Data is the new cement

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector is facing enormous challenges: climate adaptation, the energy transition, and the large-scale replacement of aging infrastructure. These tasks require not only greater productivity but also closer collaboration between all stakeholders.

Digitalization and data management are the keys to success, yet the journey is often bumpy. The vast range of tools and technologies makes it difficult to choose the right path, especially without a clear structure or guidance.

Esri BeLux aims to serve as both guide and partner, helping you seamlessly integrate digital technologies into daily workflows and processes. With this blog series, we’ll inspire you and demonstrate how GIS (Geographic Information System) and our ArcGIS solutions can accelerate your projects.

Every construction project has a complex life cycle,from early sketches and planning through to operations and maintenance. Working efficiently means making the most of information from each stage and preparing it for the next. GIS plays a pivotal role here.

It unites all your project data,ranging from 3D building models (BIM) and CAD drawings to environmental datasets and live sensor readings,within a single spatial context. The result is a clear overview and valuable insights that you can put to work immediately.

Bringing all data together leads to:

• Faster, better decision-making – Test designs against their surroundings and analyze impacts right away

• Easier collaboration – ArcGIS connects not just data, but also organizations, systems, and people.

• Greater efficiency – Less duplicate work, fewer disruptions, faster workflows, and significant time and cost savings.

ArcGIS is already a trusted tool in the AEC sector, supporting everything from maintenance planning to strategic area development. Esri BeLux provides tailored solutions, training, and guidance so you can achieve results quickly. With ArcGIS, you can capture, analyze, share, and visualize spatial information,and collaborate seamlessly with all stakeholders in one integrated system.

In upcoming blogs, we’ll dive deeper into topics such as BIM & GIS integration (ArcGIS GeoBIM), Digital Twins, and Asset Management. We’ll also share inspiring real-world examples and best practices from companies that are already boosting their digital capabilities with ArcGIS.