P3166 – Geospatial Information Systems for Infrastructure Asset Management
Background to CIRIA proposal
Geospatial Information Systems are commonly used for major infrastructure projects such as Crossrail
and the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 Programme but its adoption for smaller scale projects
or infrastructure asset management generally is not fully utilised. CIRIA propose to showcase a number
of case studies where GIS has been used successfully for infrastructure asset management to promote
its use.
One of the many advantages of GIS is the creation of a visual database with many data layers from
numerous sources which can be used and shared with others. It facilitates a multidisciplinary
collaborative approach from the start of the project. The data can be accessed, visualised and recorded
through the use of many digital tools and this makes it ideal for widespread use.
The case studies will focus on the capability of GIS and how this can be integrated into existing asset
management strategies. It is intended that this will amply demonstrate the benefits at the design and
construction stage, what makes its use a necessity, as well as the long term benefits derived from an
improved asset management capability.
We aim to cover the interface with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and how it is integrated with
GIS.
The project’s key objectives will be to:
Use a number of case studies to show how GIS can meet a range of asset management
requirements.
Demonstrate the multiple benefits of a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to gathering and
sharing data.
The project’s key outputs will be:
A collection of case studies targeted at infrastructure asset managers and those supplying this
service.
Industry dissemination.
The project outcomes are to:
• Enable clients and infrastructure managers and those providing asset management services to
better understand how this technology can be used within their organisations to improve their
asset management capability.
The project will start in March 2020 with outputs delivered by the winter of 2020. Financial support is
required to cover the costs of the project (£25k).
The benefits of funding a CIRIA project
• Industry leadership – leadership by influencing and shaping industry guidance.
• Industry collaboration – Collaboration at a strategic level to promote digital transformation.
• Industry expertise – Recognition of an organisation’s reputation.
• Setting the standards for industry – Promoting the use of digital technologies as good practice to
adopt.
• Business marketing – The work of CIRIA is widely reported in industry press and direct reference to
project involvement is beneficial to an organisation’s reputation. Those who fund the project are
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formally acknowledged in the publication. Recognition in this manner is long lasting and in an instant
it positions an organisation as a leader, collaborator and expert.
• Industry dissemination – This is an opportunity for funders, project members and sponsors to
promote their involvement. These events will also be highlighted in CIRIA communications.
• Business impact – Involvement with a CIRIA project can only help to raise an organisation’s profile
with a wider audience of practitioners. Whether you are a client or practitioner, industry wants to
see that the service they are getting is based on good practice. Clients want to be able to assess their
operational performance against good practice. Practitioners want to know they are working to good
practice.
About CIRIA
The Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) is the technical centre of gravity
for the construction industry. We share knowledge and generate continuous improvement across the
sector by delivering good practice guidance, training courses and networking events. CIRIA aims to be
the leading provider of guidance in the infrastructure sector. CIRIA has been active in this community for
many years and the guidance produced has played an important role in shaping the understanding and
the adoption of the techniques developed over this time. Further details can be found via our website
www.ciria.org or get in touch with [email protected] regarding this project proposal.
Kieran Tully │ Associate Director www.ciria.org
