Use of GIS and GPS in Construction Management and Infrastructure Projects: A Review

Abstract

As we know this is the era of technology and information technology. Information technology is taking place in every sector. In past few decades many software and technologies were arrived which are very helpful to analysis, designing, planning and executing of work. Every sector is improving day by day by implementation of information technology. Construction sector is major sector in developing countries. Information technology, robotics and advanced software are taking place in construction industry. These advancements are improving the quality of work, proper execution of work, project management and deep planning of project. A space technology is very helpful to engineering sectors such as Mining, Land explorations, Watershed management, Forecasting and topographical survey. Global Positioning System (GPS) is one of the space technologies which is combination of satellite which is very useful now a days for exploring many fields of science and technology. Geographical Information System (GIS) is a program which is work based on thinking machine like computer, super computer and laptop. GIS is prepared for various functions like to capture, analyze, interpret and store data. Data has been transmitted from navigation systems such as GPS. After management of data at different level it make the information available for users and use. GIS is very helpful in City planning, Zoning, Transportation system planning, Land use, Building modeling, Mapping, Survey, Facility management, Infrastructure planning etc. Now a day use of GIS with building planning and modeling software is trending which is very effective for construction management and infrastructure. For smart city planning in India many GIS application are used which may leads to proper planning of city. The study shows a how GIS and GPS works in construction industry as well as in civil engineering and application of GIS & GPS in Construction management and infrastructure projects were discussed.