What if publishing validated, GIS-ready, schema-aligned CAD data to ArcGIS Online was part of the submission process, not an extra step?
ACDC for ArcGIS
From CAD Entities to GIS Features in Minutes
Validated, GIS-ready asset data - delivered directly into ArcGIS
Eliminate the Gaps Between CAD and GIS
Even when CAD drawings are technically accurate, getting that data into your GIS can be a slow, error-prone, and manual process.
The ACDC (As Constructed Design Certification) Portal changes that by integrating directly with ArcGIS Online, allowing you to validate and publish spatial and attribute data to your live GIS environment, within minutes of submission.
No re-work. No re-surveying. No waiting.
What if...
...new infrastructure appeared on your GIS maps moments after it was submitted and approved?
...you could skip the manual cleanup, and extract features and attributes directly from CAD?
...contractors could validate their own data before you even looked at it?
...CAD submittals contained all the attributes you need in your GIS and you can load that automatically?
...your ArcGIS environment reflected reality, without the delay?
With ACDC, it's all possible.
ACDC for ArcGIS: A Seamless, Automated Workflow
1. Submit
Developers, contractors, or internal teams upload CAD files to the ACDC Portal for self-review.
2. Validate
ACDC automatically checks submissions against your defined GIS schema and data standards (e.g., A-SPEC, NCS, ADAC, or custom standards). Submitters receive flagged errors in minutes and can fix issues before final review.
3. Approve
Once validated, the Asset Owner is notified and reviews the final plans.
4. Publish to ArcGIS Online
With a simple click, spatial features and validated attributes are published directly to ArcGIS Online, becoming immediately available for mapping, analysis, and internal use - no manual processing required.
Why It Matters
✅ Instant Availability
Validated asset data appears in your maps in minutes, not weeks
✅ No Manual Conversion, Guaranteed Data Quality
No more PDF extractions or hand-editing shapefiles. Everything is automated and accurate.
✅ Contractor Self-Validation
Empower submitters to catch and fix errors before they reach your GIS team.
✅ GIS-Ready Output
Data aligns to your schema and is delivered in your preferred format - fully attributed and traceable.
✅ Supports Your Standards
Compatible with A-SPEC, NCS, ADAC, or your organization's custom rules and naming conventions.
Built for Cities, Councils, Utilities, and Asset Owners
Whether you're managing new developments, capital works, or ongoing infrastructure projects, ACDC helps you:
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Save time and reduce rework
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Improve data quality and consistency
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Increase collaboration between GIS and engineering teams
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Ensure your ArcGIS environment always reflects the latest approved changes
