Session: UT228-1

Title: Follow the Lines: Best Practices for Utility Projects at the City of Chur, Switzerland

Instructor: Daniel von Kaenel

Course Description: The implementation of GIS system at large utility companies and government departments go well beyond of the delivery of pure products. The GIS needs to be embedded into a large number of different running systems (for example ERP) and specific applications. Adding to these complexities are government regulations, industry standards, local constraints, system interfaces, user profiles and process workflows that makes the implementation of GIS a most challenging undertaking. Based on the delivery of the City of Chur project, we will present the processes used by Autodesk Consulting. The City of Chur, Switzerland, uses GIS to help maintain utility networks of water, gas, wastewater, and electricity assets, along with the maintenance of land management assets. The best practices will explore how to manage overall scope, detailed requirements, project risks, and project quality. The class will also include practical experiences of lessons learned during the delivery of this project.