4. 3D is Enabling Rigorous Project Monitoring
Monitoring a project can be a challenge, and the costs of an unexpected problem can be immense. According to the WEF, construction monitoring often “consists of little more than post hoc documenting of the cost overruns and construction delays.”
SKUR uses laser scanning to show variance between the design and the as-built
To correct the disastrous effect that poor monitoring can have on budgets and schedules alike, the report says that monitoring needs to become more proactive. It needs to start providing data that can be quickly translated into action.
Their recommendation for achieving this goal? Monitor regularly–every day if possible–using state-of-the-art digital tools. Like 3D capture.
Real World Example: Applications like SKUR take a laser scan of the project as it is currently built and compare them to previous models, including the original design. This helps to identify project errors before they require costly re-work.