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Challenge #1: Specialized training requirements Every new tool comes with a learning curve, and 3D laser scanners are no different. In fact, their technical complexity is why 3D scanners have traditionally been relegated to the mysterious world of special technicians and haven't typically been used by Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) professionals. Because many of the currently available 3D scanners were developed for geospatial and long-range applications, they require specialized training to operate. Their cost is prohibitive for some, and their capabilities may be overkill for many applications. So scanning specialists have stepped in to handle the job. But outsourcing to them makes you entirely dependent on the data they return, when they return it. If you could make the technology available to others on your team for mid-range applications, you'd gain the ability to capture the data that's pertinent to your needs, as well as realize greater in-field efficiency. Solution: Make 3D laser scanning more accessible You need a 3D laser scanning solution that doesn't require outside resources or specialized training to operate. When you can make 3D scanning directly available to those who need the information—like your BIM managers, engineers, and layout pros—they can capture the exact measurements they need right in the field. This streamlines the entire workflow and enables them to make better and faster decisions on their own. There are scanners available today that are easy to learn and operate, requiring minimal training to get up to speed. When you integrate these scanning capabilities with an easy-to-use hardware-to-software solution, you can remove the mystery around scanning and break down barriers between the field and your CAD software to drive improvements in productivity and efficiency. What's Possible with an Intuitive 3D Laser Scanning Solution 3D laser scanning has traditionally been the domain of trained technical specialists. But there are many roles in construction that could benefit from using 3D scanners for mid-range field applications, like: ý BIM managers who need accurate and usable data to import into other software applications ý BIM coordinators who need professional workflows to generate and manage digital models ý Project and field engineers who need ready access to information so they can effectively plan, design, and manage construction projects ý Field layout specialists who need the ability to quickly and easily capture field conditions Despite the pressures of a labor shortage and stagnant productivity, the construction industry still lags behind when it comes to training workers in new skills. 2 By putting the power of 3D laser scanning into the hands of those who need it most, when and where they need it, you open up a range of possibilities to develop your current employees and begin to solve the productivity problem that pervades the construction business. 2 Supporting Worker Success in the Age of Automation. Monitor Institute by Deloitte and Autodesk Foundation. June 2019.