3D Laser Scanning Services in Alaska

The Kennedy Space Center used GPRS 3D laser scanning services during recent upgrades to Launch Complex 39B. Our client was installing piping from the mechanical room under the launch pad up to the surface where they terminate, rerouting overhead piping through the mechanical room, as well as, removing and installing new equipment. GPRS delivered accurate and reliable as-built data for the Kennedy Space Center to plan upgrades and reroute piping.

The Kennedy Space Center used GPRS 3D laser scanning services during recent upgrades to Launch Complex 39B.

The Kennedy Space Center – Cape Canaveral, Florida 3D BIM Model to Upgrade Launch Complex 39B ‍ TASK: The Kennedy Space Center used GPRS 3D laser scanning services during recent upgrades to Launch Complex 39B. Our client was installing piping from the mechanical room under the launch pad up to the surface where they terminate, rerouting overhead piping through the mechanical room, as well as, removing and installing new equipment. GPRS delivered accurate and reliable as built data for the Kennedy Space Center to plan upgrades and reroute piping. ‍ CHALLENGE: The client needed fast and accurate as built documentation of the project areas so they could effectively plan upgrades and piping routes and note any clash points. Understanding exactly where the mechanical room equipment was located below the launch pad surface was crucial to this project and difficult to determine using a method other than 3D laser scanning. ‍ SOLUTION: The GPRS Mapping & Modeling Team delivered an LOD 300 3D BIM model of the structural and MEP details. Accurate information helped the client plan for the equipment and piping and determine the vertical penetration points. This saved time and money by prefabricating the piping offsite and minimizing rework from misaligned pipes and equipment.

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Accurate 3D BIM modeling allowed the developer and two architectural firms to collaborate and more easily communicate with their general contractor, which saved time and money on a massive adaptive reuse project

$30 Million Hotel & Parking Garage Adaptive Reuse Project Required Accurate 3D Visualizations

Laser scanning to create a 3D BIM model of a 15-story hotel and adjacent parking garage for building redevelopment. The developer requested a 3D BIM model that accurately captured existing conditions in a cloud-based platform so they could document, view, and plan for structural renovationsWith a 3D model, the architectural team was able to view the existing conditions at the onset of the project. The model was then updated as construction progressed to keep all parties on the same page throughout the projectThe 3D model allowed the firms to communicate construction requirements to the general contractor to avoid miscommunications, reworks, delays, and cost overruns

$30 million-budgeted adaptive reuse project converting 130,000 sq. ft. hotel property into 100 residential units Most floors of the building were completely gutted: only the exterior envelope and interior circulation core remained intact With two architectural firms, a developer, and a G.C. meant that this project involved many professionals a lot of planning before breaking ground The developer requested a 3D BIM model that accurately captured existing conditions in a cloud-based platform so they could document, view, and plan for structural renovations With a 3D model, the architectural team was able to view the existing conditions at the onset of the project. The model was then updated as construction progressed to keep all parties on the same page throughout the project The 3D model allowed the firms to communicate construction requirements to the general contractor to avoid miscommunications, reworks, delays, and cost overruns The 3D model allowed the architectural team to troubleshoot the restoration and adaptation while keeping historic elements intact to preserve the building's characterDelivering the 3D BIM model in a digital format with the ability to update and edit, streamlined communication and collaboration across a large and diverse project team to bring the project in with fewer clashes, reworks, and mistakes, saving time and money

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GPRS’ Mapping & Modeling Team communicated directly with the client to model exactly what was needed, keeping costs down by avoiding unnecessary modeling effort.

GPRS provided high-definition laser scanning services at a grain elevator in Michigan to capture the existing conditions of the site. The client needed an accurate representation of the structural features to perform maintenance upgrades. They wanted specific documentation of the bucket elevator legs, fill conveyor bridges, and tower supports.

GPRS provided high-definition laser scanning services

Meta Title: 3D Laser Scanning a Grain Elevator in Michigan Meta Description: GPRS provided high-definition laser scanning services Images: Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: A 3D model of a steel silo. Caption: GPRS created a 3D model of the steel silo, which stood over 110 feet tall. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: Screenshot of a 3D model of steel elevation. Caption: 3D model of the steel elevation shown in Edgewise software. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: 2D drawings of a grain elevator. Caption: GPRS created 2D drawings, which included modeled objects and point cloud overlay. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: Navisworks image of silos and bridges from ground level. Caption: This Navisworks image shows the silos and bridges from ground level. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: Point cloud data of towers of a grain elevator. Caption: Point cloud data of the towers. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: Screen capture of 3D Navisworks image of bucket elevator legs of a grain silo. Caption: 3D Navisworks screen capture of the bucket elevator legs. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: Edgewise screen capture of grain silos and bucket elevator. Caption: This image captured in Edgewise software shows the two silos and the bucket elevator. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: 3D screen capture of steel structure. Caption: 3D screen capture of steel structure showing channels and tubes. Header: A GPRS Case Study: 3D Laser Scanning a Grain Elevator in Michigan Location: Near Saginaw, Michigan Task: GPRS provided high-definition laser scanning services at a grain elevator in Michigan to capture the as-is conditions of the site. The client needed an accurate representation of the structural features to perform maintenance upgrades. They wanted specific documentation of the bucket elevator legs, fill conveyor bridges and tower supports. Challenge: This was a complex site that included the grain elevator, silos, bins, tanks, conveyors and bridges. The area laser scanned was near 180,000 square feet with heights over 110 feet. Traditional means of measuring would be difficult, costly, time consuming and potentially hazardous. Solutions: The Project Manager completed laser scanning in two days utilizing the Leica C10 and Leica P40 laser scanners. Varying the position of the scanners on the ground and between silos, the technician was able to capture this complex site from a variety of angles. Additionally, the Project Manager occupied elevated positions and tied those scans to the scans performed at grade. All the scanning could be safely performed from a distance without climbing the structure and without the need for renting lifts or scaffolding. Deliverables: The client received Autodesk Recap files of the scans (.rcs file format), black and white TruViews of the site, a 3D AutoCAD Model of the site, and section and plan views of the model laid onto the point cloud data with callouts. Added Value: GPRS’ CAD technicians communicated directly with the client to focus on key areas for detailed modeling to model exactly what was needed to keep costs down by avoiding unnecessary modeling effort. Using advanced extraction techniques and specialized software, GPRS was able to accurately represent structural features and deliver these to the client.

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