Geographic information systems (GIS) continue to advance for construction. Today, there is greater use of the technology in infrastructure development, urban planning, and other areas of construction.
The technology connects data with its geography, and it is increasingly becoming integrated with other Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.This provides users with the ability to make decisions using GIS. The integration of GIS with IoT devices also offers accurate data to users using the geospatial data analysis.
Mobile Mapping Solutions
One new example of this comes from Trimble. The technology provider recently unveiled a new mobile mapping solution that combines a vehicle-mounted mobile LIDAR system, multi-camera imaging, and field software.
The Trimble MX9 mobile-mapping solution can be used in a range of applications including:
- road survey
- topographic mapping
- 3D modeling
- asset management
The technology captures dense point cloud data along with 360 degree georeferenced imagery and it is integrated with Trimble’s office software. Tools are also available for survey and engineering applications as well as deriving and publishing GIS and asset management deliverables.
Growing Adoption of GIS
While this is only one example, it does point to a bigger trend in the market today. One of the big trends today is the growing adoption of GIS in surveying and mapping.
The construction market is also expected to begin using the technology at a faster pace. This comes as the demand for location-based services, such as real-time status and control, are also growing. The end result is improved efficiencies for the construction jobsite.
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