Electric Utilities and Corporate GIS: The Case of Lebanonby Faris Sayegh, Manager, Design & Development, GIS services, Khatib & Alami, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Within four years, Electricity of Lebanon (EDL) has established itself as a pioneer in embarking on the implementation of corporate GIS. EDL suffered greatly during the troubles in Lebanon, from the point of view of the networks, generation capacity, assets, human resources and revenues. Khatib & Alami (K&A), starting in Spring'93, developed a corporate solution named GISEL and has since completed the first phase of implementation.
This paper discusses the approach adopted in developing a corporate solution for a utility company, presents a review of some of the highlights of the initial implementation, and considers the works remaining to be completed, especially in light of a Value Engineering (VE) mid-term assessment.
Faris Sayegh - Proile :
Faris Sayegh earned his Bachelor of Architecture in 1987 from the American University of Beirut (AUB), and his Master in City Planing in 1991 from the Massacheusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He joined K&A in 1992 as a GIS specialist, and is now in charge of Design and Development in the GIS Division. His main work to date has been as project manager for the GISEL project, in addition to general management of design aspects of other projects. Prior to his joining K&A. Mr. Sayegh was retained by the World Bank as a GIS consultant, and worked for Dar Al Handasah Consultants.
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