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GIS Solutions: SRF Consulting Saves Lives with Innovative GIS Transportation Solutions
In 2009, in what was described as a “first of its kind effort,” the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) led the way in developing County Road Safety Plans (CRSPs) for all of its 87 counties.
Small Ohio City Uses ArcGIS ‘Out of the Box’ Solutions to Proactively Manage Stormwater Infrastructure and Permitting
GIS Solutions: Monroe, Ohio, is a city of modest size (population 15,412) in the Cincinnati metro area; as such, stormwater services operate according to Ohio’s “Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) - General Permit.”
GIS Solutions: One Standard to Rule Them
OHLA Adopts IFC for Interoperability in Large Spanish Roadway ConstructionThe Spanish multinational construction and civil engineering company Obrascón Huarte Lain, S.A. (branded as OHLA Progress Enablers since July 2021) has begun construction work on the Malpartida bypass road in the province of C...
GIS Solutions: Digital Innovation: HNTB’s Reality Mapping Evolution
For more than a century, employee-owned design firm HNTB has helped create built-world projects that meets the unique demands of its environment and community. With client relationships spanning decades, they understand infrastructure life cycles and have the perspective to solve technical challenge...
GIS Solutions: 1898 & Co. Applies Cutting Edge Engineering to Digital Infrastructure
1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, that is celebrating its 125th anniversary of the firm's founding, is a globalbusiness and technology consultancy. 1898 & Co. is a blendof engineers and industry specialists who bring togetherbusiness insights with leading technical capabilities. WhileBurns & Mc...
GIS Solutions: Better for Land Development
Jerry Lopez, PLS, is founder and president of TurnPointGeomatics, a land surveying and construction management support services company supporting landdevelopment. Based in Murrieta, Calif., (halfwaybetween Los Angeles and San Diego) TurnPoint has, since its2019 inception, been very focused on apply...
GIS Solutions: Mind the Gap: Esri Is Fundamental to HDR’s Cutting-Edge DOT Deliverables
HDR’s Alexa Mitchell is a civil engineer, BIM consultantand self-described “digital delivery technology enthusiast.”She has more than 20 years of experience in project deliveryand she’s currently heading a four-person team working withstate Departments of Transportation. She and her team studytheir....
GIS Solutions: Esri: The OG of Digital Twins
The concept and model of the digital twin wasfirst publicly introduced in 2002 by MichaelGrieves, at a Society of ManufacturingEngineers conference in Troy, Mich.,” Wikipediatells us, also noting that the idea was anticipated in computer scientist David Gelernter’s1991 book Mirror Worlds.
GIS Solutions: From Base Mapping to 3D Deliverables, Ramboll Uses Esri Tools to Leave the World a Better Place
The DuPont Chambers Works in Deepwater, N.J., is a scaryand dangerous 700-acre toxic waste site rife with chemical andradiological contamination resulting from more than 100 years ofuse as a manufacturing facility. The aura of gloom from the sitecan hardly be overstated—it would make a fine setting....
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Podcast from Esri UC 2024: Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District
Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD)Marie Schleicher, GIS Analyst (left)Matthew Starley, Long Range Planner (middle)James Burton, Senior GIS Analyst (right)
Podcast from Esri UC 2024: Amy Bunszel, Executive Vice President, Architecture, Engineering and Construction Solutions, Autodesk
Amy BunszelExecutive Vice President, Architecture, Engineering and Construction Solutions
Podcast from Esri UC 2024: Jennifer Bauer, Geo-data Scientist, U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory
National Energy Technology Laboratory Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Pipeline Route Planning DatabaseJennifer Bauer, Geo-data Scientist, U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory
Podcast from Esri UC 2024: David Wright, GIS Manager, City of Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)David Wright, GIS Manager, City of Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Esri AEC Community Webinar - Trends
Esri’s Marc Goldman, Kris Hirte and Clay Starr are joined by Todd Danielson, editorial director of Informed Infrastructure and V1 Media, and Brian Skripac with Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) in a conversation on industry and GIS trends in the architecture, engineering and construction indu...
Executive Interview Series: Jack Dangermond, Founder and President, Esri
In February 2023, Informed Infrastructure Editorial Director Todd Danielson went to the GeoWeek conference in Denver where he interviewed Jack Dangermond, Esri founder and president.The full video interview can be viewed at bit.ly/41kfgvh but we also wanted to include some excerpts in this iss...
Interview with Esri President Jack Dangermond
In November 2019, Informed Infrastructure Editorial Director Todd Danielson interviewed Esri President Jack Dangermond at the Autodesk University (AU) Conference in Las Vegas.
Interview with Esri President Jack Dangermond
In November 2019, Informed Infrastructure Editorial Director Todd Danielson interviewed Esri President Jack Dangermond at the Autodesk University (AU) Conference in Las Vegas.
Infrastructure Outlook: How Location Intelligence Can Accelerate High-Speed Rail
When it comes to updating and innovating our nation’s infrastructure, the challenges involve much more than just construction. Environmental, safety, and other regulatory concerns require developers to ensure that each aspect of the project goes through lengthy approval processes and compliance revi...
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Canadian company samdesk wins Innovation Award at Esri Partner Conference
TORONTO –Esri Canada congratulates samdesk for receiving the Innovation Award at the Esri Partner Conference in Palm Springs, California. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, samdesk helps organizations worldwide reduce risk and improve resiliency by alerting them in real time to disruptions that may...
Esri UK joins forces with STEM Learning to train more teachers in GIS
Esri UK has partnered with STEM Learning to provide GIS training courses for teachers in the north of England for the first time. The courses will enable teachers to use the latest geospatial technology in lessons and give students aged 11 to 18 new skills and unlock exciting careers. The new progra...
Esri Collaborates with Google Maps Platform to Offer High-Quality Photorealistic 3D Tiles
At its 2025 Partner Conference, Esri—the global leader in location intelligence—announced a collaboration with Google Maps Platform. Enabling users to create highly detailed and visually immersive 3D maps and scenes, this collaboration integrates Google’s Photorealistic 3D Tiles into the ArcGIS suit...
Dataminr and Esri Expand Partnership to Transform Location Intelligence with Real-Time Event Detection
NEW YORK and REDLANDS, Calif. — Dataminr, one of the world’s leading AI companies, and Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, today announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at driving innovation, enhancing customer value, and accelerating growth across ke...
Esri Launches Content Store for ArcGIS to Provide Easier Access to On-Demand, GIS-Ready Imagery
REDLANDS, Calif. — Esri, the global market leader in location intelligence, is launching Content Store for ArcGIS, a new web app that simplifies the process of purchasing and integrating commercial satellite imagery. This app, developed by Esri and SkyWatch, allows organizations to buy high-quality...
Esri Developer & Technology Summit Features Expanded Program to Reflect Growth of Geospatial Development
On March 11, 2025, Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, is hosting the Developer & Technology Summit in Palm Springs, California.
Esri Canada achieves three ISO certifications in data security
TORONTO – Esri Canada today announced it has achieved three certifications from the International Standards Organization (ISO), which publishes globally recognized standards for quality, efficiency and safety of products, services and systems. These certifications reinforce Esri Canada’s position as...
BlueConduit launches LSL Replacements tool to streamline lead service line replacement planning
BlueConduit, the leading provider of digital solutions for the water industry, today announced the launch of its latest software solution: Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacements. This powerful new tool builds on the company’s data science expertise and empowers utilities and engineering firms to creat...
NSG and Esri Global Join Forces to Advance Geospatial Innovation at Esri Saudi User Conference 2025
Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabia’s leading provider of commercial space services, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Esri Global Inc., the world leader in Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. This landmark agreement was fina...