The innovation management of engineering planning and Design - Specifically in engineering consulting industry

The Planning and design of engineering depend on the output of surveying. Therefore the quality of surveying directly impacts that of planning and design, which in turn impacts the quality of construction. Each phase within a project life cycle set the stage for the next sustainability. A construction project requires vast material and human resources; any misstep could lead to costly wastes. A mature legal framework, sound public policy and abundant knowledge base are essential for its success. Innovation management requires systematic approaches to make use of advancements in multiple disciplines. Geographic Information System (GIS) empowers us to manage and make use of the information while minimizing the redundancy and waste. Integration is conductive to management, storage/retrieval, planning, design, study/analysis, check, and ultimately decision making. The goal is to elevate the standards in engineering, surveying, planning, design, construction and supervision. Technology management, after all, is the service provided by the engineering consulting service industry. This paper takes a close look at multiple viewpoints on the innovation for integration mechanisms of engineering consulting service industry, it´s future development, quality control and regulation issues. It explores the concept and strategies on surveying, planning, design, implementation and quality control. With a methodological approach to project management, utilizing the latest technology, risk analysis and management, time and information management, rampant cost overrun can be controlled. In the end it might help government agencies and engineering consulting industry improve efficiency and establish high benchmark standard.