Technology
Proactive Quality Control
Enhancing Results With The Right Tools
Broadmoor knows the right technology can make or break a project. We find the tools our people need to do their best work. Building scanning and x-ray often provide information that makes our estimates as accurate and reliable as possible. We use 4-D scheduling (integration of model to the schedule) when it would be beneficial. Technology plays a key role in determining the feasibility of prefabrication in the project, which benefits the project schedule. When technology gives the project an advantage in managing time, cost, or risk, we explore it.
Custom Technology Approach for Each Project
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
BIM will allow for consideration of utilizing prefabrication of Walls and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) and tracking MEP Systems.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
GPR on the foundation and floors can ensure rebar, conduits, and piping will be coordinated with new construction. The new skin will require extensive connections to the existing structure, and we will know the exact location of the rebar before installation, thus avoiding the added cost and time associated with re-detailing and re-fabricating connections.
3D Laser Scanning
3D Laser Scans will identify as-built dimensional discrepancies and provide the accuracy needed to develop shop drawings quickly. The 3D scan will be incorporated into the architect’s model and allow key skin element shop drawings to be created and checked in 3D.
Coordination
The 3D Scan, Model, and BIM can all be used together to bring prefabrication to life. Extensive MEP systems can benefit from both the schedule savings and the quality enhancement of prefabrication and Modular Racking.
