GIS in Construction Management
Project delays and challenges on construction sites can often be traced back to poor information or ineffective communication. These issues can be frustrating and costly, lead to disputes with the client, fines, and rework. A geographic information system (GIS) platform provides a suite of tools that enables teams to add data, update plans and manage tasks in real-time, improving information capture and team communication.
GIS is so much more than maps. It consolidates and streamlines construction data giving your team access to the right data at the right time. If you’re ready to stop drowning in spreadsheets and start making the most of project data, get in touch with The Spatial Lab and we can help you harness the power of GIS.
Consolidate Mixed Datasets
GIS organises data spatially. GIS can display mixed data sets from a variety of sources.
CAD drawings, for example, can be overlayed on aerial photography or drone footage so the asset under construction can be viewed in the context of its physical location. Photographs, environmental no-go zones, project documents, risks or actions can also be geolocated and searchable on an easy-to-understand map.
Accessible
GIS field apps are mobile and accessible. They can be used on mobile phones and tablets off-line in remote locations to help staff navigate the construction site. Any project data generated in the office or captured in the field is automatically geo-referenced and accessible to all users.
Mobile GIS is easy to use. Project data can be captured, shared, and accessed in real-time with very little training. This capability enables all project stakeholders - site teams, engineers, project managers and executives – to keep abreast of a project’s status.
Static maps can be exported from GIS into a variety of file types to complement construction management plans
Data Driven Decisions
GIS data can be used to create dashboards to monitor the project, track tasks or summarise site inspections or safety incidents. Dashboards help users to monitor operations, optimise processes and improve overall project performance by making real-time data readily available and help prevent issues before they arise.
GIS is so much more than maps. It consolidates and streamlines construction data giving your team access to the right data at the right time. If you’re ready to stop drowning in spreadsheets and start making the most of project data, get in touch with The Spatial Lab and we can help you harness the power of GIS.
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