Our scope of layout work includes:
3d scanning
What is 3D scanning?
The process of capturing and documenting the size and position of an object/area which can then be used to create a 3-dimensional representation of that object in an x, y, z coordinate system. To accomplish this a series of individual scans are taken, each from a different position and point of view than the last, which are then “registered” together offsite into a single, incredibly accurate, 3-dimensional point cloud.
Our scanner is accurate down to 2mm at a range of 10m and 3.5mm at a range of 25m.
total station layout
With our Hilti Robotic Total Station, we can accurately layout points from 2D and 3D CAD drawings onto their actual physical location onsite. If drawings are outdated or unavailable, we can layout points, lines, and arcs using any physical feature (column line, walls, equipment centerlines, etc.) as reference and specify points with distances and angles in relation to that reference feature.
Our Total Station can also be used in combination with our 3D Scanning Service to really streamline the layout process.
3d cad modeling
We utilize a variety of Autodesk software products including AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Navisworks, and Advance Steel to create the absolute highest quality 3D models for your project, large or small. Additionally, with the help our Faro As-Built software, we can also leverage 3D point cloud data within the CAD environment much more efficiently and accurately than ever. Not only can we design and model your project to your exact specifications, but with the help of our 3D Scanning Service, we can also check that design for fitment and error against actual onsite conditions, saving countless hours on prototypes, rework, and revisions.
2d cad drawings
Once your project is modeled, we can use it to draft clear, concise 2D representations, dimensioned and annotated in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards. Deliverables can include architectural floor plans, GA and elevation views, structural steel erection plans and shop drawings (single part, assemblies, etc.), piping isometrics, P&ID’s, and process flow diagrams, MEP schematics, and BOM/Material Schedules, just to name a few.
as built documentation
3D scanning makes the as-built documentation process faster and more accurate than could ever be achieved in the past. What used to be a process involving multiple people onsite for several days or weeks, can now be achieved by a single person in a day in most circumstances. We also utilize software from Faro that functions within AutoCAD and Revit modeling environments, adding an array of point cloud specific tools and features, and automating much of the process of turning point cloud data into intelligent CAD objects.
clash detection
As the project progresses and available space becomes scarce, the amount of issues can quickly snowball if not addressed properly.
The solution is called “clash detection” and is a feature within many CAD programs that identify instances within a 3D model, or several models, that meet certain pre-set criteria in relation to one another. This can be especially useful to identify problem areas between multiple contractors installations, and provide solutions early on.