Cloudpoint selected for fiber contract!

Cass Communications has contracted with Cloudpoint Geographics to complete utility mapping of its fiber optic network.  The project consist of gps data collection of the utility's fiber optic lines and infrastructure over a 13 county area.  The collected data will be used to implement a GIS system that will help the utility manage it's fiber network more efficiently.

CASSCOMM is comprised of many different companies specializing in the telecommunications industry. Based out of central Illinois and serving thirteen counties with the latest in technology, CASSCOMM operates Cass Communications Management Incorporated, Cass Cable TV, Cass Internet, Cass Telephone, Cass Long Distance, Cass Advertising and Greene County Partners offering services including: cable television, high-speed internet, digital phone, landline telephone service and cable television advertising.

The Blizzard of 2012!!!

LAST YEAR'S WINTER SEASON!

THIS YEAR'S WINTER SEASON!

Spring is just around the corner and it appears that we may be finishing one of the mildest winter season's on record.  If your snow removal budget is in great shape and you are looking how to best allocate those savings,  why not look at what Cloudpoint Geographics has to offer you.  Now is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your sign or culvert inventory, complete that town-wide water main mapping project, or explore how LiDAR can help with your next reconstruction project.  Whatever the case, Cloudpoint's engineering and GIS expertise can get you headed in the right direction.

Do You Know Your Retro???

OK, so the time has come for agencies that currently maintain traffic signs to have a management method in place so that you can maintain minimum reflectivity of your sign panels.  If you have not already started your inventory or if it consists of chicken scratches on a vendor-supplied notepad that you picked up at your last conference.... never fear.  Cloudpoint Geographics, Inc has completed several local agency sign inventories and has the professional experience to provide you with a thorough and complete package.  We come to your site and perform a complete analysis of your current traffic signs including information on the following:

• A complete field inventory of existing signs currently under city jurisdiction using GPS assisted data collection with ESRI ArcMap and ArcPad GIS software
• Summary of all signs including ID number, quantity, street name, description, MUTCD code, size, support type, sheeting type, height, & width.
• A map book (color, 11x17, bound with hard cover) identifying each of the sign locations with the corresponding ID number (click here to see a sample inventory)
• A full report including recommendations for improving the safety and efficiency of your agency's roadway/street network.
• A recommended sign inventory management method as required by the MUTCD

Contact us today for a free consultation regarding your agency's existing sign inventory!

A New Year, A New Face, and New Opportunities

Here at Cloudpoint Geographics we have started the new year off with a bang! We hired our first employee, Hannah Sauder. She is taking on the role of administrative assistant. It will be great to have an extra hand in the office as we begin to take on more jobs.

Speaking of more jobs, we are busy writing proposals and are looking for a GIS Mapping Technician to join our team!  For more information click here.  Applicants can apply online at www.cloudpointgeo.com/resources or mail your resume to Cloudpoint Geographics, Inc. 415 N. Main St., P.O. Box 1017 Roanoke, IL 61561.

We here at Cloudpoint Geographics are looking forward to this New Year and what it will bring. It is so exciting to be at the start of something new and see it beginning to grow.  God's blessings to each of you in 2012!

Slow & steady.

Keeping up a blog to let people know what's going on sounds easy to do but I am learning that it can be difficult to stay consistent.  Things are going well at Cloudpoint with projects continuing to surface.  Just completed a sign inventory for Gold Township in Bureau County and have had several calls from other agencies requesting the same.  Having an engineering background in transportation has been a great advantage in this area.  Sign inventories, evaluation of software, Christmas cards going out, and marketing trips have been keeping me busy lately.

Some people have asked what it is that I actually do (Including my father-in-law in his own tactful way).  The best way to describe it is GIS (Geographic Information Systems).  For public works, transportation, and utilities, colleges, parks, etc.  Anyone that has numerous facilities that they need to track and manage within a geographic boundary.  For example right now I am working with a public utility on enhancing their map books and implementing better practices for their GIS system.  I am also in the process of evaluating two kinds of software, ESRI Arc Editor, and Que Coherent LP360.  It might sound link technical mumbo-jumbo but I think its a lot of fun.

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and remember that Jesus is the reason for the season!

Conference success!

Cloudpoint Geographics had a successful outing at the IACE conference tonight.  Thanks to all who came by to visit.

Prepped and Ready!

Thanks to Amy Spangler and the gang at A Perfect Promotion in Morton, IL for their excellent work on getting my conference display in short time.  Today we will be going to the Illinois Association of County Engineers annual Fall Conference at the Pere Marquette in Peoria, IL where we will show off our display and network with many old friends and colleagues.  Megan and I will be wearing matching shirts for the first time ever!  Normally a fashion faux pas, she wouldn't be caught dead wearing the same shirt as me but in this case it's not only acceptable, but professional.  Stop by from 4-7pm today to see our booth or stay tuned for pics.