AM/FM: Utilities and GIS

GIS News

The use of GIS in utilities is a fast growing one. AM/FM stands for Automated Mapping/Facilities Management and is a subset of GIS specifically for utilities management. AM/FM/GIS Software GIS software specifically targeted towards facility and utilities management. Telvent Miner & Miner One of the most well-known consulting firms specializing in the AM/FM/GIS field. For users of ESRI products ... read more

Request for Proposals (RFP) – GIS

Industry and Subjects in GIS, Link Library

Request for Proposals (RFP) are also known as Request for Quotes (RFQ). RFPs are essential to the field of GIS as many agencies write them to attract bids for GIS projects. Find information on writing RFPs. ENVIROBIDNET ENVIROBIDNET is a resource for obtaining new bid opportunities for GIS Mapping, environmental, contracting, engineering and analytical projects. RFP Announcement ... read more

Fixing Segmentation Violations in ArcView 3.x

GIS News

If you’ve tried to open an ArcView 3.x project (.apr) and gotten the “segmentation violation” error, it can be very frustrating.  Not only is the notice of “segmentation violation” very vague, it can prevent you from opening your old project files and retrieving your mapping work.  Here are some ways to try to salvage your ... read more

10 Weird Things Found on Google Maps

Internet Mapping

Lonnie Spath from the Post-Star reports on his unique exploration of Google Maps.

10 Weird Things Found on Google Maps (link no longer available)