GeoDecisions Awarded the ArcGIS GeoBIM Implementation Project by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

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Will integrate Esri® ArcGIS and BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud Systems

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Continuing its digital transformation journey, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) recently awarded GeoDecisions the project for its ArcGIS GeoBIM Implementation production pilot. This critical step will help transform PTC’s engineering and construction processes by integrating geospatial information from Esri ArcGIS with building information data from Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). The project represents a significant step in improving agency and partner collaboration and communication throughout design and construction projects.

Under the scope of work, GeoDecisions will, with PTC’s engineering and information technology customer and business solutions teams, leverage advanced technology and innovative processes to enhance infrastructure development and management. By bringing geographic information systems (GIS) building information modeling (BIM), and project data from SAP and Dynamics together, PTC can better communicate digital project data amongst stakeholders during the planning, design, construction, and operation phases.

When integrated, GIS and BIM will combine all project details, supporting PTC’s commitment to digital delivery. The ArcGIS GeoBIM environment will allow GeoBIM users and GIS professionals to select assets interactive on dashboards, or web maps or web scenes, and directly access all the related documentation. The system capabilities it enables will assist PTC by removing duplicate files, improving business processes, enabling data file integration, and eliminating dependency on multiple disparate systems.

Integrating Esri’s ArcGIS GeoBIM solution with PTC’s existing asset, stormwater, and utility management GIS applications will allow stakeholders to visualize projects spatially within surrounding environments and gain geospatial context for improved planning and decision-making. GeoBIM bringing data from various systems into one interface will also enhance PTC users’ comfort level with both the Esri and ACC platforms, thus enhancing the internal training process and transition processes throughout project lifecycles with all stakeholders.

The ArcGIS GeoBIM Implementation project goals include:

  • Organizing models, maps, and related documents into a single environment.

  • Gaining geospatial context throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Creating dashboards to access project information.

  • Improving business processes.

  • Enhancing the capital planning process.

  • Providing information to field staff.

  • Integrating with various enterprise business systems.

GeoDecisions will evaluate key categories, including 3D/BIM models and GIS interoperability, dashboard functionality, new project creation, GIS and BIM data visualization, system and tool integration, and search functionality to develop a holistic, enterprisewide ArcGIS GeoBIM solution.

PTC identified four pilot projects representing various tasks and project types. By working with actual projects and data, GeoDecisions will be able to better evaluate the effectiveness of ArcGIS GeoBIM for construction projects.

When complete, PTC’s ArcGIS GeoBIM software solution will be:

  • Documented, including roles and responsibilities and standard operating procedures and workflows.

  • Configured and tested, including pilot and issues dashboards showing data anomalies between files and standards.

  • Verified for system configuration and functionality.

GeoDecisions’ partnership with PTC is a testament to our shared vision to leverage technology to prioritize collaboration and establish enterprise solutions. When complete, the ArcGIS GeoBIM project will foster sustainable, innovative solutions to meet the complex demands of modern infrastructure and technology challenges, increasing operational efficiency with data-driven decisions.