2004 UC Proceedings Abstract
 The Integration of GIS Into an Engineering Firm Track: Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Author(s): Tom Wallace, Robert Berardo Schoor DePalma, an engineering firm based in NJ, has embraced GIS technology both internally and externally. The Information Technology department was charged with better integrating the GIS technology to all departments in 2003. This paper explores the independent and interconnected roles of both IT and GIS within this engineering initiative. As part of this initiative various levels of users were identified and tools/solutions were developed to support the differing needs of those users. Some of these tools included a data clearinghouse, intranet data viewer, CAD/GIS integration, standard mapping tools, and specific departmental solutions. As this paper unfolds, the benefits of this integration will be identified and analyzed. Where possible the value of the benefits will be expressed and shared with the readers. As the paper draws to a close it will be obvious that the integration of technology, spatial information, and engineering create effective and efficient problem solving. Tom Wallace Schoor DePalma, Inc. Information Technology 200 State Highway Nine P.O. Box 900 Manalapan , NJ 07726 US Phone: (732) 577-9000 Fax: (732) 577-9888 E-mail: twallace@schoordepalma.com Robert Berardo Schoor DePalma, Inc. GIS Department 200 State Highway Nine P.O. Box 900 Manalapan , NJ 07726 US Phone: (732) 577-9000 Fax: (732) 577-9730 E-mail: rberardo@schoordepalma.com |
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