Integrating commercially generated data into centralised geoscience data repositories for the benefit of urban environments

The data model is often seen as a necessary step when producing information systems, they are rarely seen as a distinct output with their own inherent value and potential for future re - use. The g eoscience community should improve how we communicate and sh are data models for past, present and future projects . This is of particular relevance when multiple stakeholders need to exchange and standardize information derived from a wide range of sources. This paper will consider the role the data model plays in t he integration of commercially generated geotechnical data into centralized data repositories for the benefit of sustainable urban development