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QField for Power Transmission and Distribution

Grid asset mapping, inspections, and as-built data capture with mobile GIS and QGIS.

#Infrastructure, Construction & Utilities #field data collection #mobile GIS #QGIS fieldwork #power grid #distribution network #line inspection

Keep grid data accurate from tower to transformer

Collect assets, inspect conditions, and attach photo evidence—even offline.

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Grid asset fieldwork

Inventory lines, poles, transformers, and substations. Capture conditions and defects with photos and attributes.

Typical workflows

  • Patrols and line inspections
  • Vegetation encroachment surveys
  • As-built capture and redlines

One workflow from field to GIS

Prepare in QGIS, collect in QField, and sync through QFieldCloud for a clean audit trail.

Why this matters

  • Remote corridors without connectivity
  • Inconsistent inspection forms and codes
  • Delayed updates to enterprise GIS

Trusted results

  • Deployed by utilities and contractors
  • Supports high-accuracy GNSS and offline basemaps

FAQ

Can we model inspection checklists in QGIS?
Yes. Use domains, constraints, and defaults to standardize entries across crews.
How do we sync across multiple teams?
Use QFieldCloud to share projects, manage permissions, and review changes.

About QField

QField is the leading professional fieldwork app used in enterprise settings for efficient geospatial data collection and management. As a Digital Public Good, QField not only excels in enterprise and professional applications but also contributes significantly to advancing at least six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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QField, QFieldCloud and QFieldSync are developped by OPENGIS.ch. OPENGIS.ch offers consulting, development, training and support for open-source software including QField, QGIS and PostGIS.