This document discusses applying geographic information systems (GIS) to construction management. It aims to address problems with traditional construction scheduling and progress tracking by integrating GIS and project management software. This would allow visualization of construction progress over time in 3D. The methodology involves importing CAD drawings into GIS software, converting to shapefiles, joining with schedule data, and viewing the 3D model updated with progress information. The document reviews literature on similar applications and concludes that a GIS-based approach can help reduce costs, minimize timelines, and improve productivity through better information analysis, storage and retrieval.

1. Application Of Geographic Information
System In Construction Management
Guided By:
Dr. P.J. Patel
Head of civil department
Prepared By
Kush Patel

2. CONTENT
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• Introduction
• Need of study
• Objective
• Scope of work
• Literature review
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• conclusion

3. INTRODUCTION
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4. INTRODUCTION
• The Construction industry has a huge number of tasks involved and cost involved in these projects is
also very large. The project managers have a hard time monitoring the projects between site and
office. They have to come on site to know the progress of work and decide the sequence of work.
• The traditional approach for scheduling and progress control techniques such as bar charts and the
critical path method are still being used by the project managers for planning which a serious
disadvantage for the decision is making purpose as the spatial aspects fail to provide the required
information. There is pressure on the project managers to shorten the delivery times and thus the
current scheduling and progress reporting practices are in need of substantial improvements in
quality and efficiency.
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5. • Integration of Geographical Information System (GIS) and project management software with
visualization was recognized as one of the most important tools for achieving this goal. This
integration would show visualization of construction progress w.r.t. time. In this integration the
drawings were drafted using a computer – aided drafting (CAD) program (AutoCAD), the
construction schedule was prepared using Project Management Software (MS Project), the updated
schedule information (which mainly includes percent complete) which is updated in the
Geodatabase (Arc Info). As the updating is being done, a custom application had been prepared to
automatically update the Geodatabase. Thus the project management software is updated and
simultaneously the Geodatabase is also updated and 3-D view of the progress of view can also been
seen.
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7. NEED FOR STUDY
• The use of GIS in construction management over conventional construction
management for effective management of any project.
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OBJECTIVE
• To study various problems in conventional construction management technique.
• To eliminate problems of construction management by integrating project
management software with GIS.
SCOPE OF WORK
• Research will be done on residential bungalow site within Ahmedabad region.

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LITERATURE REVIEW

9. LITERATURE REVIEW
Sr no. Literature
Name
Author Conclusion Research Flows
1. A review on
GIS based
construction
project
management
Yadhukrishna
n.A, Amba
Shetty
,IARJSET,
June 6, 2015
GIS based project modelling and
management methodology can facilitate
successful execution of the project by
reducing construction costs, minimizing
time, and thereby ensuring enhanced
productivity.
GIS based 4D
modeling for
project
management, also
called BIM
Key words: 4D modelling, 3D visualization, GIS, Construction management, BIM, Planning and
scheduling, Open source GIS.
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10. Sr
no.
Literature Name Author Conclusion Research Flows
2 Application of
Geographical
Information
System in
Progress
Monitoring of
Construction
Project
Samarth
Bhandari,
Daksh
Bhandari,
Madhuri
Kumari
,IJSER,
December 12,
2013
Integrating project schedule data
with GIS technology presents a
4 dimensional model which can
be utilized for the visualization
of progress of the project at
different stages and timeline.
This paper presents the
concept of integrating
Geographic Information
System (GIS) with
construction project
management to provide a
better solution for monitoring
the progress of a project.
Key words: Construction, Geographic Information System, GIS, Project Management.

11. Sr no. Literature Name Author Conclusion Research Flows
3 Application of GIS
in infrastructure
project
management
Sandip N Palve
,IJSCER,
4, November 2013
GIS makes a wealth of
information, easily available
from a spatial interface. It also
helps to organize all relevant
information, for project
tracking.
Use of GIS
technology in
planning,
designing, and
construction phase
of infrastructure
project.
Key words: GIS, Planning, Applications, Geospatial data, Infrastructure projects.
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12. Sr no. Literature
Name
Author Conclusion Research Flows
4 Application of
GIS in
construction
project
management
Mohammed
Ahmed Al-gahzari
,City and regional
planning
department, May
12, 2013
Use of GIS and project
management software for
progress tracking with real
time 3-D view of project.
Use of GIS and
project
management
software for
tracking of
progress.
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13. Sr no. Literature Name Author Conclusion Research Flows
5 GIS based project
information
system for
construction
management
V.K. Bansal ,and
M. Pal
,Aisan journal of
civil engineering,
2006
This is a system for information
analysis, manipulation, storage,
and retrieval of non-spatial
construction project data.
If the data is in digital form, it
can be easily be updated,
and enhance the procedures of
rate analysis
Use of GIS to
extract the
information from
the available
database and
update information
in digital format.
Key words: Geographical information system, rate analysis, quality control, safety
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14. DATA COLLECTION
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15. • Original plan
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16. • Revised plan
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M.S project schedule

17. DATAANALYSIS
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Import
AutoCAD in
ARC GIS
Convert
AutoCAD in
shape file
Import
shapefile in
ArcScene
join attribute
tables and
planning
schedule
3D view of
progress
• METHODOLOGY

19. Step 1: Import
AutoCAD drawings
in to ARC MAP
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20. Step 2: Convert
AutoCAD drawings
into shape file
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21. Step 3: Import shape files into ArcScene
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Layer wise generated
shape files

22. Step 4: Join attribute table with planning
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24. Step 5: Convert AutoCAD drawing in 3D view
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27. CONCLUSION
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28. • GIS based project modelling and management methodology can facilitate successful execution of the
project by reducing construction costs, minimizing time, and thereby ensuring enhanced
productivity.
• Integrating project schedule data with GIS technology presents a 4 dimensional model which can be
utilized for the visualization of progress of the project at different stages and timeline. At specific time
interval, one can utilize the actual building model and the planned building model to compare the work
in progress.
• Project manager
• Up-to date information about the progress of work
• Helps in controlling big project sites
• Comes to know about the Cost incurred
• Reduces time for decision making as all information is in one system
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 Site engineer
 Controlling the project site by knowing the progress of work
 Helps in easy decision making for procurement of funds or materials
 Helps in informing the contractors beforehand about the start of their work
 Helps in knowing how much more material is required
 Helps in reducing wastage of materials
 Helps in ordering the ideal quantity of materials thus by reducing over ordering of materials
 Client
 Helps in knowing the exact status of the project
 Has a 3-D view of the progress of work thus knowing where large cost has been incurred.
 Customer
 Customer can directly see the actual progress of site without visiting the site, which will save lots of time of
valuable customer.

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Thank you!!!