Construction

Construction involves constructing a building or structure in a specific location. The construction industry has been around for thousands of years. A construction project typically involves collaboration between many disciplines and frequent site visits from inspectors for quality control. Today’s buildings are complex structures that require advanced logistics and better tools for engineers across multiple disciplines to work simultaneously in order to keep a project on schedule. Advances in LiDAR technology and aerial drone mapping has allowed construction individuals to make informed decisions and save time by remotely inspecting construction sites. Companies working with as-built conditions also benefit from these technologies by knowing beforehand the existing conditions and eliminating unwanted costs down the line.

3D Laser Scanning for As-Built Conditions

Most factories, plants and facilities have existing conditions which are not documented, more commonly known as as-built conditions. Documenting as-built conditions prior to starting any design or construction project is important to avoid any interferences and unwanted expenses down the line. Documentation is also important for creating proper evacuation plans. Our laser scanners let us collect precise data with millions of points for accurate documentation and verification of as-built conditions. We also have expertise in transferring and integrating laser scan data to software like Revit, Civil 3D and AutoCAD Plant 3D, for faster documentation, resulting in an efficient and streamlined workflow based on the respective needs of the client. In addition to terrestrial laser scanners, we also employ aerial drones for documenting as-built conditions. Our collection of 3D scanning equipment gives us the ability to provide our customers a customized solution for their particular needs.

Solution

Digital Site Mapping

Digital 3D site mapping is the process of capturing high-resolution aerial imagery and converting it to highly accurate georeferenced 3D models using specialized software. Our aerial mapping solutions are capable of collecting high-resolution imagery to create 3D models of buildings, and other structures for detailed viewing. We also augment our aerial drone data with terrestrial laser scanners for improved accuracy and detail. In the construction industry, digital site mapping can provide architects, engineers and construction workers with accurate data of existing conditions of a site. This allows them to properly plan for transportation routes, site runoffs and any contingencies that may be required.

Solution

Collaborate between different disciplines

In a construction project, coordination and collaboration between different disciplines is key to completing a project on time. However, proper coordination between the disciplines can be difficult because traditional surveying methods can be unreliable and time-consuming. With our industry leading HDR Laser Scanners, we can survey existing site conditions and convert them to 3D models, so that on-site builders and remote designers and engineers can work collaboratively, while avoiding unnecessary site trips. Our solution can help teams check for clash detection to avoid costly mistakes and for construction to progress more efficiently.

Volume Calculations and Site Quantities

One of the major advantages of using 3D scanning for surveying construction sites is the ability to calculate volume of excavated material and material fill. 3D scanning also allows remotely calculating stockpile quantities on the site. This option of quickly calculating volume and stockpile quantities from 3D scanned data has huge time-saving benefits. Our ability to 3D scan and map construction sites using aerial drones and terrestrial HDR Laser Scanner allows us to quickly provide site volumes and quantities to our client. Our solution is also very cost effective when compared to traditional surveying and data collection methods.

Solution

Construction Quality Control / Management (QC/QM)

Maintaining quality on a construction site is important to make sure that the project progresses as intended and unwanted expenses are avoided. In order to maintain quality, a supervisor needs to have access to updated site conditions which traditional surveying methods cannot provide. Unlike traditional methods, data collected from 3D scanned surveys can be used by a quality supervisor to manage and make informed decisions for a site. Data collected from our aerial drones and HDR Laser Scanners can be used by a supervisor to walkthrough a site and even do visual inspections remotely if needed. We always attempt to make the utmost use of the data we collect, so that our client can get the best value from our services.

Remote Construction Monitoring

Nowadays engineering teams and construction sites can be in different places which can make regular site trips very costly. Regular 3D scanning of construction sites can be used to provide engineering teams with updated site conditions for monitoring purposes. This data can also be used between different engineering disciplines to monitor their part of the work, and coordinate with each other. It is also easier for teams to make design decisions as all disciplines have simultaneous access to updated site conditions.