3D Laser Scanning Services in North Dakota

As an architecture, engineering, or construction professional, you understand that projects require a tremendous amount of planning and coordination. GPRS 3D Laser Scanning can deliver accurate as-builts, point clouds, 2D CAD drawings, 3D photogrammetry, and 3D BIM models to expedite project planning and reduce change orders, delays, and costs.

Whether you are a general contractor or facility manager planning renovations or modifications, or an architect or engineer who requires precise project data, GPRS provides accurate existing conditions documentation, reality capture, and scan-to-BIM services to bring your design and construction projects in on time, and on budget.

When you need accurate architectural, structural, and MEP system dimensions, locations, and layouts for design, prefabrication, clash detection, facility modifications, or asset management, call GPRS. 3D laser scanning minimizes shutdowns and disruptions, eliminates the need for site revisits, and provides accurate as-built data to reduce risk and increase project efficiency.
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Bismarck 3D Laser Scanning

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GPRS Project Managers

GPRS is the leading provider of 3D laser scanning services in North Dakota. Our Project Managers document your site with the Leica ScanStation P-Series and the Leica RTC360 3D laser scanners, capturing up to 2 million data points per second with 2-4 millimeters accuracy. Each Project Manager completes the most extensive training program in the industry, with 80 hours of hands-on classroom training and 320 hours of mentorship in the field, plus another 40 hours of LiDAR training to deliver expertise in 3D laser scanning equipment and field knowledge.

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GPRS Mapping & Modeling Team

Construction drawings and models streamline planning, visualization, and coordination on your project because they provide a single source of truth for designers, architects, engineers, and contractors. GPRS’ in-house Mapping & Modeling Team can customize as-built data, 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, 3D mesh models, virtual tours via WalkThru 3D, digital twins, floor plans via FLRPLN, and more to ensure you have all the information you need to get the job done right, delivered via GPRS’ SiteMap® digital storage software and app.

Maps and models can be produced at any level of detail in a variety of formats such as Revit, AutoCAD, ReCap, Navisworks, Civil 3D, BIM360, A360, Bentley, Leica Cyclone, Cintoo, and more. We have optimized workflows for importing data, registration, creating deliverables, quality checks, and transferring data to clients.

Not sure what you need? Not a problem. Our experienced Project Managers will work closely with you to define the project scope and use the right equipment and software to accurately map and model your project to accomplish your goals.

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THE GPRS DIFFERENCE.

With GPRS, clients can rest assured that our rigorously trained Project Managers use state-of-the-art technology to deliver the accurate as built information you need to do the job right. GPRS leads the industry to deliver precise as built information to enhance communication and collaboration among your project teams.

GPRS 3D Laser Scanning Services can bring these benefits to your project:

  • Collect up to two million data points per second with the highest-quality survey-grade laser scanners
  • Capture exact dimensions and measurements of your project site
  • Expedite planning and design with accurate as-builts
  • Eliminate site disruption and revisits
  • Receive precise point clouds, 2D drawings, and 3D models to improve collaboration and coordination
  • Tour the location, add digital notes, and even measure with a virtual tour
  • Reduce project risks, change orders, delays, accidents, and costs
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GPRS 3D Laser Scanning Services in North Dakota

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As-Built Services
As-built services capture exact architectural, structural, and MEP system dimensions and layout of existing buildings, facilities, and sites, making them invaluable for design, construction, renovations, and modifications.
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Point Clouds
3D laser scanners record highly accurate digital measurements of sites and assets in the form of a point cloud and can be used to create 2D CAD drawings and 3D BIM models that improve project workflows, shorten turnaround times, and reduce costs.
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3D BIM Modeling
Intelligent 3D Building Information Models (BIM) provide contractors, engineers, architects, and facility managers an accurate digital twin of buildings and infrastructure to collaborate on design, construction, and operations.
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3D Photogrammetry
3D rendered images can be used to create virtual tours, floorplans, topographic maps, point clouds, 3D models, and more for planning, analysis, and calculations.
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2D CAD Drawings
GPRS can translate 3D laser scan data into 2D CAD drawings that provide your team with up-to-date floor plans, elevations, sections, details, isometric drawings, reflected ceiling plans, and more.
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Clash Detection
3D laser scanning captures as-built site conditions with 2-4 mm accuracy, helping to identify potential clashes, prefabricate components, and plan a flawless installation.
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Design-Build
3D laser scanning provides accurate as-built site data to prevent expensive rework by identifying any mistakes early in the design through the construction phase.
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Drone Imagery
GPRS offers rectified photogrammetry, aerial video and images, LiDAR scans, 2D orthomosaic images, CAD drawings, 3D models, and 3D fly throughs thanks to a wide-range of drone services operated by FAA Licensed pilots.
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We provide 3D Laser Scanning Services to these North Dakota counties & many more:

  • Cass County
  • Burleigh County
  • Grand Forks County
  • Ward County
  • Williams County
  • Morton County
  • Stark County
  • Stutsman County
  • Richland County
  • McKenzie County

Our portfolio of work includes projects in these North Dakota cities & many more:

  • Fargo, North Dakota
  • Bismarck, North Dakota
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota
  • Minot, North Dakota
  • West Fargo, North Dakota
  • Fayetteville, North Dakota
  • Williston, North Dakota
  • Dickinson, North Dakota
  • Mandon, North Dakota
  • Jamestown, North Dakota
  • Wahpeton, North Dakota

GPRS Performed Utility Locating at a Manufacturing Facility – SiteMap® Pro Subscription

GPRS' elite customer service, visualization tools and technologies, and SiteMap® infrastructure management platform allowed us to create a comprehensive above and below-ground full site scan, available to the client at the touch of a button in SiteMap® for their operations, maintenance, and planning needs.
GPRS Located, marked, and mapped all utility and sewer lines at the manufacturing facility, and provide comprehensive infrastructure data management for O&M purposes.
GPRS Located, marked, and mapped all utility and sewer lines at manufacturing facility, and provide comprehensive infrastructure data management for O&M purposes.
GPRS Located, marked, and mapped all utility and sewer lines at Manufacturing Facility, and provide comprehensive infrastructure data management for O&M purposes. The manufacturing facility needed a permanent record of their 60-acre facility’s buried infrastructureData needed to be secure, yet easily accessible for facility manager and their teamPerdue previously spent $100,000 on a full site scan, but the contractor left them with only the field markings and hand-drawn utility maps The manufacturing facility was familiar with GPRS’ capabilities, having previously hired us for utility locatesExisting relationship between the two companies led to the manufacturing facility hiring GPRS to locate and map the entire facility’s buried infrastructure, and conduct drone flyovers of the siteThis accurate, field-verified data was uploaded into SiteMap® Pro, where the manufacturing facility has 24/7, secure access The facility had secure, 24/7 access to accurate, field-verified infrastructure data that they can use for future O&MGPRS and the facility entered into a SiteMap® Pro agreement, where Perdue will pay a subscription fee to continue to have access to their infrastructure data
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Accurate PT Cable Layout Critical to Construction

GPRS’ detailed 2D CAD drawings and 3D BIM model allow for safe cutting, coring & drilling for building-wide MEP and HVAC installations.
GPRS located and marked the full post-tension cable system layout for 12 floors of a 49-floor building, with approximately 12,500 sq. ft. of concrete on each floor. After concrete scanning was completed with ground penetrating radar technology, GPRS 3D laser scanned each floor to produce 2D CAD drawings and a 3D BIM model for virtual design and construction. The architect received a permanent record of the post-tension cable layout to complete fit and finish design plans for the building.
Mapping the PT cable layout in concrete slabs facilitates design and minimizes the risk of injuries and delays.
GPRS’ detailed 2D CAD drawings and 3D BIM model allow for safe cutting, coring & drilling for building-wide MEP and HVAC installations. Construction Concrete Scanning, 3D Laser Scanning & 3D BIM Modeling Concrete scanning services will locate critical targets like post tension cables, rebar, conduits, voids, and more to help keep your project on time, on budget, and safe. 3D laser scanning captures concrete markings with 2-4mm accuracy for GPRS to transform into custom 2D CAD drawings and 3D BIM models. GPRS located and marked the full post-tension cable system layout for 12 floors of a 49-floor building, with approximately 12,500 sq. ft. of concrete on each floor. After concrete scanning was completed with ground penetrating radar technology, GPRS 3D laser scanned each floor to produce 2D CAD drawings and a 3D BIM model for virtual design and construction. The architect received a permanent record of the post-tension cable layout to complete fit and finish design plans for the building. Post-tension cable location, spacing, and depth are determined by an engineer, are specific to each project, and must be traced in short distances to reveal the slope. Each tendon pulls 24,000 to 33,000 lbs. of pressure. Damaging a cable when cutting, coring, or drilling into a slab can cause a tendon to burst with enough force to cause severe injury or death, and impact the structural integrity of the slab. Replacing a single post-tension cable costs $10,000 - $20,000. Experienced Project Managers used ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology to locate and mark the precise details of each concrete reinforcement, documenting the location, number of cables, and depth directly on the slab and ceiling. After the post-tension layout was complete, each floor was 3D laser scanned to capture the field markings. That data was used to create a virtual tour, 2D CAD drawings (PT site layout and floor contours,) and a complete 3D BIM model of the site. The captured point cloud data was aligned to survey control, then to the client’s design model, further ensuring the accuracy of the data. GPRS has a verified 99.8% accuracy rate for concrete scanning, backed by our Green Box Guarantee. Laser scanning is accurate within 2-4mm. An accurate layout of post-tension cables protects tendons from damage, prevents injury and mistakes, and protects the integrity of the building. 2D plan sheets and a 2D floor contour map documenting the actual floor elevation added even more accuracy to the depth of cover that is field marked. The 3D BIM model provided the architect data to plan fit and finish designs and coordinate with contractors and MEP trades before build-out.
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Historic Cathedral Needs 3D Laser Scanning of Front Façade

With 3D laser scanning, the client avoided the costs of renting a lift, manually measuring the façade, and the potential of inaccurate and incomplete data.
This client needed to do some rehabilitation on a historic cathedral in Denver, Colorado. After experiencing 100 years of weather in Denver, the cathedral had damage to the exterior stonework. GPRS laser scanned the exterior front façade of the historic cathedral and provided the client with 2D drawings.
GPRS worked quickly to define the scope of work, document a proposal, provide 3D laser scanning services and deliver a 2D drawing for this project.
Case Study: Historic Cathedral Needs 3D Laser Scanning Of Front Façade Location: Denver, Colorado Task: This client needed to do some rehabilitation on a historic cathedral in Denver, Colorado. After experiencing 100 years of weather in Denver, the cathedral had damage to the exterior stonework. GPRS laser scanned the exterior front façade of the historic cathedral and provided the client with 2D drawings. Problem: Prior to beginning work, the client needed accurate drawings to document the locations of stonework that needed maintenance. The client was pressed for time and needed an immediate turnaround for 3D laser scanning services and a 2D drawing. They also had a minimal budget for this project. Solution: GPRS worked quickly to define the scope of work, document a proposal, provide 3D laser scanning services and deliver a 2D drawing for this project. The Project Manager was able to scan the exterior façade within a few hours. GPRS quickly captured the entire front facade from the ground without the need for a lift. The Leica C10 laser scanner was used, whose range exceeds 900 feet and possesses accuracy that is sub-centimeter, making 3D laser scanning a perfect option. GPRS supplied the client with 2D elevations of the plotted point cloud so they could document the exterior stone damage while on site. Benefits: The client avoided the costs of renting a lift, manually measuring the facade and the potential of inaccurate or incomplete data. GPRS offers an extensive team of laser scanning professionals, including Engineers and Architects, to provide a deliverable that is accurate, cost-efficient and timely. If you are in the Denver area and are in need of as-builts, construction verification, or architectural documentation call GPRS for a quote! We Intelligently Visualize The Built World for customers, nationwide. What can we help you visualize? Want to hear more about our different applications? We offer Lunch ’n Learn presentations at your office!
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