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In this episode, I talk with Drew Rotschafer, AICP, GISP, and Hart Gilchrist, both from the field of geographic information systems (GIS) and planning, about the evolution of GIS technology, the changing landscape of the GIS technology user base, and the critical role of mobile GIS applications in enhancing project delivery and client satisfaction.
***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.***
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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Drew and Hart:
- What does GIS stand for, what does it involve, and how has this technology developed over the past 15 years?
- Could using geographic information systems (GIS) be more effective than relying on a single plan when managing vast miles of roads and infrastructure?
- How has the user base of GIS changed throughout your career, particularly in terms of the variety of disciplines and industries now utilizing this technology?
- How do different data sources integrate with GIS to provide a comprehensive view of projects?
- Do you and your project collaborators have live, real-time access to data beyond receiving periodic spreadsheets from an assessor’s office every two weeks?
- What do programs like ArcGIS Pro, Esri Enterprise Portal, Field Maps, etc., do, and how are they specifically utilized at Stanley?
- Will there be training and a component of teaching people how to use the technology effectively to ensure they don’t encounter issues?
- Do you gather data from GIS applications in the field or office and then pass it to another team for analysis to provide specific business insights for projects?
- In engineering and consulting, how do you quantify and address the impacts of rising sea levels on infrastructure for your clients?
- How important are mobile GIS applications like Survey123 and QuickMaps in collecting and ensuring quality control of field data?
- How does gathering real-time field data through technologies like LIDAR, reality capture, and computer vision contribute to making more informed decisions for you and your clients?
- Can you provide examples of cross-platform GIS and data analytics applications that have expanded the accessibility of project data in your work?
- Considering the constant changes in construction schedules and designs, how helpful was real-time data in managing these fluctuations and ensuring up-to-date project information?
- What advice would you give to engineers who are listening and want to effectively integrate these types of technologies into their work?
Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About the Evolution of GIS Technology and Its Impact:
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