Murphy Geospatial and our integrated mapping solution partners PlantQuest have come together to discuss our leading geospatial solution for the manufacturing sector – one that merges powerful 2D and 3D mapping technologies to transform facility operations and asset management.
PlantQuest specialises in digitising large industrial facilities through an intelligent asset mapping and visualisation platform.
Designed for professionals across engineering, operations, and construction, the session spotlighted how digital twin solutions and geospatial data can deliver efficiency, safety, and cost savings in both greenfield and brownfield environments.
Here we have broken down the key facility management challenges discussed in the session – and how our integrated mapping solution is purpose-built to overcome them.
- Outdated layout drawings no longer support modern workflows
Traditional 2D drawings – often created during design and commissioning – fall short when used for day-to-day operations, engineering, or asset maintenance. They’re typically outdated, difficult to manage, and offer little support for complex workflows.
Murphy Geospatial and PlantQuest offer intuitive, interactive 2D and 3D maps that allow users to search, locate, and interact with any asset on-site – making planning and task execution faster and easier than ever before.
- Underutilised 3D BIM models are difficult to access and maintain
Many sites have impressive 3D BIM models created during CapEx projects. However, these models are often:
- Too large to open easily
- Require specialist software and skills
- Lack up-to-date asset tagging
- Difficult to integrate with live operational data
We simplify 3D access through browser-based platforms. Users can explore the site visually, take accurate measurements, and collaborate globally without needing CAD or BIM software. This solution bridges 2D and 3D views, offering context and clarity when it’s needed most.
- Disconnected data systems limit asset visibility
Asset data is often fragmented across systems, spreadsheets, and PDFs – making it hard to locate key equipment or access real-time information. By integrating with CMMS platforms like Maximo, our visual twin centralises asset data, showing locations, open work orders, maintenance schedules, and more – all mapped accurately across the facility.
- Facility teams lack a single source of truth
In many sites, teams operate from siloed data and visuals, leading to inefficiencies, missed maintenance, and inconsistent project planning. The integrated mapping platform becomes a single geospatial source of truth. It’s already supporting 600+ users at one pharmaceutical facility, aiding everything from daily maintenance and calibrations to visitor inductions and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) response planning.
- Updating visual data is time-consuming and expensive
Without a scalable, updatable solution, keeping facility maps current is nearly impossible – especially after refurbishments or layout changes.
With wearable scanning technology, we can capture up to 5,000 m² per day, updating only the areas that have changed. The result? A visual twin that stays relevant, accurate, and useful – with minimal disruption to operations.
JP Kelly, Associate Director, Murphy Geospatial, said: “There’s a lot of technology out there – wearables, helmets, even robot dogs. But if it’s not rolled out with good survey technique and a solid control network, problems happen. That’s where we come in. We know how to approach these complex facilities. The wrong equipment in the wrong hands will not deliver a solution.”
From faster asset location and real-time work order visibility to improved emergency response and easier collaboration, our approach is redefining what’s possible in facility management. With a modular, non-intrusive rollout and seamless updates, our solution grows with your facility – supporting teams from the plant floor to the boardroom.
Want to explore how integrated mapping can unlock new levels of performance at your site?
Contact us to schedule a demo or start the conversation, or watch the full webinar here.