GIS

Bentley and Shell Announce Global Framework Agreement

Bentley Systems has announced a new Global Framework Agreement with Shell. The agreement serves to improve Shells capital project construction execution through automated 4D/5D construction management solutions provided by Bentley as a managed service. The solution, based on Bentleys ProjectWise ConstructSim, will be deployed as part of Shells ProjectVantage program. This innovative offering, which simplifi es work packaging for engineering, construction, and installation, adheres to the Construction Industry Institutes (CIIs) Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) methodology.

ADM launches submittal of roads layout data standards

The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has compiled and officially launched the submittal of roads layout data standards via the GIS. This e-service comes as part of the vision of both the Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport, and the Abu Dhabi City Municipality, aimed at upgrading services, and expanding e-services on regular basis. It also comes in line with a sustainable drive to meet development needs of customers, realise their aspirations, and achieve the highest customers satisfaction rating.

The team of the Municipal Infrastructure and Assets Sector in cooperation with the Spatial Data Division has developed this service which enables contractors and consultants to submit layouts data via the GIS. The Municipality reviewed the data compilation mechanism and data submittal methods as per the new standards, in addition to the quality control tool designed to carry out the process of auditing and issuing reports to avoid errors. www.zawya.com