Finish Ahead of Schedule with Topcon Technology
The Challenge
A custom metal fabrication shop required a solution to improve their project management and precision. Specifically, the company had a large vertical construction project coming up that presented unique challenges to their team. However, their limited technological resources made monitoring key factors that would determine the success on the project impossible.
The company was seeking a solution that could scan the site before fabrication, identify flaws as work was being completed, and keep on track with design drawings throughout the construction process. They needed to be confident that they were fabricating with 100% accuracy, as they were working closely with a concrete contractor to complete the project simultaneously, and had a strict budget and timeframe to work within. In their search for a solution, the company came to Brandt to see how our positioning technology could augment their efficiency in completing this large project.
The Solution
After the initial consultation, the Brandt Positioning Technology team reached out with the ideal solution for their needs. The GTL-1003 Real-Time Reality Capture Solution by Topcon is a complete construction verification tool, designed to increase on-site productivity. The Positioning Technology team knew the GTL-1003 was a great fit for the company and the project, as it provides quick layout and scanning data with a single instrument, allowing them to monitor data and convert it into actionable items rapidly.
The GTL-1003 construction verification system allows them to precisely monitor work before, during, and after completion to ensure consistent quality at all stages of fabrication. This proven robotic total station and scanner provides fast, accurate data that can be used to increase production and reduce costs.
The Result
Brandt delivered the GTL-1003 and conducted training sessions with the fabrication company, assisting every step of the way through the implementation process to ensure they saw results quickly. On one of the four stairwells in the building alone, they saved a total of five days labour including two welding trucks and four laborers. This is just one example of the dramatic cost savings were achieved on the project.
With their new technology that collects accurate data, the fabrication company is able to better utilize their resources and ensure high-quality, precise work. Their team was able to complete the hotel project well ahead of schedule, and on budget, thanks to Brandt’s Topcon technology and top-of-the-line customer service.