Documentation of Existing Facade Condtions in the Field
A Comparison of Two Methods



In summary, this is a fascinating time to be engaged in the development of systems for direct digital input of facade survey information. The emergence and dissemination of new approaches and the greater power and flexibility of mobile computing is rapidly changing the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.

Hardware and software development is leaping forward as computers become less expensive, more capable, and more robust. In addition, we are seeing the convergence of CAD and GIS capabilities, which will revolutionize the way we analyze and interpret survey data and influence how we prepare construction documents.

Furthermore, as these technologies grow, so will the number and type of its users. Although there are still unanswered questions and areas for improvement, the development of handheld computers has made an impact on the work of building professionals by creating more effective means of directly recording, interpreting, and managing facade survey data.