Van Bower Cuts Scanning Time by One-Third Using the Trimble X7 from BuildingPoint When an architectural firm engaged Van Bower Construction Services Ltd to update the as-built drawings of the 170,000-square-foot Richmond Ice Centre using laser scanning, they knew it would be a challenging project. The recreational facility in Richmond, B.C., includes six NHL-size hockey …
By Cassidy Gaertner There has long been a communication gap in construction between the office and the field. When teams are working in isolation and project information only exists in silos, productivity and efficiency suffer. Connected construction addresses this problem by centralizing project models and data, and making this information accessible and shareable for all project …
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By David Burczyk Successful project delivery is dependent in large part on your ability to perform quality assurance and quality control, or QA/QC. This is often defined by owners and other stakeholders in the initial scope of work. But if you can’t check the quality of the work as the project proceeds, you’re much more …
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Van Bower Construction Services Ltd. is a construction management/survey company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The principals of the company have over 60 years of design, survey, and construction experience, primarily for highway, mining, and infrastructure projects. The company began operations in 2010 with a vision to provide industry-leading client experiences in construction management, …
By DAVID BURCZYK Understanding how 3D laser scanning can benefit your construction business is an important step in improving your overall efficiency and profitability. 3D scanning allows you to gather accurate, detailed information about existing site conditions and as-builts, whether you’re embarking on a brand-new build, a renovation, or facility maintenance activities. With accurate project information, …
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By Tonia Steciuk We talked to Lee Chandler, Director at ScanSite, about their vision of a 3D future. Here we share their initial steps on this journey. In May 2019, we had a vision to make laser scanning a viable option for all projects, not just large-scale commercial sectors. As a company, we had already …
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By Marcel Broekmaat A survey of nearly 600 construction leaders about how teams spend their time on construction sites found that significant time and money go toward non-optimal activities. Fixing mistakes, looking for project data, managing conflict resolution, and more — these avoidable issues account for $177.5 billion in labor costs per year in the US …
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By David Burczyk. Originally published on Fieldtech.Trimble.com. You may already know the benefits of 3D laser scanning in building construction. Using the accurate field data you can gather from a 3D scanner, you can effectively reduce rework, increase productivity, and improve communication and collaboration between all project stakeholders. But to realize these benefits, you need …
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Designed with the Building Contractor in mind, the Trimble x7 takes advantage of 3D laser scanning while using the easy to use Trimble Field Link Interface. The Trimble X7 scanning system delivers powerful performance with simple operation. The new onboard Trimble X-Drive deflection system enables automatic calibration to ensure accuracy on every scan with no …
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