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Date Published
Author
Florence Broderick
Word count
808
Language
English
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None

Summary

GIS Indoor Mapping: Workplace Social Distancing` Many large companies are working out their return to offices, factories, restaurants, and commercial spaces as the world slowly emerges from lockdown. Location analytics plays a crucial role in social distancing strategies, with 2-meter distances being key. Companies like Perkins and Will use GIS indoor mapping software, such as CARTO, to plan staggered returns, monitor occupancy, and ensure safety. This can include tracking floor occupancy, identifying off-limits workstations, and visualizing conference room occupancy. The solution also enables the integration of apps for contact tracing and allows employees to share health information. Similarly, other industries like manufacturing, events, and hospitality are turning to indoor solutions to understand people flow and optimize routes. GIS indoor mapping can support return to work programs by providing digital contact tracing visualization, ensuring efficiency, and promoting employee safety.