THE SOLUTION

Chris Mounts, using a FARO Laser Scanner, took three laser scans of the site in under fifteen minutes. The scans revealed a simpler solution to the problem. The point cloud images of the site allowed the team to see that they did not have to grind the plates off and the beam placements could simply be shifted. Instead of having to employ a millwright to grind the metal plates off the beams, the team was able to make recommendations for alternatives.  By adjusting where the new beams were to be installed, they were able to avoid utilizing a millwright therefore avoiding additional expenses and saving time.

PMC was able to suggest slight measurement changes to construction plans addressing the removal of a staircase. An inconveniently placed L-bracket, bolted to the wall and a damaged piece of concrete would have normally required smashing the concrete, adding mortar to smooth it out, days of labor, etc. The point clouds showed that by altering the placement of the floor by 4 inches, they could avoid additional construction to the site.