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The Power of Scanning for Steel Fabricators: Reducing Errors and Costs - September 2023

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Scan data in Tekla Structures In addition to improving accuracy, integrating scanning with BIM can also enhance collaboration between stakeholders, as the scanning data can be shared and accessed by all members of the team. This can help to streamline communication and ensure that everyone is working with the same information. Overall, integrating scanning with BIM can provide steel fabricators with significant advantages, including improved accuracy, reduced errors, and enhanced collaboration. By leveraging these technologies, fabricators can increase their efficiency, reduce costs, and ultimately provide better results for their clients. Many also want to import the point clouds into Tekla Structures to work with a BIM model along with the scan data. One can import the scan data directly into Tekla Structures, but in some cases the process will be smoother if the point cloud is cleaned up in RealWorks before it is imported. Once the scanning data is collected, it can be imported into BIM software to create an accurate digital representation of the real-world structure. This data can be used to identify clashes and potential fabrication issues before production begins, allowing for any necessary adjustments to be made to the model.

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