The incorporation of geographic information systems (GIS) into as-built documentation is ushering in a transformative era in asset management that is replacing conventional methods that often fall short of modern demands.
“Traditional as-built documents often lack the dynamism and integrative capabilities required for today's digital and data-driven asset management environments,” writes Nick Smith, assistant vice president and asset management lead at WSP. “GIS enhances these documents with spatial data and advanced analytical tools, allowing for a more accurate and interactive representation of assets.”
Smith’s guide explains how asset managers are bridging the gap between physical construction and digital documentation necessary for effective future work by:
- identifying the shortcomings of current documentation practices;
- illustrating the role and potential of GIS in asset management to improve visualization, accuracy and data integration;
- enhancing construction deliverables to clients, and
- developing a strategic implementation roadmap.
By embracing GIS-based as-builts, organizations ensure they are well-prepared to meet the demands of both today and tomorrow.
For a more in-depth look at how this approach is helping organizations implement more effective and accurate asset management documentation, read Smith’s report, “Building the Future: The Role of As-Builts in Asset Management Evolution.”
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