3D Capture Enables Remote Construction Inspections
Jeffrey Heimgartner posted on November 17, 2020 |
3D scanning capabilities 3D capture provides a safer, efficient method of construction inspection.
During construction, routine inspections are vital to ensuring smooth progression. New safety mandates amid the pandemic, such as social distancing, would have once limited a builder’s ability to stay on track. Luckily, technology has changed all that thanks to the capture capabilities of 3D laser scanners.
Instead of constantly having to be onsite, a scanner can be used in various locations to provide 360-degree measurements of the different surfaces on a site. Multiple scans can then be then turned into a 3D composite, which can be remotely shared and compared with essential team members.
This real-time data collection method is designed to be easy to use and fully integrated. Minimal training is needed to set up the scanner and learn the software. Once it is set up, the scans are added to the software via a table controller. Before scanning, critical components, such as CAD models and PDF drawings, can be preloaded. Since accuracy is essential, an integrated laser pointer connects data to building…