22 Ways to Improve the Efficiency of Capital Construction Projects with 3D Modeling
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Implementing major capital construction projects and modernizing production facilities in the oil and gas industry is impossible without careful planning, execution, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards. Various 3D modeling tools facilitate this task by enhancing visualization, improving decision-making, reducing risks, and optimizing resource utilization, ultimately contributing to the successful completion of projects and improving long-term operational efficiency.
Hovermap is a versatile 3D modeling scanning device that can be used in a variety of ways to quickly and comprehensively digitally represent complex projects. High-resolution, high-quality point cloud data generated by Hovermap can be easily exported to 3D modeling tools, improving efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration productivity throughout all project stages. Hovermap is an indispensable tool for project optimization, whether planning and scenario modeling, tracking progress, and ensuring quality control and safety.
Create simulations and visualize potential hazards to educate stakeholders and manage risks
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Accurately model scenarios and plan for contingencies before they occur
Risk mitigation
Convenient visualization and exchange of plans between multidisciplinary teams
Positioning of equipment
Fast, detailed and accurate 3D data collection for virtual planning, detailing and analysis
Planning
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Planning
The Hovermap device can be used across multiple platforms during the multifaceted planning phase to provide 3D information that will help lay the foundation for success.
Hovermap seamlessly switches between walking, vehicle-mounted, or pole-mounted scanning modes, mounted inside a cage, or mounted on a drone or other robotic platform, giving you the flexibility to use one device for any scanning scenario—from tight spaces to complex objects and long distances—while collecting accurate, detailed 3D point cloud data for planning, site assessment, 3D modeling, and remote collaboration.
10 Ways to Optimize Capital Construction Project Planning with 3D Modeling
4. Design coordination and detection of discrepancies
→ Integration of structural, mechanical, and other designs into a single 3D model.
→ Identification of inconsistencies and conflicts between different systems before construction begins.
→ Identification of inconsistencies and conflicts between different systems before construction begins.
3. Feasibility studies
→ Modeling potential construction scenarios to identify problems and possible solutions.
10. Communication with stakeholders
→ Sharing 3D models with project stakeholders and regulators to improve project understanding and approval.
→ Providing virtual tours of the project to keep stakeholders engaged and informed.
→ Providing virtual tours of the project to keep stakeholders engaged and informed.
6. Planning and sequencing of project implementation
→ Creation of 3D models for planning the construction sequence, such as sequencing the components and systems of a module/unit.
→ Simulation and evaluation of construction processes to optimize time and resource allocation.
→ Simulation and evaluation of construction processes to optimize time and resource allocation.
8. Security planning
→ Using 3D models to conduct safety briefings and visualize potential hazards on site.
7. Construction site layout and logistics
→ Creation of 3D construction site models for planning efficient material storage and equipment placement.
→ Modeling and optimization of workflows to prevent congestion and improve safety.
→ Modeling and optimization of workflows to prevent congestion and improve safety.
2. Conceptual design and visualization
→ Developing 3D models to visualize project concepts and sharing them with stakeholders for feedback.
→ Creating walkthroughs to help clients understand the project scope, schedule, and risk management aspects.
→ Creating walkthroughs to help clients understand the project scope, schedule, and risk management aspects.
9. Permits and approvals
→ Submission of 3D models to regulatory authorities and other project stakeholders for approval.
5. Project refinement
→ Development of project ideas in a virtual 3D environment before final approval.
- Object analysis
→ Creation of accurate 3D models of the construction site to assess conditions, terrain, topography, existing structures, and the surrounding area.
→ Modeling potential construction scenarios to identify problems and potential solutions.
→ Modeling potential construction scenarios to identify problems and potential solutions.
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Execution
Lidar scanning data plays a vital role in improving the efficiency of capital construction projects and helping to ensure their efficient and within-budget execution.
The Hovermap device allows for continuous monitoring of work progress and quick and safe inspections, minimizing disruptions and accelerating decision-making at critical stages of the project. In just minutes, a 360-degree image can be created and then converted into an accurate and detailed 3D model for visualization, analysis, and effective communication with stakeholders.
8 Ways to Support Capital Construction Projects with 3D Modeling
4. Emergency Preparedness
→ Modeling emergency scenarios to train facility personnel and response specialists.
3. Safety planning and training
→ Development of virtual step-by-step instructions for employee safety training and hazard identification.
→ Use of 3D models for safety briefings and visualization of potential hazards on-site.
→ Use of 3D models for safety briefings and visualization of potential hazards on-site.
6. Employee training
→ Using 3D models to train workers in complex construction processes and tasks
8. Interdisciplinary cooperation
→ Using 3D models to conduct safety briefings and visualize potential hazards on site.
7. Change management and project updating
→ Making changes to the 3D model and assessing their impact on the overall project.
→ Communicating project changes to the entire team for expedited implementation.
→ Communicating project changes to the entire team for expedited implementation.
2. Quality control and inspection
→ Creation of 3D models of completed sections for comparison with design specifications.
→ Comparison of the initial state of the structures and overlay of the developed models to identify discrepancies.
→ Comparison of the initial state of the structures and overlay of the developed models to identify discrepancies.
5. Coordination with subcontractors
→ Development of project ideas in a virtual 3D environment before final approval.
1. Implementation and monitoring of construction progress
→ Capture reality at various project stages to monitor progress against schedule.
→ Create visual reports for project managers and clients to track key milestones.
→ Create visual reports for project managers and clients to track key milestones.
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Documentation
Documentation is a key component of successful capital construction projects, providing the foundation for compliance, risk management, communication and long-term asset management.
Hovermap provides accurate and detailed 3D information about a project's location, improving ongoing planning, design, maintenance, and management. Accurate construction surveys documenting the actual physical characteristics of constructed structures enable detailed comparisons between planned and constructed structures, facilitating quality assurance and control.
4 Ways to Optimize Capital Construction Project Documentation with 3D Modeling
4. Lessons learned
→ Analysis of the 3D model to identify areas for improvement for future projects.
3. Documentation upon completion of construction
→ Create an accurate 3D model for future use during renovations, expansions, or repairs.
→ Create a detailed digital report of the completed project using the 3D model.
→ Create a detailed digital report of the completed project using the 3D model.
2. Risk mitigation and emergency planning
→ Modeling potential project disruptions and assessing their impact on the schedule.
→ Identifying alternative approaches to meet project deadlines.
→ Identifying alternative approaches to meet project deadlines.
1. Facility management and operations planning
→ Create a 3D model after construction to enable facility managers to use it during commissioning, maintenance, and operations planning.
→ Overlay maintenance schedules on the model to optimize operations to ensure planned performance.
→ Overlay maintenance schedules on the model to optimize operations to ensure planned performance.
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