Infrastructure leaders know the challenge all too well: valuable project data often lives in silos. Building Information Modeling (BIM) helps you design with precision, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capture the context of where projects live. However, when these systems remain disconnected, they create inefficiencies, risks, and missed opportunities across the project lifecycle.
That’s why our technical expert Ron Couillard developed a new eBook, From Silos to Synergy: The BIM-GIS Connection, recently featured on Cadalyst. The article explores how integrating BIM and GIS creates more sustainable infrastructure outcomes—delivering value to agencies, contractors, and communities.
Why This Matters for Civil Engineers
When BIM and GIS work together, infrastructure teams gain a shared source of truth that enhances planning, design, and operations. For civil engineers and project owners, the benefits include:
- Project efficiency: Streamlined workflows reduce permitting delays and improve stakeholder coordination.
- Risk reduction: Better clash detection and forecasting minimize costly rework and delays.
- Resiliency and sustainability: Integrated models strengthen environmental reviews and support long-term sustainability goals.
- Smarter asset management: Rich 3D data enables the development of digital twins for better lifecycle management.
The Results
Across North America, 90% of stakeholders integrating BIM and GIS report positive returns, with nearly half seeing ROI in the 10–24% range. On the ground, that means fewer construction errors, lower fuel costs, and more resilient projects built with future growth in mind.
Organizations worldwide are recognizing these benefits. In fact, some regions now mandate collaborative BIM-GIS workflows on public projects to drive smarter, data-driven infrastructure delivery.
Dive Deeper with Our eBook
Our new eBook breaks down:
- How integration works in real-world infrastructure projects
- Case insights showing improved collaboration and reduced project risk
- Practical steps to move beyond siloed workflows
- Future-ready strategies for building smarter, more sustainable infrastructure
It’s designed to give civil engineers and infrastructure leaders not just theory, but actionable guidance on how to apply BIM-GIS integration in their projects.
Get the eBook Today
Download the eBook today to explore how BIM-GIS integration can transform your infrastructure workflows.
Lisa Galicia, Marketing Programs Manager, Infrastructure
Lisa Galicia is the Marketing Programs Manager for ARKANCE’s Infrastructure Business Unit, where she leads strategic initiatives that connect civil engineering professionals with innovative technology solutions. She develops programs that showcase customer success and demonstrate how ARKANCE’s expertise and Autodesk solutions help agencies deliver smarter, more connected infrastructure.