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How to Choose a 3D Laser Scanner for Your Specific Construction Needs

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Why You Need a 3D Laser Scanning Solution Specifically for Your Needs 3D laser scanning has been used in construction for awhile, but many traditional scanning solutions weren't designed for construction or the specific challenges your teams face every day. Instead, traditional scanning solutions were developed for long-range or geospatial capabilities, making them too robust for many of your most common applications. This also makes them complicated to use, which means you either have to outsource scanning to service providers or employ a specialized technician on your team. If a service provider or technician needs to scan for you, it can be difficult to schedule their time, or to ensure that they're getting all the data your teams need the first time. If a rescan is required, it can cause delays in the schedule. In fact, sometimes teams will budget extra time for remeasuring because they just assume they'll need it. Traditional scanners also require regular recalibration and maintenance, which could lead to significant downtime. Routine maintenance needs could leave you without a scanner for up to six weeks, or 12% of your work year. 2 A versatile, mid-range 3D laser scanner allows a range of professionals to gather the specific data they need, when they need it. With this type of scanning solution, you can:

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