard Height Data
  • 3D Building Models
  • Partner Products
Technologies:
  • Satellite Imagery
Features:
  • Live chat / help lines
  • Training and support
Europe, UK-wide
Capita

Capita are a leading supplier of place based services, ranging from urban design and master planning to policy formulation and development management services. We are also helping our private and public sector clients deliver effective and efficient digital transformation within the built environment sector.

Service Areas:
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Technologies:
  • Machine Learning
Features:
  • Mobile applications
  • Training and support
UK-wide
Cavendish Consulting

Cavendish Consulting delivers planning communications, government relations, corporate affairs and creative services. We have over 180 consultants across 11 offices in the UK and Ireland.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
England, Europe, Global
Cityscape Digital

Cityscape Digital is a London-based digital real estate consultancy with over 20 years of experience. Having contributed to more than 5,000 projects, Cityscape supports approximately 50 to 60 live sites each month. Constantly evolving with technology, Cityscape now boasts one of the largest planning teams in the UK.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Digital twins
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Real-Time Streaming
  • Satellite Imagery
Features:
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Mobile applications
  • Training and support
England, Global, UK-wide
CloudScapes

CloudScapes leads the way in the development of Cloud-based software and libraries for planting, softworks and hard landscape design. Developing plug-in tools to enable BIM delivery and collaboration, we lead the way in 2D and 3D visual planting families, fuelled by powerful data in plans and schedules for landscape professionals.

Service Areas:
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • ArtisanRV
Technologies:
  • Real-Time Streaming
Features:
  • Mobile applications
  • Training and support
Europe, Global, UK-wide
ConsultingWhere

ConsultingWhere offers a wide range of consulting, research and training services in many industry sectors but with many years experience in local public services. Our core expertise lies in geospatial and earth observation information and systems, providing independent strategic advice, delivered by experts with a wealth of practical experience.

Service Areas:
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Organisational digital transformation
  • Digital twins
Products:
  • Return on Investment (ROI) Assessment
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Satellite Imagery
Features:
  • Training and support
UK-wide
Copper Consultancy

We build understanding. We combine insight, intelligence and creative communications expertise to create measurable impact. We’ve helped pave the way for some of the most ambitious, society-changing projects UK-wide and delivered impactful communications strategies that help achieve business objectives.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
Europe, Global, UK-wide
Digital Urban

At Digital Urban we want to revolutionise the way people experience and interact with current and future places using cutting-edge digital twins and immersive VR technology. We develop client-owned digital twins to better engage communities, enhance the design of places, improve the management of planning applications and enhance stakeholder collaboration.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Digital twins
Products:
  • Digital Urban Virtual Reality
  • Digital Urban Explorer
  • Digital Urban Interactive Touch Table
Europe, Global, UK-wide
Esri UK

Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. Since 1969, we have supported customers with geographic science and geospatial analytics.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Digital twins
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
  • Real-Time Streaming
  • Satellite Imagery
Features:
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Mobile applications
  • Training and support

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The directory is brought to you by the Digital Task Force for Planning, a not-for-profit organisation. Our ambition is to promote digital integration and advancement in Spatial Planning to tackle the grand challenges in the 21st Century.
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What is the Digital Planning Directory?

The Digital Planning Directory is a one-stop shop for state-of-the-art digital planning services. Seed-funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), it is delivered and managed by the Digital Task Force for Planning, an innovation-led not-for-profit organisation. The Directory includes providers offering innovative digital services to support and enhance planning, development, management and engagement processes. Serving as a comprehensive and user-friendly online resource for digital planning tools, services, and platforms, it is designed to meet the diverse needs of all public and private sector stakeholders in planning. It contains essential information about digital planning service providers, including their areas of expertise, services, case studies, and contact details. The Directory offers search and filtering functions to facilitate the discovery of tools and expertise that meet specific needs and objectives.

What is the purpose of the Digital Planning Directory?

The objective of the Directory is to enhance transparency and knowledge-sharing in the digital planning market, promote fair competition, and facilitate informed decision-making for those looking to adopt and use digital planning tools and services. It seeks to foster the development of a comprehensive ecosystem that supports and advances digital planning initiatives, stimulating innovation in the sector in the UK. It aims to bridge technical gaps by breaking down barriers between digital planning and mainstream planning practices, facilitating smoother integration and understanding.

What types of service providers are included in the Directory?

The Directory includes a range of UK digital planning service providers, including Community Engagement; Visualisation,3D Modelling, and Animations; Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Mapping; Environmental and Sustainability Services; Planning and Urban Design Services; Land Search and Assessment; Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Software Solutions; Plan-making, Planning Application and Data Management Systems; Organisational Digital Transformation; and Digital Twins. Each service provider listed in the Directory demonstrates expertise in at least one of these defined categories, offering state-of-the-art digital planning solutions to streamline and improve planning processes. A maximum of five of the most relevant categories can be selected by each provider.

Is there a validation process, and what does it involve?

Yes, there is a validation process for listings in the Digital Planning Directory. This process is conducted by the Digital Task Force for Planning and involves three steps: Step 1 – Initial Review Step 2 – Full Account Setup Step 3 – Full Content and Compliance Check For more details, please read about Our Validation Process.
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