Geospatial Data Management

Manage large geospatial datasets faster, without breaking references

Folder-based geospatial data management for survey, CAD and GIS workflows. Faster transfers, safer collaboration, and full traceability.

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Why traditional file sharing fail geospatial teams

Modern AEC project delivery runs on massive datasets, and generic file shares weren’t built for folders of interdependent project files.

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Network drives strangle geospatial software resulting in slow load times, slow saving and slow performance.

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Generic sync tools can corrupt “folder-of-files” projects and break dependencies.

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Wasting hours of billable time waiting on 20–30-minute data transfers.

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Slow, unreliable data transfers chain you to your desk preventing you from working on your projects remotely.

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Duplicate versions trigger rework and confusion over what’s “latest”.

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No clear audit trail of project changes and no capability to roll back to previous versions.

Geospatial project data has exploded in size and more complex beyond standard document sets. Teams regularly manage large DWGs, survey deliverables, GIS datasets, and LiDAR files that need to stay together as one working set. The problem is that traditional file sharing and generic sync tools treat files individually and rely on perfect user behaviour under deadlines. That leads to slow load/save performance, lengthy transfers, broken references in folder-based projects, and “latest version” confusion across offices and field teams. When a QA issue or dispute hits, it’s also difficult to prove what changed and when without a reliable history. You need a purpose-built way to manage datasets, preserve integrity, and keep delivery moving.

Geospatial data control that keeps
projects moving

12d Synergy brings order to geospatial datasets with folder-based controls, faster transfers, and complete traceability—so survey, CAD, and GIS teams can collaborate without corruption, rework, or "latest version" confusion.

Work locally for speed with centralised oversight and backups.

Transfer only what changed to cut sync times on large datasets.

Protect folder-based projects so dependencies and references stay intact.

Stay align on latest with version history, audit trails, and rollback.

Keep datasets searchable using attributes including location and coordinates.

Data storage reductions of up to 84% as 12d Synergy's inbuilt version control system eliminates the need for milestone backups.

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Field-to-office workflows without broken datasets

Geospatial work shouldn't depend on USB handoffs or slow remote connections. 12d Synergy supports offline-friendly ways of working so crews can work locally, then sync changes back into the approved dataset when they reconnect. Folder-based controls help protect dataset integrity, while version history makes it clear what changed and when. The result is safer collaboration across office and field teams, even when bandwidth is limited.

Offline-friendly syncing that protects dataset integrity.

Clear approved-set visibility vs work-in-progress visibility.

Faster handovers between field and office.

Full traceability for QA and disputes.

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Built-in controls that prevent rework

Standardise naming, manage versions, track transmittals, and keep a complete record without slowing delivery.

Work Sharing

Transfer only what changed, not the full project, so large LiDAR and geospatial datasets move faster across offices and remote links.

Work Sharing

Dataset Integrity

Protect folder-based projects with managed datasets that preserve dependencies and reduce data corruption risk.

Survey Dataset Integrity

Version Control

Never lose track of changes with automated version control and a complete audit trail, so you can trust what was used in the field.

Version Control

Integrations

Being a vendor agnostic platform, leverage existing hardware and software such as Leica, Trimble, Topcon, GIS, CAD and many more.

APIs & Integrations

Spatial Search

Search and visualise jobs, contacts and assets on a map using address or coordinate attributes so field and office teams find the right location fast.

Spatial Search
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Seamless integration across your technology stack

Integrate your core systems into an open, data-agnostic environment, so project information flows consistently without vendor lock-in.

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How teams use geospatial data management

Keep the latest dataset field-ready

Manage survey deliverables and spatial files as a protected working set, so crews always pull the latest approved data before they measure. Folder-based controls reduce broken references and duplicates, while version history and audit trails show exactly what changed between office and field.

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Reduce coordination rework

Keep GIS and survey inputs consistent across disciplines by controlling versions and release-ready data packages. When spatial datasets update, traceability and rollback help teams coordinate from the same approved information and avoid rework caused by outdated base data.

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Design with confidence

Access the right spatial files fast, work from the latest approved datasets, and avoid "final_v7" confusion when drawings rely on updated survey inputs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Geospatial data is location-based project information used to plan, design, and verify work in the field. It includes survey deliverables, GIS datasets, and CAD files tied to real-world coordinates. In AEC, the challenge isn’t just storage. It’s managing large, interdependent datasets, tracking changes over time, and ensuring teams always work from the latest approved information.
12d Synergy uses Managed Folders to treat a folder of related files as a single controlled working set, rather than loose individual files. That helps preserve dependencies, reduces the risk of missing referenced files, and prevents “sync merge” issues that cause duplicates or corruption. Managed Folders are checked out and checked in as a unit, so teams can collaborate with confidence.
Yes. Teams can take folders/projects offline, work locally without a connection, then check changes back in when connectivity is restored. Offline Mode supports remote work where users don’t have access to the server, then brings those offline changes back into the system once online again.
12d Synergy is designed to reduce transfer time by transferring what changed rather than re-transferring the entire dataset. For Managed Folders, changes are detected at check-in and the system uploads the updated items instead of the full folder every time, which is especially helpful for remote and multi-office collaboration.
Yes. 12d Synergy tracks file versions and provides history views, and it supports rolling back to prior versions (including options to make a previous version the latest on the server in supported cases). This gives teams traceability on what changed and when, and helps recover trusted states when needed.
Generic cloud drives are designed for simple file sharing. They often treat files as standalone items, which can cause problems for multi-folder datasets where files depend on each other. Geospatial teams need to keep working sets intact, avoid duplicate versions, and maintain traceability. 12d Synergy is purpose-built to manage controlled datasets with version history, audit trails, and safer collaboration workflows.
No. 12d Synergy is designed for engineering and construction teams managing large, complex datasets across survey, CAD, and GIS workflows. While it supports folder-based modelling environments such as 12d Model, it’s not limited to one tool. The platform focuses on managing datasets safely, improving transfer efficiency, and providing traceability and control across the project information lifecycle.