3D Laser Scanning

R.W. Engineering & Surveying is committed to utilizing the latest in surveying technologies to service our clients’ expanding needs. Our 3D Scanning Division utilizes a range of aerial, mobile and terrestrial scanning systems as an extension of our commitment to getting the job done right, on time and on budget.

Scanning Services:

Mobile LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)
- Road and rail Surveys
- Telecommunication and electric asset Surveys
- Volumetric Analysis
- Topographic Survey
Aerial LiDAR
- Mass volumetric Surveying
- Large Scale topographic surveys
Terrestrial (fixed position) Scanning
- Interior Building Scans
- Facility As-Builts
- Topographic Surveys
- Bridge Surveys
- High risk environment surveys

What types of projects does 3D scanning excel:

- Digital Twin / 3D As-builts
  - Industrial Asset Management
    - Virtual site visits
    - Geotagged assets to smart P&IDs
    - Intelligent Inspection
    - Pipe/Conduit routing
    - Adaptive Reuse documentation
    - Asset Lifecycle documentation
  - BIM
    - Collision Avoidance and Clash Detection
    - Pre-Engineering thru Post-Construction site documentation
  - 3D Modeling
    - Cataloged Materials
    - Baseline data for design
    - Post-construction deviation analysis
    - Marketing Materials
- Volumetric analysis
  - Material stockpiles
  - Quarry/Mining quantities
  - Low risk data capture
- Infrastructure, Roadways, Bridges and Dams
  - Bridge Inspection
    - Scan data + geotagged images
  - Road/Infrastructure Improvement Survey
    - Can capture data without stopping traffic
    - Mobile Lidar has very high capture rate
  - Deviation/Deformation/Damage analysis of Dams
    - Can safely capture data from a distance
- Pre-construction Scanning
  - Baseline data for impact of construction on surrounding area
  - Pre-Engineering site documentation
  - Crane lift planning/documentation
- Scanning in High-Risk Areas
  - High Voltage
  - Traffic
  - Fall Risk
  - Chemical Exposure
  - Radiation Exposure
- Site Documentation
  - Virtual Site Walk-Throughs
  - Insurance claim protection/verification
  - Historical Preservation
- QA/QC
  - Collision Avoidance and Clash Detection
  - Deviation Analysis
  - Deformation Analysis