Cloudpoint Geographics has performed many GIS data collection projects so far and here are some of the valuable lessons learned from completing this work:

1. Get the data when you're there

  Be thorough when in the field.  All too often we come back to the office and wish we had collected more information or questioned one of the sign attributes.  If we take the extra minute or two when out in the field it gives us the best end result and complete inventory.  This is one reason that mobile mapping is becoming so popular.  You bring much more data back to the office and can post-process so much more... eliminating mistakes and questions including saving time and money from repeated site visits.