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Laser scanning is an emerging survey technique that can provide a number of advantages when requiring as-built data.  3D laser scanning can collect extremely large amounts of data in a fast, accurate and safe manner and is a great fit for job sites that are difficult to access, or have other physical constraints. 

Laser scanning provides a number of benefits that a traditional as-built survey cannot, due to the nature of the data collection.  For example, if a detailed as-built survey is required of a plant site, the plant site or sections of the plant may requiring closing in order to safely measure the physical features of the plant.  With laser scanning, the work can often be completed while the plant is operational or limit the number and length of work stoppages.  This provides an enormous cost benefit to the client.

In addition, where conventional surveying might require health and safety precautions to protect the field crews, laser scanning can be done from a safe distance from the work site.  This may reduce the time required for additional safety training and reduces hazards encountered by the field crews.

Laser scanning is particularly effective for providing fast and extremely accurate scans of large piles and deep excavations whose height or depth may be hazardous to a crew utilizing conventional survey techniques.

Laser scanning technology also protects the site itself, as it greatly reduces or eliminates the potentially damaging impact entry into a site may cause.  The non-invasive technology allows data collection and site investigation from a safe distance.  This plays an important role in preserving a site, whether it is for historically important archeological sites, accident investigation or restoration projects.  Focus’ 3D laser team has a proven history of using technology and its expertise to acquire data on sites that could not have been collected by conventional survey methods.

The extremely detailed information gained through laser scanning can be supplied to clients directly, integrated with previous or concurrent conventional survey data, delivered as volumes and contour plots and used to create ground models, 3D models and other useful final drawings.

Piles & Excavations
Piles & Excavations
Laser scanning can offer several advantages over conventional survey techniques, including speed, accuracy and safety.