The information revolution's motto ...

The information revolution's motto is "those who manage data best, win!" Certainly this applies to municipal frames where efficient data collection and management lead to a more auspicious end product, making the public the big winner.

Virtually all engineering, construction, architecture and planning concocts include data collection and management. Whether this includes documenting existing conditions, tracking materials or ensuring compliance with design specifications and schedules, an extensive amount of information is usually involved.

modern digital collection equipment makes the proces easier. Portable computer are available that at liberty users from their desks with no sacrifice of high-end features. Advances in operating methods and development platforms have l to modern software that makes the most numerous of these systems.

The most numerous exciting developments are in coop computers - hand-held devices that use a stylus, rather than a keyboard, to penetrate data. Data may be numeric, character or ink - freehand sketches