Hamilton Southeastern Utilities, Inc. (HSE) wanted to integrate GIS, engineering, survey and inspection services. The goal was to automate the process, allowing for future growth and streamlining data submissions. The Utility created a GIS database of existing maps showing the locations and critical data associated with sewer pipes. Inspectors could then take a pre-populated inspection template into the field. Using pull-down menus to populate fields in the template helps prevent misinterpretation, and eliminates multiple steps of inserting inspection data into the GIS. The database automatically combines multiple survey steps that were previously performed manually, saving time, increasing productivity, and ensuring more accurate data collection.

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