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Advancements in automation Aerial cameras, 3-D integration, and virtual reality are sharpening design and impressing clients in the A/E/P and environmental consulting industry.
DATA ACQUISITION. Over the last few years, Larson has made significant investments in advanced data ac- quisition technologies that not only streamline the company’s efforts, but provide a much clearer un- derstanding of a project site’s existing conditions and environment. “Our use of laser scanning, Mobile LiDAR and low altitude/high definition aerial imaging from UAVs provide our planning and design personnel with the highly accurate, incredibly detailed view of the project site in a fraction of the time it would take with more traditional methods,” Sheets says. “The information is available for use in both 2-D and 3-D and permits team members to virtually visit a loca- tion and gain the detailed information they as indi- viduals need to do their jobs.” PROCESS AUTOMATION. Many of the tasks associated with developing deliverables – plan sets and con- struction inspection forms, among others – are repetitive in nature and can result in basic human error. In an attempt to allow its professionals to focus their talents and to improve the overall qual- ity of the product, Larson has made and continues
By LIISA ANDREASSEN Correspondent
T oday’s firms embrace an array of technological advances in imaging – laser scanning, high-def inition aerials, and virtual reality – that drive office and worksite efficiency, marketing, and project de- liverables. IDENTIFYING REPEATABLE PROCESSES. Gary T. Sheets, Jr., director of geospatial services for Larson Design Group (Williamsport, PA) – a more than 300-per- son engineering, architecture, and surveying firm – says his firm is focused on improving its methods and project deliverables by identifying “repeatable” processes. “The information is available for use in both 2-D and 3-D, and permits team members to virtually visit a location and gain the detailed information they as individuals need to do their jobs.”
Gary Sheets, Director of Geospatial Services, Larson Design Group
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