A Solid Solution for the Structural Contractor's
Profit-killing Problems
Accuracy is important to all aspects of construction, but it's especially critical
for the structural contractor. When you increase your accuracy, you can also
avoid many of the other risks you face.
The use of 3D laser scanning helps you increase accuracy by giving you the
ability to efficiently capture thorough and exact information about as-builts
and other site conditions for new construction and renovation projects. You
can then check the scan data in real time against the layout and models.
Should you find inaccuracies, you're able to effectively communicate them for
faster resolution.
You're able to verify:
ý All necessary measurements for steel and concrete work
ý Correct placement of anchor bolts, steel embeds, foundation steps, and
other elements
ý Levelness of concrete slabs and floor flatness
ý Deformation of concrete and steel beams and columns
ý Post-tension cable and precast concrete setup
ý Prefabrication skid for quality assurance
ý Correct construction of prefabricated elements
ý The right amount of materials to avoid waste
You can also use the 3D scanner to track and document your work. When
you scan your work in progress, you're able to check your work with the
construction model as you go, so you can catch and resolve any errors
or omissions before they become critical and costly issues. By scanning
completed work, you can demonstrate your adherence to the provided layout
should issues arise.
The use of 3D scanning facilitates greater communication and collaboration
among teams as well. Project details can be more easily designed and shared
across teams, including architects, BIM, project engineers, and project
managers. By bringing accurate field data back to the office, you're able to
solve problems quicker, as well as more efficiently coordinate and plan work.
With the accuracy, ability to check your work, and documentation 3D
scanning provides, you and the owner gain greater assurance of the quality
and precision of your work—and a form of insurance should any aspect
of your work come into question. Detailed 3D scan data helps you better
understand project conditions to achieve more precise results, improve
project performance, and gain greater confidence in your work.
71% of owners say that capturing more data
during design, construction, and closeout
reduces their lifecycle operation costs.
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