04 / Trimble / Choosing the Right Layout Solution for Your Construction Projects
1. Increase Layout Accuracy
A robotic layout station uses automated positioning and advanced
capabilities to precisely place coordinates from the drawing onto the physical
site. This eliminates the possibility of measurement mistakes caused by
human error. Furthermore, because the tool does the work, the operator is
free to move around the site and focus on visually verifying site conditions.
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3 good reasons to
use a robotic layout station
Manual layout methods are a familiar go-to for many contractors. But
continuing to use manual methods when there are better tools available is a
risky proposition that could be hurting your accuracy and productivity.
Traditional layout is a tedious two-person job, requiring paper plans, tape
measures, string, and plumb bobs. Even with a manual layout station, layout
can take several days to complete. Should the project be large or complex,
the more difficult and time-consuming it will be to perform layout this way.
Adding to the risks, the potential for human error is unavoidable. Whenever
you're performing work manually, the possibility of mistakes and
misjudgments is introduced. Human error is a major contributor to increased
costs in construction and notoriously difficult to catch. Anything you can do
to minimize its frequency will pay off in better project delivery.
A robotic layout solution addresses these risks and can produce dramatic
improvements over manual layout processes. With a robotic layout station,
you can increase accuracy and productivity, and create a record of your work
should you need it.
Putting that data from the field back in the model verifies
accuracy and creates your as-built. Our accuracy went from
about 80% to 99% plus."
― Luke McCrea, BIM/VDC Project Lead, Intermountain Electric
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