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“ A SUE project brings opportunities to a utility to improve giS data as well as provide detailed information to complete efficient engineering design ,” Philpott explained . “ An engineering project ultimately leads to construction of new assets which leads to giS updates . The cycle continues as future SUE projects are more efficient with accurate giS data .”
Working Together The strong relationship Planview maintains with those it works with is a key factor in its success .
“ Our vision as a growing company is to continue to provide partner level attention to our clients ,” Irwin said . “ Our team strives to maintain strong relationships with our clients built on trust .”
One particular partner of note is Project X , the provider of the geo-dash software and applications for Planview .
“ Together with Project X , we developed a Damage Prevention solution that allows infrastructure owners to be proactive by analyzing the associated risks of Underground Locates ,” Philpott explained . “ The solution is built on MicroStrategies and GeoDash . The tool is called : DPRAT — Damage Prevention Risk Analysis Tool .”
Philpott explained that the tool was developed for Bell Canada , Union Gas and Enbridge and currently has 80 users across the three organizations .
“ We have developed a risk algorithm which analysis each Locate and assigns risk based on proximity to underground infrastructure , digging methods , depth and even who is doing the excavating ,” he added . “ Infrastructure owners can identify where the high risk excavating is going to occur and choose to be on-site during the excavation or complete a quality check on the Locate .”
The Power of Data Planview also believes that companies are now seeing the value of maintaining accurate mapping and giS data , as it helps improve operational efficiencies . Recently , at the Canadian Common Grounds Alliance , Philpott presented on how crowdsourcing and swam theory concepts can transform a utility and adopt methods used by Google
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