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Updating your survey system

By: Series: Civil Engineering Surveyor ; November 2002, 22-25(4)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Reviews reasons for updating a survey system, using a question and answer format. Concludes that most the common question is when to replace an existing tried and tested solution with an updated or altogether new solution based on newer technology. Suggests caution as software license costs may be least expensive aspect of replacing a working system. Also advises careful management, and accounting of staff time costs when pricing alternatives.

Reviews reasons for updating a survey system, using a question and answer format. Concludes that most the common question is when to replace an existing tried and tested solution with an updated or altogether new solution based on newer technology. Suggests caution as software license costs may be least expensive aspect of replacing a working system. Also advises careful management, and accounting of staff time costs when pricing alternatives.