Capabilities
4D GIS
The Nucleus of Integral GIS
Perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of GIS is its ability to integrate diverse data sets,
databases, and applications. While we don't suffer from the notion that GIS is a panacea, we do
believe it's an appropriate technology for many engineering related projects.
In March of 1997, work began on Seattle's new baseball stadium, Safeco Field. At a cost of more than
$485 million, and with an extremely tight construction schedule, this project required efficient and
organized execution if it was to be completed on time.
To help with Safeco Field's successful completion, Patrick Moore integrated its construction with the
three-dimensional capability of GIS and the one-dimensional time management capability of Primavera
Project Planner. This innovation led to our creation of what is now known as 4D GIS Construction
Management.
The successful construction of Seattle's Safeco Field was largely assisted by Patrick Moore's development
of four-dimensional GIS Construction Management, which joins costing, document management, and spatial
and scheduling technology. This technology is the foundational work that started Integral GIS.
Platform:
ArcView 3.x, ArcGIS 3D Analyst,
Microsoft Project, and
Primavera Project Planner