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In addition to the scan data collected at each scanned location, 360° panoramic photos are taken and embedded directly into the pdf file of the survey drawing. These panoramic photos cover the entire scanned area and are taken with a High resolution camera. This additional information can provide a better understanding of the existing conditions of your project and allows for quick design decisions. Project Example: A Utah mining company needed tomake modi- fications to their Mill Works Building. 3D laser scanning technology was utilized in the design stage of this project. A scan of the build- ing was completed and the data collected was used to create a 3D model of the facility. The model was then used to design modifica- tions around the existing conditions. It is much better to determine conflicts on your computer monitor rather than discovering them during the construction phase. This process greatly reduces those costly over-runs and change orders. In addition, the amount of time the Mills Work Building is out of service due to modifications is greatly reduced. Volume Calculations: Are you tired of using traditional methods to get volume measurements, just to find out that they weren’t accurate? Are accurate monthly volume reports important to your bottom line? If the answer is yes, then the use of 3D laser scan- ning technology will give you the confidence to accurately report volume numbers. Project Example: Several Utah mines use 3D laser scanning tech- nology to accurately measure stock piles for monthly reporting. The use of this technology provides the confidence that volume measurements are accurate and monthly reports reflect accurate numbers. What’s the bottom line? It all boils down to more for less, more accurate data gathered in less time making the completion of the project correct the first time. No more costly over-runs and change orders due to inaccurate data. The use of this technology will not only save you time andmoney, it can help youmake better design decisions. Better design decisions equal better management decisions. So start jumping! About McNeil Engineering: McNeil Engineering is a leader in the Intermountain West in the use of 3D laser scanning technology. McNeil Engineering has been utilizing this relatively new technology for the past several years. McNeil Engineering’s goal is to bring the entire site to your desktop and give you the visual and measurable tools tomake your project more successful. We currently do volume calculations and modification scans for a number of Utah mining companies and would love to talk with you about how this tech- nology can help your bottom line. For more information about 3D laser scanning technology you can contact Mike Hoffman, mike@ mcneileng.com or Troy Taylor, troy@mcneileng.com . 3D laser scanning technology was utilized in the design stage of this project. A scan of the building was completed and the data collected was used to create a 3D model of the facility. 11