Public Works and Engineering

Next-generation public works and engineering powered by ArcGIS

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Public works and engineering teams are transforming their operations with geographic information system (GIS) technology. ArcGIS is mission critical and supports the entire spectrum of operations by increasing efficiency, reducing asset management costs, and helping meet evolving community needs. GIS mitigates challenges, replaces manual workflows, and enables real-time decision-making.

Next-Generation Public Works is Powered by ArcGIS

Public works and engineering are location based. ArcGIS turns location data into actionable insight, helping overcome challenges like aging infrastructure, permitting backlogs, and climate change. ArcGIS helps agencies integrate other business systems, AI, drones, real-time sensors, and 3D digital twins to work smarter and build more resilient communities.

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