Business Approach

Understanding all available data and information is critical to developing the best strategy for effective management and decision-making. GIS technology allows us to develop conclusions and management decisions based on an integrated analysis of multiple data sources, such as aerial images, soil types, ground cover, process information, geotechnical data, topography, biological resources and habitat sensitivity, land use, and demographics. GIS technology provides the tools to pull together all relevant data, make routine and critical management decisions, and dynamically present complex and technical information. By providing a comprehensive view of trends and distributions and placing pertinent site information at your fingertips, GIS technology allows a more accurate and realistic evaluation of all data.

Cornerstone GIS specializes in providing non-proprietary GIS solutions built on industry-standard GIS software. The company utilizes state-of-the-art tools for data visualization, data mining and analysis, and presentation. We apply innovative scientific and technological methods to maximize effective use of data, work with our clients to solve problems, and manage project execution. The company’s experience and collaborative attitude has made us very successful in managing projects.

Foundational and Philosophical Tenets

The Cornerstone GIS team employs a flexible, collaborative, and knowledge-based approach to our engagements. We offer a team comprised of a technical, GIS Professional and a business expert with broad experience in business and economic issues. This combination of technical and process expertise affords our clients an effective consulting partnership grounded in the following tenets:

User-Friendly Technology
Cornerstone GIS provides products compatible with operating systems and GIS applications already supported by the client. Our company utilizes the best in hardware and software to ensure high quality deliverables for all of our projects. Cornerstone GIS uses ArcGIS 9.2, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, and ArcGIS 3D Analyst for our desktop GIS work.

Flexible and Collaborative Framework
Cornerstone GIS employs a flexible approach framework that, within the overall project goals, sees varying perspectives, interpersonal dynamics and competing interests NOT as barriers, but as opportunities that help refine the state of the knowledge. We then allocate effort and resources appropriately. The use of well-planned, clearly understood, and sequential tasks developed in close collaboration with client leadership will result in the development of high quality deliverables.

Inclusive and Interactive Involvement
Cornerstone GIS always fosters a close working relationship with our client. In doing so, we discover not only shared values, but also different viewpoints, cultures, motivations, and political interests. The inclusion of the various involved communities in the decision-making process enables more responsible decisions to be made, as well as decisions that are beneficial to all. This inclusive and interactive approach will enable the participants to appreciate differences and think creatively.

Timely and Effective Processes
The Cornerstone GIS approach, which combines flexibility and collaboration, provides the client with effective and efficient support services. We are committed to providing services in a rapid-response mode and products within your time horizons.