Erdman Anthony ::: Facilities Laser Scanning and 3-D Design

Erdman Anthony has developed several unique methods of project execution that set us apart from our competition. One such method is our Laser Scanning and 3D Design system, described in four simple steps below. There are several benefits to using this technique: Reduces our site investigation from weeks to hours and therefore eliminates potential dangerous field condition exposure to staff Produces accurate asbuilt documentation Allows clients to visualize the finished product before construction Eliminates interference Can be easily used in construction by the trades

		Digital Photo Using digital photos of the area, we indicate the piping and steel along with the support locations (their steel and rods or slides) we need information on. We indicate any building faces we need as reference points.

		Point Cloud This is the actual laser scanned point cloud. This is the image we create by mapping a series of views from different angles.

		CAD File This is the AutoCAD file. These are treated as reference points to route 3D piping.

		3D CAD File This is the AutoCAD file created by Erdman Anthony. Piping and steel modeled with COADE Cadworx with the piping being exchanged with COADE Caesars II for stress analysis.

Click on the following links to see the laser scanning tool in action: