Rob van de Velde
Director
Geonovum
The Netherlands



BIO
Rob van de Velde (1961, The Hague, The Netherlands) is currently director of Geonovum, the Dutch National SDI Executive Committee. Geonovum’s mission is to realize better access to geo-information in the public sector and full integration of its services to public and industry. Geonovum has been mandated by the National GI-Council to implement the EU Inspire-directive in The Netherlands and to develop a National Georegister. Furthermore Geonovum develops and manages the national framework of geo-standards. In his current role as director Mr. Van de Velde is strongly engaged in stimulating location awareness and organizing strategic cooperation amongst leaders in national and local government, academia and industry. He has a part-time position as lecturer in Spatial Informatics at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Economics. Since 2008 he is member of the Board of Directors of the Open Geospatial Consortium. Graduated as a human geographer (Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam), he started his career in geospatial technology when joining the National Planning Agency in 1985, the first Governmental Agency in the Netherlands to acquire GIS technology from ESRI inc. In 1988 he led the development of the first Dutch National Digital Atlas, presented by the Minister of Spatial Planning and Environment to national parliament, local politicians and leaders of industry. Later he served the National Environmental Protection Agency, responsible for developing a corporate geographical information system. He directed a consortium that developed the 10 Minutes Pan-European Land Use Database and was managing partner of an international collaboration between governmental agencies and universities under the EU-INTERREG3 program, entitled “Participatory Spatial Planning in Europe”. In 2000 he joined the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Food Quality, heading the GIS Competence Center. In 2005 he initiated the development of a National Spatial Data Infrastructure for Disaster management, a joint effort of several public agencies, which was awarded with the Public Safety Innovation Award in 2007. In 2008 he was quartermaster of the National Public Map Services programme.

Doug Geden
Property Information & Systems Manager
High Speed 1
UK



BIO
Doug Geden is the Property Information & Systems Manager with London & Continental Railways Limited, the London based Parent Company responsible for the design, build, finance, operation and sale of UK’s first High Speed Railway, Highspeed1, has over twenty years involvement in what was the UK’s largest Compulsory Purchase and subsequent Lease, Now with LCR looking at improving the UK’s other rail assets. Experienced user of focussed GIS & CAD technologies combined with Business Processes to create business solutions. Specialist in GIS & Land Registration Law & Practice, Land Referencing, Project Management and Oracle Databases.

ABSTRACT
Highspeed1 Implementing Integrated Infrastructure
‘Highspeed1 is the UK’s first High Speed Railway. As the parent company for the consortium that won the competition to design, build, finance and operate the new Railway, London & Continental Railways assembled a multidisciplinary team of specialist Engineers, Designers, Architects, property professionals, lawyers and surveyors to undertake the Project. The project was multifaceted and one primary objective was to drive urban regeneration by implementing integrated infrastructure. The common aspect of the regeneration and the operational railway was the land and property on which it was to be built. Opened in tow sections in 2003 and 2007, Highspeed1 was the driver behind London winning the bid to stage the Olympics together with leveraging inward investment and regeneration of Stratford and Kings Cross in London. To enable this land assembly to successfully occur, it was necessary to use GeoSpatial software and data to provide the repository for consistent information against an ever changing backdrop of the real world that could be shared confidently between the participants. LCR used this geospatial database to control the Grant of the HS1 Lease together recording who the land was bought from and in the event of sales, who the land was sold to and the rights required to operate the new line. Operationally this provides the infrastructure managers with decision support information together with meeting regulatory requirements with the UK Department for Transport.’

Sr. Norbazlan Mohd Yusof
Head
Database Management Department
Plus Expressway
Malaysia



ABSTRACT
Web-Based TEMAN (Total Expressway Maintenance Management System) with Street level Panoramic Imagery
PLUS Berhad holds the concession for a total of 986.5 kilometres of toll expressways in Malaysia, the longest of which is the North-South Expressway or NSE. The first application utilizing the GIS was developed and launched by PLUS in year 2000. Known as TEMAN (Total Expressway Maintenance Management System) designed to provide maintenance engineers with a decision support tool that facilitates the management control of highway engineering inventory in terms of condition monitoring and maintenance history. TEMAN has been migrated to web-based application system while the GIS capability has been enhanced with advanced Street Level Panoramic Imagery. The Street Level Panoramic Imagery provides TEMAN a new experience in visualizing, analyzing and interpretations of 2D map data. More than just a location display, users can be virtually transported to their location of interest and immerse themselves with a new visual experience while exploring the location and its surroundings. Beyond exploring, users can also perform mapping and engineering functions such as asset tagging, measurements and field verifications directly from their desktop. Existing ArcGIS users can take advantage of the enhancement to their existing 2D map using the available plug in to their desktop clients. This paper will highlight specific application utilizing the technology for highway civil asset information display, GIS visualizations and data integrations.

Oscar Jarquin
Former Caltrans GIS
Program Manager, California Department of Transportation
USA



BIO
The “Why” of Developing Data
This presentation focuses on aligning geospatial data development with the mission of the organization to maximize the benefits and justify the cost. It discusses governance and service levels and takes a high level overview of the value of a GIS program and its largest cost item. The Presentaion will discuss the role of geospatial technology and data development in the organizations information lifecycle. “Management of information is the single, biggest factor to the success of any company” – That statement is true for every organization from a government size company down to a one-person enterprise. It is also the case that the bigger the organization the bigger the information management challenge will be. At its most basic form, every organization has a mission that is accomplished via actions. The actions taken are based on decisions, and those decisions are based on knowledge. A decision makers’ knowledge is based on information and information is based on data. This process of creating results from actions that were based on decisions that were based on information that was based on data, in turn creates a new reality and generates more data.

A.L.M. (Ad) van Houtum
Advisor Product and Process Innovations
Kadaster
The Netherlands



ABSTRACT
KLIC and the Development Plan of KLIC2020
In order to prevent damage to underground cables and pipelines during excavations, a law has been put in place in the Netherlands. Since 2008, excavators are legally obliged to report digging activities in advance to the Dutch Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency. In turn they receive a detailed map containing precise and accurate data of the excavation site’s underground infrastructure via a portal known as KLIC, to which all persons involved are registered. This entire process is clearly defined in a law called the WION.Based on the location of the reported excavation site, Cadastre identifies which network operator is responsible for that area and collects cable and pipeline data via KLIC. This is made possible through a standardised information database model known as IMKL. The technical procedure for the information exchange is also standardised (BMKL). Both standards are part of the WION law. Maps are exchanged in large scale format (transparent PNG) at a scale of 1:500, which the excavator is legally obliged to use. The Netherlands is leading Europe with this digital exchange of cables and pipeline infrastructure information.In 2012 the Dutch Cadastre started research on the desired direction for future development of the KLIC system. In this research, the sub-theme Utility Services of the European Commission INSPIRE Directive is taken into account. INSPIRE obliges public network operators to make their registrations available by means of viewing services and download services. This leads to a risk of two separate systems being created, which is time consuming and undesirable for all parties involved especially the network operators. The results of the research will become the starting point for the development of a new system. The decision making process will be completed by Spring 2013. This presentation will discuss both the present system of KLIC and the research results and the development plan for the new system KLIC2020.

Pekka Toivola
Division Manager
Savcor
Finland

J.P.J. (Hans) Nijssen
Program Director
Construction Information Council
The Netherlands



ABSTRACT
The Role of BIM in the Management of Information Public Services need for their decision making processes sufficient and reliable information. As a result, well organized management of information is an issue. But a lot of information is primarily gathered by private companies, responsible for the realization and maintenance of the asset of the (semi-) Public Services. The goal is single data storage, multiple application. That's why they not only prescript the kind of information to be delivered but also the requirements the information needed for. Both, need and requirements, are part of the assignment of the private companies. To optimize the application of gathering, application and exchange of information standards and 'one language' (data dictionary) is indispensable. Standards and one data dictionary reduces (failure) costs and speed up the process of delivery of information. The design of standards and the data dictionary is the mutual interest of parties involved in the field of construction and infrastructure. The Public Services take the lead (finance the out of pocket cost for the development), the private companies deliver the knowledge and experiences. They cooperate in an open network, Building Information Council, accessible to anyone (web-based). This council expires a program that exist of three related parts, data dictionary, standards to exchange information (IFC and COINS) and standards to engage the process of design and construction to document management and decision making process. In the presentation the strategy of the council and the state of the art of their program will be elucidated.

Steven Eglinton
Director
GeoEnable
UK



BIO
Steven Eglinton is experienced in the fields of mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Information Management (IM).He is active as a Director & Council member of the UK's Geospatial Industry Body, the Association for Geographic Information (AGI); as well as being the Founder and Managing Director of 'GeoEnable', a geospatial and information solutions company focused on embedding 'geospatial' in business processes.

ABSTRACT
Geo-Enabling Collaboration for Construction & Infrastructure
In the presentation - with case studies of the London Underground and a major London construction project - I will discuss the implications of emergent Cloud-based GIS and interfaces that allow non-GIS professionals to create, maintain and share controlled geospatial information and what the ramification of these technologies are for current and future GIS Professionals. Critically, I will discuss why I believe Business Process Management (BPM), NOT technology, should lead geospatial and wider Information Management (IM) practices. I will also discuss how location information is rapidly becoming part of mainstream ICT and the Web empowering the vision of a Geo-Enabled Cloud’. “Cloud GIS’ is simply part of the tool set enabling this vision. I will also elaborate on: Changes in ICT and GIS happen so fast, so what opportunities do these bring for further Business Process integration? Is there a risk we are missing opportunities? I will discuss the steps towards a Geo-Enabled’ enterprise and how it is critical that business drivers lead any Information Management strategy’ and GIS strategy. An ICT strategy should follow these. Is the GIS (and wider IT) industry in need of business process management (BPM) integration, rather that business process automation (BPA) workflow-led initiatives? How can offering like ArcGIS Online of Organisations’ and Portal for ArcGIS’ be game changers’ for current GIS enterprise solutions? Are GIS Professionals ready for full Cloud GIS? Is there a new role to be defined that doe not exist as yet?

Wolfgang Haller
Head - Competence Center of Infrastructural
Building Management & Technical Documentation
Munich Airport
Germany


BIO
Wolfgang has more than 25 years of experience in programming, implementation and management of various information systems. He introduced CAD at Munich Airport in 1991 and was the project manager for the data capture of all relevant data on buildings, areas and infrastructure.

Abstract
Does GIS Stop at the Entrance Door of a Building?
There is a wide world of airport GIS. Property and land management, utilities, pavement management, noise analysis, obstruction management, airport layout and much more. What about data inside the buildings? Is this only the field of CAD or is GIS also useful within the buildings? It is. GIS does not stop at the entrance door or the exterior wall. GIS stands for spatial data, databases and analysis. GIS also supports Facilities Management by providing data and analysis. The presentation describes the way using CAD data like floor plans and technical drawings in the “GIS-way”. Not too many layers of the CAD drawing are important: Rooms with their unique ID, technical assets with their attributes and x/y coordinates. GIS handles spaces (closed polygons with square meters) and the location of any technical asset. GIS helps to visualize the airport’s asset database. How many square meters does the waiting area have? How many toilets are in the terminal building? Which floor space has to be cleaned? Where is the fire detector that has to be repaired? Which rooms belong to a lease contract? Which locks are in a door? It is essential that only those objects become part of the GIS database that really help to optimize processes in Facilities Management and so create a ROI. Sometimes it is a little difficult for users not to talk about drawings, layers, line-width and title-blocks. Better think about geo-reference, polygons, lines and points; to look at the data in a more abstract way. Wolfgang Haller is the head of Munich Airport’s Competence Center of Infrastructural Building Management and Technical Documentation. His team of 30 people supports the facility managers with systems and data from CAD (Computer Aided Design), GIS (Geo Information Systems) and building databases. He is also responsible for cleaning management at the entire airport. Wolfgang has a degree in civil engineering. Since 2002 he has been engaged as a lecturer at the University of Technology Munich (TUM). He teaches Computer Aided Facility Management and GIS for Environmental Engineering.

Margaret Giffen
Head of Data management
Department for Technical and Aeronautical Information
Management Avinor
Norway


BIO
Margaret Giffen is currently Head of Data management, Department for Technical and Aeronautical Information Management at Avinor. Before joining Avinor she was Project manager at Geodata, Norwegian ESRI distributor, Project manager at the department of Environmental Health, Municipality of Oslo, Research scientist at the Norwegian Computing Center. She has done her PhD in Geography from University of Glasgow, UK.

ABSTRACT
Leveraging GIS to Improve Services and Products to the Aviation Industry
Geographic information systems are increasing being used to improve services and products to the aviation industry. Within the realm of Air Navigation Services we see that GIS helps to visualize air space blocks in relation to routes, airports, navigation points, etc. In addition, the production of aeronautical charts is moving away from CAD-based systems to data-centric systems where GIS play a central role. For airports, GIS are being used for a wide range of applications ranging from map production, property management, asset and utility management through wildlife control to the provision of passenger information. Avinor has a unique position in that it is both an Air Navigation Service and an Airports Operator, so this presentation will present some of the ways in which GIS is providing benefits to both Air Navigation Services and airports.

Jason D Clark
GIS Manager
Survey and Technology Applications
Thiess
Australia


BIO
Jason has worked in the GIS industry for over 20 years in a wide range of roles with AUSLIG, BAE Systems, Amcor and more recently with Thiess as GIS Manager at Eastlink, and currently GIS Manager at Corporate. Jason holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Land Information) and a Master of Science in the area of Remote Sensing. The Thiess Survey and Technology Applications group have been developing spatial applications for project implementation. This technology is used extensively in the construction, mining, utility, transport and environment sectors primarily for the management and communication of spatial data. This presentation will demonstrate the application of GIS and how this technology is used through the project life.

ABSTRACT
Thiess Spatial System: Benefits to Business Processes
Established in 1933, Thiess is one of the largest construction, mining and services providers in Australia and South East Asia. Thiess currently have $25 billion of work in-hand under way across the Company in the Building, Civil, Mining, Process, Environmental services, Utilities services, and Facilities operations and maintenance sectors. For a number of years Thiess have realized that virtually every aspect of its work is related to geography. It is developing spatial applications that support its core activities across all sectors in planning and engineering, emergency response and safety, property and land management, environmental protection, community services, asset management, transportation and logistics and general construction management. This paper will discuss the Thiess system implementation rationale, deployment and development issues, and the benefits of the Thiess spatial system. In addition, we will present and discuss the benefits to business processes that may occur as a result of deploying such a system.

Dan Campbell
Graphics Planner - GIS & CADD Services Branch IT
Department
City of Vancouver
Canada


BIO
Dan Campbell is a Graphics Planner with the City of Vancouver, responsible for coordinating 3D visualization and analysis activities, and managing the City's 3D model. He has a background in fine arts, planning, and urban design which he is able to apply in the context of GIS, and city modelling. Dan has spoken at many conferences including Autodesk University, Map Asia, GeoWeb, GeoTec, GITA, URISA and Pitney Bowes Insight, focusing on intelligent 3D modelling as it relates to design and public involvement. Dan has articles published by Vector1 Media and GeoWorld, and was awarded the 2012 Pitney Bowes Insight Award for Technical Achievement. He recently joined the Institute for BIM in Canada's Technical Advisory Committee.

ABSTRACT
The Future of Geometry is Data
A case study of how the City of Vancouver is approaching establishing an enterprise 3D city model that is both sustainable and extensible. The City of Vancouver has used traditional 3D modeling tools for many years supporting planning and urban design work. As we have responded to demands to work with ever larger areas, up to and beyond the full city context, with diminished resources available to us, we have recognized that our established tools and methods are no longer viable to efficiently handle so much data. In addition, as City staff using the model has become more diverse, the role of the model has had to expand beyond its vested urban design focus. Accurate geometric representation of the City's built form is no longer sufficient, and the corresponding data is gaining equal importance. The emerging new model is expanding its scope to assist in the planning, analysis, and management of heterogeneous areas of responsibility including sustainability, urban forest management, infrastructure, view protection, (and emergency management. It is an ongoing challenge to ensure that the model is kept current and accurate. The City's solution is to take advantage of existing, and rich, GIS data which can be used to generate accurate geometry based on attribute information. A single authoritative data source can drive a diverse range of the City's business processes and also establish the core of the 3D model. The divisions between what are specifically GIS, design visualization, and 3D modeling is becoming indistinct, and the opportunities to represent abstract data and issues in a more accessible manner is growing.

Lapo Cozzutto
Business Process Innovation and Management
Consorzio Ferrara Ricerche
WebGisLab
Italy


BIO
Lapo Cozzutto is a WebGIS-BPM (Business Process Management) specialists. He worked for the University of Venice, Unesco Venice Office and other to build new GIS applications.Developed several GIS systems to manage territorial and internal procedures in a single process.At the moment is responsible for new projects and innovation at the Consorzio Ferrara Ricerche WebGISLab to develop new information technology business models for public government administrations.

ABSTRACT
A Good Investment: Geospatial Infrastructure Project Management and Coordination
Without proper management, successfully maintaining a city's streets and infrastructure can become a formidable challenge. When the various bodies responsible for that territory (for example city councils, utility companies, professionals and citizens) are not coordinated, the same street may be cut and resurfaced several times, causing widespread disruption. In the absence of effective systems to manage the control of public works, existing infrastructures will be damaged and streets will have a shorter duration because of the creation of potholes, which in turn will cause incidents requiring financial reimbursements from councils.We have solved these issues with StreetWorks, a new WebGIS Decisioning Support System, a system tailored to manage infrastructures (streets, pipelines, links, etc.), temporary occupations, scaffolding, events, street resurfacings, ambulant shops and more.For example, to obtain a digging permit the infrastructure company simply compiles a web form, draws a polygon with StreetWorks WebGIS and will immediately see if there is an overlap or a limita-tion affecting that particular area. Geographic information is constantly updated and completely syn-chronised with authorisations, and the procedure is completely paperless and accessible using a web browser (including payments and digital signature).Using a PC, tablet,or smart phone it is possible to understand in real time where street works are, and whether an occupied public open space is authorised or not. This results in tangible returns on investments via increase of local taxes and fines for unauthorised works, huge reduction of potholes, less unscheduled street resurfacing, savings on data entry staff, no paper management costs.Intangible returns include reductions in traffic congestion, an ability to provide the emergency services with real-time information about street availability and closures, a better quality of life for the citizens, time savings on the issuing of permits, online services for companies and professionals.Street Works is currently used by several Italian City Councils including Milan, Florence, Leghorn, Prato and Vicenza.

Giuliano Lodts
Operations Manager and Co-owner
GlobeZenit
Belgium



BIO
Started as a surveyor at GlobeZenit in 1993 worked as a projectleader untill 2007 in a variety of mapping, GIS and 3D modeling projects. Since 2010 operations manager and co-owner of GlobeZenit

ABSTRACT
Since 2010 laserscan technology became more and more important in the industry. The areas of application are increasing. More and more we think 3D. In this 3 dimensional world we need accurate data that also covers areas we need. To collect and use 3D data with laserscanning we need both hardware and software. Not only the hardware evolves, but certainly the software applications become more and more important. Within this subsector of this technology the industry/engineering will meet the laserscan technology more often. But in spite of the progress there are also still obstacles and limitations present, both in hard and software. Engineers or any other user of laserscan data must be aware of that. A good balance between expectations and possibilities will give another boost in 3D datacapturing. In general this presenation will give a short introduction on the laserscan technology and give an overview on different kind of possibilities. And last but not least a final question : what will be the future challenges for this technology?

BIO
Sean Finn has been in the Land Surveying business for 20 years. He and his partners Gene Feickert and Fred Feickert started F3 & Associates in 2004. They have 40 employees and are located in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. Mr. Finn is an instructor for the Land Surveyor Apprenticeship and gives instruction in specialty courses in 3D Scanning Technology. His 3D scanning experience is extensive and he currently oversees 5 3D scanning crews and 12 Land Surveying crews with clients such as Google, Shell Oil, Chevron, Apple and Walt Disney.

ABSTRACT
Innovative Applications by Integrating Geospatial Data with 3D Laser Scanning and 3D Plastic Modeling
Integrating geospatial data in the 3D laser scanning and modeling process combined with plastic 3D printing allows for a diverse array of applications. These include large capital project infrastructure improvements, historical preservation, and oil & gas refinery retrofits. In the past clay and plastic models were built by hand for projects that were to be constructed or modified. The artist would spend hours sculpting and creating scaled down versions of industrial and heavy civil environments. This process took an extraordinary amount of time and money. F3 & Associates has created a patent pending workflow that produces these models that were extremely useful in the past in a cost effective accurate way. By combining traditional land survey methods, current 3D scanning technology, cutting edge software packages and 3D Plastic printing, these models can be produced more accurately and faster than ever, saving clients money and helping them to plan the projects efficiently and safely.

BIO
After obtaining a MSc. degree in Architecture at the University of Delft, Mr Baayen has worked at several companies, including a technical consultancy specialized in structuring and communicating digital (product) information within the construction process. Since December 1st 2005 he has made extensive use of his experience in various areas of the construction industry, which includes a Board Membership at buildingSMART Chapter Benelux. Baayen is also the Director of Technical Services at STABU Foundation.

ABSTRACT
Sensivity Maps in Environmental Impact Studies
In Salta, Argentina, relevant government agencies, require the completion of Environmental and Social Impact Studies (ESIS) to enable the development of productive activities or to implement infrastructure projects. In this context, and spatial analysis and assessment of environmental impacts, the maps Environmental Sensitivity (ES) become relevant, which should be considered as instrumental simulation models.You can define the ES as susceptibility presenting the different components of natural and built environment for the purpose of further action on the system of man. In this connection it should be borne in mind, environmental components have unequal levels of previous alterations and different capacities to absorb new impacts to which they are subjected.The ES is closely linked to the concepts of reception or absorption (recovery) that have environmental components, such capabilities must be addressed in a holistic and integrated for analysis of constructive alternatives to incorporate infrastructure.SA maps are undoubtedly important to define a priori the contingency plans, corrective actions, mitigation or compensation to the occurrence of damage to the environment. SA maps must also become accessible language for society to internalize the environmental conditions in the situation with and without the project.A case study is presented for the installation of production infrastructure, which referred to the physical, biological and socioeconomic factors through: surface runoff, topography, soil types, landscapes and land uses. For the generation of SA maps was used a weighted polynomial whose weights were defined on the basis of consultation with experts.

Johan Smet
Director - Technology Consulting and Services
Trimble




BIO
Johan is Director of Technology Consulting and Services for Trimble’s Heavy Civil Construction Division. He started his career as Management Consultant for finance and technology companies in Europe and the United States, before joining a satellite imaging company in Colorado in 2001. He joined Trimble in 2004 as Director of Finance for the Construction Division. From 2008 to 2011, he managed the division's marketing and product strategy, before taking his current role in 2012. Johan holds an Engineering degree from the University of Antwerp, Belgium, and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.

ABSTRACT
Using Web-based Applications to Capture Rich As-built Data During Construction
The presenter will offer an introduction into how cloud-based applications can be used during the construction phase to record as-built data. The use of these types of systems offers opportunities to significantly reduce the cost of data capture, while improving safety and reducing schedule risk. This can be done without sacrificing measurement accuracy and in fact produces much richer data than traditional methods alone. The use of these systems alongside more traditional methods opens up valuable new opportunities for project management and cost reduction, especially in a world in which IPD becomes more prevalent and collaboration between private and public partners is fast becoming the norm.

R. (Robert) Stuurman
Head Construction
Process Management and Infrastructure
CROW
The Netherlands


ABSTRACT
Information Model ‘IMBOR’ as a Bridge Between Geo-Information and Road Maintenance
CROW is the Dutch technology platform for transport, infrastructure and public space. IMBOR is the Information Model for the Maintenance of Public Space. CROW makes this information model together with all parties involved, such as road maintenance organizations (provinces, municipalities) and their consultants. CROW has developed the Dutch standard for road maintenance many years ago. This standard enables all road maintenance organizations to gather and store the necessary data according to the standard, and to make realistic budget and planning calculations. This standard is incorporated in all software used for budgeting and planning road maintenance. All relevant suppliers of software have implemented this standard in their software. There is a great need for accurate budgeting , in the Netherlands the provincial road maintenance budget alone amounts to 1.2 billion euro. For efficient budgeting, planning and management of road maintenance, accurate data are essential. The ‘IMBOR’ will make sure that the geo-information on roads and other object in public space will be 100% usable for the road maintenance specialist. The ‘IMBOR’ will make the process of gathering relevant information more efficient. Vice versa, the road maintenance specialists will be able to provide the GEO-specialists with updates.

Jonah Ong
Programme Director
GIS & Data Analytics
Land Transport Authority
Singapore

B. (Bram) Mommers
BIM Program Manager
ARCADIS
The Netherlands



ABSTRACT
The 'cross-over' Revolution: How Construction and Infrastructure Merges with the Geospatial World
The Geospatial- and Construction and Infrastructure sector seem to have developed independently over the last centuries. Often simultaneous but almost always separately, similar innovations took place in these different worlds. That is quit odd if you realize that an construction is always placed within some kind of environment, which is mapped by the geospatials. In reality these are still separate worlds, placing themselves in the middle of their universe. If we look at the current developments within the construction industry, and especially those related to BIM, it seems inevitable that these two worlds will be merged in each other very soon. Within the virtual world of BIM, enriched GIS objects are integrated. This makes it possible to have an even better inside in de spatial consequences of the design, also in time. The Geospatial- and Construction and Infrastructure sector are being integrated and it’s happening today! But there are still obstacles. These different worlds have developed their own languages. Also the way (design) objects are being mapped is different and different formats for information exchange are being used. But most important are the cultural differences and the fear to lose their identity. Which initiatives are initiated to overcome these barriers and who is willing to make the cross-over?

Henry Handley
Director
Handley Surveys
Australia




Abstract
Modularising Liquid Natural Gas Plants
In the current global climate there is a shift away from Coal Fired Plants for the generation of electricity to cleaner energy forms. One of the alternatives is plants using Liquid Natural Gas for electricity generation. We are currently in the World’s most populated Time Zone UT+8 and have Liquid Natural Gas resources to supply to that market. To meet that market we are constructing Liquid Natural Gas plants in modular form in the fabrication yards of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China, South Korea and the Philippines and transporting them via ships to the planned Gas Plants of Australia.

Kamal Gupta
Group General Manager Highways
RITES
India

BIO
K.K. Gupta is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer of 1979 batch. He completed Masters in Transport Engineering & Planning from University of Salford, Manchester (UK), in 2005. In between he also did Masters Diploma in Public Administration (1997-98) from IIPA, New Delhi. He has served in Railways for more than 25 years, nearly half of this in construction projects and half in O&M. Since Oct’2008 he is Head Transport Infra Division, RITES Ltd. Here he has overseen a number of rail/road projects involving Geospatial technology in mobility, safety and policy analysis.

ABSTRACT
Corridor Management System on Yamuna Expressway- a critical appraisal
Yamuna Expressway is India’s latest, longest and widest of the three fully access controlled expressways, connecting capital city of New Delhi to city of Agra (known for Taj Mahal, a global tourist attraction). Opened to traffic in August 2012, this 165 Km long expressway is 6 lane wide, expandable to 8 lane. It is equipped with a state- of- the-art Corridor Management System complete with a Mobile Communication system, Emergency Communication System, CCTV Surveillance, ATCC & Toll Management System, Variable Message Signs etc. The presentation/ Paper provides a perspective and critically examines the system, the challenges faced during implementation and post commissioning.