GPRS 3D Laser Scanning
Rudolph Libbe Group
GPRS Intelligently Visualizes The Built World™ above and below ground as the leading provider of accurate and creative 3D laser canning solutions for the construction, architecture, and engineering industries.
GPRS provides accurate as-builts, point clouds, maps, CAD drawings, and 3D models for the engineering, design, construction, architectural, oil & gas, facility management, multimedia & entertainment, historical preservation, stadium & theater, education, healthcare, water & wastewater, and energy & utility industries.
Our elite design team will package your maps & models to suit your needs – from raw point cloud data to a fully rendered 3D BIM model – to ensure you have all the information you need to get the job done right, delivered in formats that make them instantly understandable and easy to communicate.
- Point Cloud Creation
- As-builts
- 3D BIM Modeling
- Clash Detection & Prefabrication
- Mixed Reality Development Models
- Above & Below Ground Data Capture
COSTLY MISTAKES DO NOT NEED TO BE ROUTINE
Which means only 31% of projects came in almost on budget – within 10% of their original estimates.
The 2021 GPRS Market Study by Finch found that 78% of facility managers reported damage due to a locating issue, with an average cost of $56,000 and two-to-three months of project delay per event.
And global consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, reports that across all industry areas, 80% of construction projects finish over budget and suggests the #1 way to disrupt this troubling trend is to execute rapid digital mapping for greater accuracy and more immediate results.
The industry is so used to poor locates, as-builts, and communications that most have built these huge cost overruns into their budgets as routine.
Costly and potentially dangerous mistakes do not need to be routine.
It is impossible to execute a great plan on time and on budget if it is built on incomplete or incorrect data.
It is possible to greatly reduce or even eliminate cost overruns when you have accurate data delivered in easy-to-understand formats before you execute your project.
- Every client is unique, so we work with you to understand the scope and purpose of your project to provide singular visualization solutions that meet your specific needs
- Our Project Managers complete hyper-accurate work in the span of a few hours or days by deploying state-of-the-art 3D laser scanners to capture the exact dimensions and locations of the structural, architectural, and MEP features of your site
- The captured point cloud and photographic data is registered and processed by our design team to set the coordinate system, remove any data fragments to rectify your scans and provide precise measurements of even the most complex spaces
- We execute drawings, maps, and/or models that are customized to your project’s needs so that you can visualize every facet of your existing site: Point clouds, 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models and 3D mesh models. We can also provide customized 3D walkthrough or flythrough BIMs to fully realize your space
- For those who wish to edit their own data, we provide raw point clouds in a wide range of file types to be used in many different software packages including Autodesk or Bentley products
- Because we design the project at the outset with your specific needs in mind, we eliminate unnecessary communications and delays to deliver the highest quality data on time and on budget
At GPRS, our goal is your goal: To provide you with the highest quality as-builts, point clouds, maps, and models available to reduce change orders, delays, and cost overruns. Our 2-4 mm scan accuracy provides tighter dimensions for superior clash detection and clean, clear visualizations.
And we’ve been providing outstanding 3D laser scan results for clients since 2011.
View specific case studies and information on how we help clients Visualize The Built World™.
View More Case Studies3D LASER SCANS HAVE UNLIMITED APPLICATIONS
- As-builts, reality capture, and existing conditions data
- Construction verification, sequencing, scheduling, and simulations
- Design engineering for facility upgrades or expansions
- 2D and 3D laser map of a building
- Prefabrication
- Clash detection
- Architectural documentation or historical preservation
- Calculating volumes, deformation analysis, and overhead clearances
- Virtual design and construction
- Laser scanning for facility coordination
- Collecting geospatial data
- Creating a digital twin
- Performing advanced analysis to easily aggregate, query, visualize and analyze data in a single 3D model
- Augmented & Mixed Reality (AR & MR) for video games, television, film, and sports enhanced fan experiences
The primary way a laser scanner works is to send light pulses at high speed which reflect off objects and return to the scanner’s sensor (LiDAR). For each pulse, the distance between the scanner and object is measured by determining the elapsed time between the sent and received pulses. Each data point is converted to a pixel with a known x, y, and z coordinate.
Millions of data points from multiple positions and viewpoints are captured and processed into a point cloud, creating an accurate 3D as-built data set of the site. This all happens very quickly, with some scanners, like our Leica RTC360, capturing and calculating 2 million points per second with 2-4 mm accuracy.
While the applications of LiDAR and laser scanning are almost limitless, there are specific formats that allow our design team to deliver customized solutions for your needs.
POINT CLOUD CREATION
Our 3D scanning service delivers unmatched site documentation with a variety of professional 3D laser scanners, including the Leica P-Series and RTC360 scanners. Each time we execute a 3D scan, we capture a point cloud. Our point clouds capture millions of data points from multiple on-site locations using LiDAR technology, giving you unrivaled image fidelity of up to 2-4 mm accuracy and up to 2 million 3D data points captured per second. You can learn more about how to laser scan a building, here: (How To 3D Laser Scan A Building (truepointscanning.com)
AS-BUILTS
As-builts have never been more accurate than with 3D laser scan technology. GPRS captures the exact building dimensions, locations, and layout – information that is crucial to the success of your project. Items are often moved, added, or removed from the original plan, making as-builts invaluable for design, construction, renovation, and facility modifications.
3D BIM MODELING
3D BIM models are accurate digital representations of a building or site to facilitate design, construction and operational processes. 3D BIM models provide clients with the ability to break down architectural, structural and MEP building features and see how they fit into a single finalized structure. Users can isolate and alter walls, columns, windows, doors, etc. to support the planning and design needs of any project.
CLASH DETECTION / prefabrication
3D laser scanning captures as-built site conditions with a high level of precision, helping to identify potential clashes, fabricate components and plan a flawless installation. Information can be shared with other teams to ensure everyone is on the same page and can coordinate their work effectively. This saves time, money and headaches by preventing costly modifications in the field.
MIXED REALITY DEVELOPMENT MODELS
3D laser scanning can be used to create 3D models and 3D mesh files for use in mixed reality, projection mapping and 3D gaming. 3D laser scan technology documents real-world environments with millimeter precision and reconstructs them into a dimensionally accurate, 3D digital representation. Assets are delivered in high detail with texture, making them the perfect element for stunning visualization applications.
Advance Analysis
We provide high-precision, custom analysis and calculations, such as dimensional callouts, tank calibration analysis, prefabrication of panels, accident analysis, floor flatness and levelness analysis (FF & FL), deviation analysis, deformation analysis, new construction verification, volume calculations, wall plumb analysis, staircases, elevator shaft analysis, and so much more. The data gathered by laser scanning is a powerful tool for solving complex challenges.
AERIAL DRONE VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAMMETRY
Our FAA-licensed pilots provide aerial video, property imaging, building imaging, and photogrammetry services. We use HD video and HD photo cameras to capture aerial video and photos. We offer safe, accurate, and cost-effective data collection for vast, dangerous, or hard-to-reach areas.
ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND DATA CAPTURE
The combination of laser scanning and ground penetrating radar captures precise documentation to visualize your facility effectively and accurately, above and below ground. With this fully integrated service, you receive clear and understandable findings of structural, MEP, and field markings in point cloud data format, 2D site plans and 3D models. This accurate data allows clients to expedite design planning, extract 3D coordinates and measure distances, along with the ability to mark-up and share this with project teams. Receiving critical site information will lower project risks and increase project efficiency.
Learn how GPRS 3D Laser Scanning Services can help you streamline your next project to Intelligently Visualize Your Built World™.
