Category Archives: Construction

Three – Dimensional Modeling – Every Day Counts Initiative

It is very encouraging to see the FHWA taking a leadership role in advancing the use of 3D. Continue reading

Posted in Construction, Government | Leave a comment

Inside a Tunnel

Ever wonder what it looks like in a large tunnel while it is under construction? Continue reading

Posted in Construction | Leave a comment

Using Laser Scanning to Monitor Structural Walls

This report was developed in support of Kiewit for monitoring retaining walls for CalTrans. Continue reading

Posted in Construction, Software | Leave a comment

Point Clouds as a Fundamental Data Type

Greg Bentley, CEO at Bentley Systems was one of the first in the AEC software business to embrace the importance of 3D laser scanning. Continue reading

Posted in Construction, Software | Leave a comment

All Steak – No Sizzle

In fact Steve said if anyone in the audience had not voted and was from a swing state they should leave the conference and go home to vote. Continue reading

Posted in Construction, Mapping, The Industry | Leave a comment

Hexagon 2012 Day 2

A common theme is “the little engine who could” – small companies doing some amazing laser scanning projects around the world. Continue reading

Posted in Construction, Marketing | Leave a comment

Using Laser Scanning to Retrofit MEP Seismic Restraints

This is an interesting article in Structure Magazine describing the value of 3D laser scanning in the design of retrofits to MEP seismic restraints. Continue reading

Posted in Construction | Tagged | Leave a comment

The New World Trade Center

If anyone knows about the use of laser scanning as part of the construction process please let us know. Continue reading

Posted in Construction | 1 Comment

A/E Firms See Improving Business

I found this article from PSMJ Resources to be particularly encouraging as it is a strong indicator of potential demand for laser scanning services and of a future increase in construction activity. Continue reading

Posted in Business Development, Construction, The Industry | Leave a comment

Laser Scanning Used in Repair of Metrodome Collapse

In this Finance and Commerce article they note that Clark Engineering Corp used laser scanning to “…collect data providing accurate site conditions and seamless integration with the work of other teams assessing damage and creating temporary enclosures.” Continue reading

Posted in Construction, Forensics | Leave a comment