On behalf of Protolan, PROram engineers carried out a 3D construction inventory of a hall in Zabrze. Protolan is an international company operating in the food industry. It specializes in project management and optimization of operational processes.
Challenge
Protolan needed up-to-date and detailed technical documentation of an empty hall. The aim was to prepare a digital 3D model of the facility for design purposes for new installations and adaptation to specific requirements. The existing paper documentation was insufficient and needed to be revised. A challenge was the size of the facility.
Solution
PROram carried out a full 3D scan of the hall. Portable laser systems from HEXAGON, which provided the highest accuracy in measurements, were used. A digital BIM model was created from the point cloud, reflecting the actual dimensions and parameters of the hall installation.
Technology and processes used
PROram used advanced 3D laser scanners. These devices made it possible to capture the geometry of the hall with millimeter accuracy. The data was processed in CAD/BIM software to create an accurate digital model of the facility. The model included all relevant structural elements such as columns, beams, process openings and information on the existing infrastructure.
Implementation and process steps
- Stage 1: Analyzing the client’s requirements and designing the inventory process. The PROram team identified key areas for measurement.
- Stage 2: Scanning the hall. In one day, measurements of the space were taken using mobile laser systems.
- Stage 3: Data processing. The engineering team converted the collected data into a digital BIM model, according to the client’s requirements.
- Stage 4: Validation and handover of documentation. The model was validated for accuracy and handed over to the client with a detailed report.
Results and benefits
The 3D architectural inventory using laser scanning provided digital data with millimetre-level accuracy. The client obtained a detailed, complete digital documentation of the building, which can be used as a basis for further design in a CAD / BIM environment. Previously available, paper-based ‘flat’ documentation did not provide the opportunity to develop a model and visualize the variant use of the facility.
Due to the size of the building, the development of a building inventory by traditional measuring methods would have required considerably more time and effort. The use of modern measuring technologies reduced the costs many times over.
Protolan gained precise data for further design work. Among other things, the digital 3D model enables design optimization and minimizes the risk of errors in equipment placement. The customer saved time and money, avoiding potential collisions and downtime during the implementation phase.
