b'Partner News Spring 2022 37CorporateJames Crouch, Engineering Director, Burns & McDonnell UK3D space capture technology advances construction projectsWritten by James Crouch, Engineering Director, Burns & McDonnell UK3D laser scanning technology is anOften, existing drawings are outdated and important avenue through which companiesmay not provide sufficient information.can increase the quality of their data Using 3D laser scanning when designing saving time and money when compared toprojectsespecially for smaller capital traditional drawings.projects like brownfield site improvementscan help reduce the potential for project When applied to construction projects, itimpacts during installation. carries significant benefits during a projects design phase, and also on site. Taking a high-quality 3D laser scan of a site also reduces the need for engineers to Construction sector benefitsphysically travel to a location. The technology is already used widely in the United States, bringing multipleAll 3D laser scans are conducted alongside benefits to construction sites and teams.up-to-date surveys, ensuring that the scan is accurately located in the 3D realm. As computing power rapidly increases, 3D laser scanning is being used to ever- While not every project should require laser greater effect. It continues to advance andscanning, the benefits of its use, particularly its now possible to download phone appsfor congested brownfield sites, can greatly by manufacturers, such as Matterport, tooutweigh the initial cost of the scanning survey. bring 3D scanning to your pocket. Use of laser scanning tools can provide Burns & McDonnell regularly deploys thisthe necessary edge for successful project technology, bringing sustainability, efficiencyexecution by identifying smaller issues and safety improvements to its projects. before they become major challenges. 3D laser scanning in action'