Having a field data repository is a very significant asset. The ability to look back through previous projects and data and compare data with future requirements for projects saves clients money and gives them a reliable dataset. KCI adopted PointMan after conducting research into acquiring a system designed to effectively capture field sketches. Typically, field notes were either hand-drawn sketches or were drawn using MicroStation or AutoCAD drafting tools, all based on visual field references. Best practices in SUE would entail the ability to capture accurate GPS locations and be able to capture accuracy and position metadata from locators and GPS devices. The additional ability to add point vertices and other features in PointMan would save time and effort for both field and office efforts.
