IPS has considerable experience working in a 3D / BIM (Building Information Modeling) design and construction environment. We utilize the latest BIM software and technology to design, create fabrication deliverables, and assist in our field installation. These models can be created from scratch internally or we will upgrade an engineer’s conceptual model up to LOD 400. 

 

A large part of our process is incorporating our 3D laser scanner to verify the accuracy of the design model, existing conditions, and to ensure we install per the model. The individual scans taken on site are registered and tied together to create a complete one-to-one scale point cloud. From this point cloud, the customer and our team have the ability to take measurements, view existing site conditions, check interferences, 3D model new proposed work around these interferences, and much more.  Our scanner measures 500k points per second within a 1/16″ accuracy up to 400 feet from the scanner. We perform 3D scanning for internal use as well as a standalone service to be handed over directly to the customer or engineer.

 

IPS also utilizes our robotic total station to assist in field layout. Points are loaded into it from PDF, CAD, or CSV files.  This total station is controlled through a tablet and provides more efficient and accurate workflow to layout underground piping, equipment, anchor bolts, hangers, penetrations, and much more.