Every organization wants to make better use of its facility data.
Whether the goal is improving maintenance, optimizing space, strengthening emergency preparedness, or building a digital twin, success depends on having accurate, connected information.
At this year’s Esri User Conference, Katherine Iles, GIS Manager at LandTech Consultants, will present two sessions that show how organizations are using ArcGIS Indoors, 3D GIS, and reality capture to solve real operational challenges.
If you’re attending Esri UC, we hope you’ll join us.
Why This Matters
Many organizations already have the information they need; they just can’t easily access or connect it.
Floor plans live in CAD files. Building information is stored in PDFs, spreadsheets, BIM models, or separate business systems. As facilities grow more complex and experienced staff retire, finding accurate information becomes increasingly difficult.
Indoor GIS brings those pieces together into a single location-based system, making it easier to manage assets, understand space, support maintenance, improve emergency response, and prepare for digital twin initiatives.
Featured Sessions
Building a Campus Space Management System with ArcGIS Indoors
Presenter: Katherine Iles, GIS Manager, LandTech Consultants
Sunday, July 12 | 8:30–9:30 AM PDT
Grand Ballroom Salon 2 – Marriott
Universities face growing pressure to manage space more efficiently while supporting students, faculty, and campus operations.
Katie Iles will share how the University of Denver transitioned from a legacy space management platform to ArcGIS Indoors, creating a flexible GIS-based system that supports campus planning, facilities management, and day-to-day operations.
You’ll Learn
- How ArcGIS Indoors supports campus space management
- Lessons learned from migrating from a legacy platform
- How GIS improves operational visibility across campus
- Practical strategies for managing change and long-term data maintenance
From Data to Decisions: Supporting Facility Management with 3D GIS
Presenters: Jay Guarneri, Pennichuck Water Works
Katherine Iles, LandTech Consultants
Tuesday, July 14 | 10:00–11:00 AM PDT
Room 3 – San Diego Convention Center
Digital twins don’t begin with dashboards—they begin with accurate data.
Jay Guarneri and Katie Iles will demonstrate how Pennichuck Water combined laser scanning, GIS, and 3D visualization to create a practical digital twin that supports facility management, maintenance planning, asset inspections, and day-to-day operations.
The session will show how accurate spatial data becomes actionable information that helps organizations make better operational decisions.
You’ll Learn
- How laser scanning and GIS support digital twin development
- Best practices for integrating 3D reality capture with facility data
- How digital twins improve maintenance and operational workflows
- Lessons learned from a real-world utility implementation
Who Should Attend?
These sessions are designed for professionals responsible for managing buildings, infrastructure, and operational data, including:
- Facility Managers
- GIS Managers
- Campus Planning and Space Management Professionals
- Water and Wastewater Utilities
- Airport and Transportation Facilities
- Government Facility Managers
- Asset Management Professionals
- Anyone exploring ArcGIS Indoors, indoor GIS, or digital twins
Celebrating Innovation
LandTech is also proud to celebrate with Pennichuck Water Works, which will receive an Esri Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award during this year’s conference.
The award recognizes Pennichuck’s innovative use of GIS to improve facility operations and infrastructure management. LandTech is honored to have partnered with Pennichuck on this project and looks forward to celebrating their achievement in San Diego.
Continue Learning
Interested in learning more before the conference?
Explore these related resources:
- Indoor Mapping Services
- ArcGIS Indoors
- Digital Twin Solutions
- University of Denver Indoor Mapping Project
- Pennichuck Water Digital Twin
- Facility Data Integration
Let’s Connect at Esri UC
If you’ll be attending the Esri User Conference, we’d love to meet you.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore indoor GIS or looking to expand an existing program, stop by after one of Katie’s sessions or reach out in advance to schedule a conversation.
We look forward to seeing you in San Diego.
