Data-Driven Analysis
Delivering Insight with a Scientific Approach
At IDM, we recognise that commissioning data analysis for your project is a significant investment. That's why we start by deeply understanding your challenges and the key questions you need answered. From there, we develop tailored data-gathering and analysis strategies designed to deliver actionable insights.
Our approach is fully transparent, with every step of our analysis documented within a code-base. This allows us to audit our process, giving you a clear record of how your data has been managed, ensuring full transparency throughout.
We also appreciate that reports can quickly become outdated as circumstances change. Our scientific, data-driven methodology ensures your reports remain relevant. For every project, we can swiftly and cost-effectively update and refresh your reports to keep your insights current. Whether you need a report update in a year or sooner, you won’t be waiting long to see the updated impact of your project.
Moreover, because our reports are powered by dynamic data, we can present information through interactive maps, charts, and tables. This allows you to engage directly with the data, offering a more intuitive way to explore the insights that matter most to your operations. Say goodbye to static, text-heavy documents and hello to reports that evolve with your needs.
With IDM, you won’t just receive expert analysis—you’ll have the tools to continuously adapt and thrive in a fast-changing environment.
Some of our most impactful contributions have supported nationally significant regeneration and net-zero projects, such as:
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Salford Crescent is a £3.5 billion regeneration led by English Cities Fund, a partnership of Muse, Homes England, and Legal and General. It is a 25-year scheme that will deliver a healthier residential community with a thriving innovation hub.
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Thames Enterprise Park: a £3.5 billion regeneration scheme led by ALMCOR, a major US investment firm. A 10-year programme that will generate 12,500 jobs in advanced manufacturing, energy security and logistics with a greening of the economy thread running through the scheme.
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South London Partnership (SLP): representing six South London boroughs, SLP, funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, commissioned IDM to map the retrofit supply chain. This research was unprecedented due to the difficulty of locating sole traders, making it a pioneering achievement in the field.
Our report expertise spans a wide range of areas, including:
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Data and Evidence
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Employment Sites Appraisal for Job Creation
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Economic Development Needs Assessment
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Evaluation
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Economic and Social Research
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Employment, Skills, and Education
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Innovation
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Impact Assessment and Evaluation
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Inward Investment Research and Services
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Innovation and Cluster Development
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Inclusive Growth
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Land and Property
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Project Development and Implementation
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Strategy and Analysis
With IDM, you gain more than a report—you gain a partner committed to helping you navigate and succeed in an evolving landscape.