GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Gaining valuable information regarding asset location and status through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has become a powerful tool for local governments, utility companies, and private organizations. HLR provides GIS services to help our clients become “smart” and integrated communities.

GIS mapping provides an efficient, effective method of managing, tracking, and monitoring condition assessment of infrastructure assets such as sewers, water lines, streets, storm sewer, pipelines, and similar items. HLR’s GIS specialists work diligently to identify your specific goals. This involves extensive collaboration regarding technology applications for the present and anticipated future needs of the community.


Our team can help you gather a wide variety of data for items such as zoning, hazard mapping, special assessment districts, land use, and land parcel data. We can provide setup, system maintenance, location services, condition assessment, analysis, studies, and software training. We utilize our knowledge of GIS tools including ArcGIS, ESRI, AutoCAD, and MicroStation to help our clients implement these important systems.

  • ASSET MANAGEMENT

    GIS brings together paper maps, database records, notes, and images, along with accurate location of each item in one location that can be accessed from an office computer or a mobile device, allowing for easy access and management of your assets. Our team regularly collaborates with our clients to identify what items to track such as utility locations and condition, sidewalk issues, and pavement inventories. We then implement and support a system that can be easily queried in a variety of ways to gain new knowledge and insights in real time.

  • UTILITY MAPPING

    Responding to breaks, outages, and maintenance issues in a timely manner is vital. Knowing where everything is in your system allows you to service your facilities quickly and efficiently which is why utilizing GIS to map your utility system is so important. Our specialists routinely assist our clients with this type of work and provide support during all stages of the mapping process.

  • SYSTEM MODELING

    When a system has been mapped, it opens the doors for using that valuable information to plan and execute improvements. Whether it is master stormwater planning or water main loop evaluation with detailed location, size, and status information, systems can be modeled to evaluate their usefulness and value to the community. Our team can work with you to run these models and utilize GIS information to prevent utility conflicts.

  • DATABASE DESIGN

    Databases serve as the foundation of all GIS applications. HLR’s professionals can design, efficiently structure, and deploy custom GIS databases that capture and store all relevant information regarding location and status of assets and facilities.