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Building information modeling has become an integral part of the way many construction firms do business. More and more contractors are seeing the benefits and value of BIM and using it to take a more proactive approach to construction. Here are some of the exciting things happening in BIM you should expect to see throughout […]
Is a laser scan right for your next project? Before you jump in with this revolutionary technology, ask yourself these five critical questions: #1: How will you use the data? This is always the first question we ask our clients. Talk it over with your provider and/or specifically state how you plan to use the […]
Once your laser scan has been ordered, there are some things you can do to prepare for our crews. First, prior to the scan, have someone (preferably a knowledgeable project manager) onsite to communicate with the scan team when they arrive. Make sure your plant managers know crews are coming. If there is a local […]
When it comes to getting an accurate estimate on laser scanning services, it’s all in the details. The more detailed information you can provide vendors upfront, the more accurate your estimate will be. What kind of information do vendors need? Floor plans of the site and photographs. This will go a long way in getting […]
The alarm was set for 4:00 AM. It was going to be a long day. The mission was to travel to Haiti to survey space for a new community kitchen. The existing kitchen feeds some 1,400 children each day their only meal, which most days is no more than beans and rice. They are the […]
When it comes to making precise measurements in complicated environments, high definition scanning – or 3D laser surveying, as it is sometimes called – is quickly making its way to the front of the line in a wide range of industries from engineering to historic preservation. Engineers use laser scans to work with real-world conditions […]
When the time came to remove and renovate the existing underground baggage conveyor system in America’s busiest airport, the action never stopped. The contractor hired for the renovation had a seemingly impossible task: build a new conveyor system while the old one was still in operation. No matter what, the luggage movers had to keep […]
As a professional land surveyor for 40 years, I have a first-hand understanding of the housing downturn and subsequent economic recession we have been experiencing for the past six years. At our firm, we began seeing the impact in early 2008, just one year after the peak in our business in 2007. Surveying is often […]
3D laser surveying, or high-definition scanning, is quickly becoming the new industry standard when it comes to making precise measurements in complex environments. Construction companies use laser scans to gather precise data on site terrain, renovations and additions. Architects use them to check proposed design models against existing conditions to fine-tune their designs, and engineers […]
“Over the course of my 20+ year career, I have worked with numerous surveyors on a variety of projects. LandAir stands at the top of the list in terms of responsiveness and attention to detail.” – President, Design Technology Consultants
