Benefits of Aerial Photogrammetry in Infrastructure Construction

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Aerial photogrammetry also known as drone photogrammetry. This technique, which uses aerial and ground images to obtain precise measurements and three-dimensional models, offers a number of key benefits for the planning and execution of public infrastructure projects.

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Graphic obtained through the aerial photogrammetry technique with drones.
  1. Precision and Accuracy: One of the greatest benefits of photogrammetry in public infrastructure construction is its ability to provide precise and accurate measurements. High-resolution aerial and ground images capture minute details of the terrain and existing structures. This allows engineers and architects to work with reliable data to make critical decisions in project design and execution.
  2. Reduction in Project Costs and Time: Photogrammetry significantly speeds up the topographic survey process and data capture. Compared to traditional manual measurement techniques or total stations, photogrammetry saves considerable time and resources. This results in reduced project costs and faster completion of public works.
  3. Improved Planning and Design: Photogrammetry provides a comprehensive and detailed view of the construction environment. Engineers and designers can use three-dimensional models to analyze the terrain, identify potential challenges, and optimize the placement of infrastructure. This leads to a more efficient design and the minimization of unforeseen problems during construction.
  4. Progress Monitoring and Control: During project execution, photogrammetry can be used for progress monitoring and control. By comparing images before and after the works, it is possible to evaluate the progress and quality of the work. This facilitates timely decision-making and allows deviations to be corrected before they become costly problems.
  5. Safety and Risk Reduction: Photogrammetry also contributes to improving safety in public works. By providing detailed information about terrain and site conditions, construction teams can identify and mitigate potential risks. Additionally, accurate planning reduces the likelihood of accidents and mishaps.
  6. Complete Project Documentation: Photogrammetry creates complete project documentation that includes images, 3D models, and detailed measurements. This is invaluable for future references, maintenance and possible infrastructure expansions. It also facilitates communication with stakeholders and reporting to regulatory authorities.
  7. Improved Decision Making: By having accurate and updated data in real time, project managers and authorities can make informed and strategic decisions. This is especially important in public infrastructure projects, where the financial and social implications are significant.
  8. Minimizing Environmental Impact: The ability to accurately assess terrain and environmental conditions allows project planners to minimize environmental impact. This includes protecting sensitive areas and implementing measures to reduce the ecological footprint of the building.

This technology has proven to be a valuable tool for engineers and architects working on public infrastructure projects, contributing to the creation of more efficient, sustainable and safe infrastructure for communities around the world. Contact Acero Estudio and request more information about our aerial photogrammetry service with the use of drones.

Warehouse refurbishment and 3D laser scanning

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With our experience in 3D laser scanning service we provide our client with the necessary information for the ideal location of their new warehouse facilities to store online purchase/delivery products.

Our mission was to provide precise information to evaluate how they could, with their means and facilities, allow the workflow of goods – for heavy vehicle access and general loading or unloading.

We help determine if a retrofit for this warehouse location could meet your requirements and generate the graphical information necessary to visualize existing conditions and solutions.

We carry out the survey of the 2D levels with a detailed study of the exterior, using a total station with global satellite navigation systems. Followed by taking 3D laser scanner data to generate a cloud of internal and external points of the place. Lastly, we performed 3D modeling where the collected data was analyzed to generate exact geometric shapes.

As a result, our client was able to make decisions quickly and accurately, resulting in notable savings in costs and time.

Another important point valued by the client was being able to verify both compliance with security requirements and evaluate the scope of actions and work flows.

Consult about our services. Our team can help you manage your projects optimally and at a higher level with the use of cutting-edge technological tools.

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We work in Peru to rebuild El Niño floods and prevent new ones

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Acero Estudio works in Peru to reconstruct El Niño floods and prevent new ones

The intense rains and river overflows caused the destruction of homes, bridges and roads, generating a large number of people affected and displaced. In addition, there were human losses and basic services such as the supply of drinking water and electricity were affected. Agricultural infrastructure also suffered considerable damage, affecting food production and the local economy, especially for the northern region.

The Authority for Reconstruction with Changes (ARCC) developed the Comprehensive Plan for Reconstruction with Changes (PIRCC) to restore all physical infrastructure damaged and destroyed by the El Niño Coastal Phenomenon.

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Acero Estudio collaborates in several reconstruction projects

From our headquarters in Peru we are developing the Topography Studies for the preparation of the project “Storm drainage of the city of Sullana”.

Additionally, within the study’s activities, we are carrying out field and office work on Geo-reference, Polygonals, Polygonal Leveling and Photogrammetry with Drones.

At Acero Estudio, a company specialized in topography services, we have a notable presence in Latin America (LATAM), as a consolidated company in the sector. With more than 25 years of experience and knowledge in the field of 3D Laser Scanning, BIM Consulting, CAD outsourcing service, Topography and Digital Twin, we have managed to establish a solid network of clients and strategic allies in various countries in the region through innovative products. and solutions,

Many thanks to our client TYPSA for the trust placed in us for the execution of the topography work.

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Advantages of using drones in construction

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Advantages of using drones in construction

The use of drones for construction management has been growing exponentially in recent years. They offer many advantages in terms of tracking, surveillance and location inspection with good, faster and more accurate results.

Below, we present some of the main advantages provided by the use of drones in the construction sector.

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Drones provide various benefits for construction, engineering and architecture

1. Precise mapping

Most of the time, manual data collection and map generation are labor-intensive and time-consuming tasks. Drones can speed up this process by 60-70%. They provide high resolution photos, video capture and data through a LiDAR sensor or through the drone photogrammetry technique.

The LiDAR sensor transmits a laser beam and measures its reflection. Very useful for mapping, especially in topography when there are difficulties in accessing technicians. Construction drone surveying not only simplifies mapping, but also facilitates 3D modeling and analysis.

2. Minimum risk

Drones can replace people in the process of ensuring safety when accessing certain places. By integrating the drone with the monitoring device, real-time information is obtained and problems in certain areas can be instantly identified.

Therefore, the risk of accidents involving people and heavy equipment can be reduced during inspections in areas prone to hazards and risks.

3. Monitoring productivity and responsibility in the field

Drones used in construction make it possible to monitor team productivity. They can also check whether the equipment is installed or not. Therefore, they can easily identify the issue that is causing the project to run slowly. Easy and effective management.

4. Greater effectiveness in Marketing

Photos and videos are the best options to show the project. Until the emergence of drones a few years ago, certain operations could only be carried out with a helicopter to take photos and videos.

The high cost of a helicopter flight has no comparison with the accessibility in economic terms of a drone flight. The costs related to obtaining photos and videos are not parallel to their quality, flexibility, time and safety compared to the drone. These solve the same difficulties effectively.

Thanks to this technology, marketing efforts gain more with high-quality images. You can capture gorgeous projects from different angles in a relatively short time. The company can satisfy stakeholders with progress they can see visually.

Conclusion

The application of drones for construction management provides various benefits regarding safety, costs and time. Drones increase project efficiency with rapid data collection, mapping, and analysis. Furthermore, the information obtained can provide additional advantages if it is integrated with specific computer applications for construction, as it automates management tasks with access to real-time data.

The future of drones in construction will not stop. These benefits are just a few examples. As the technology develops, drones are expected to help construction companies in a wider area.

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Optimize costs using geospatial 3D scanning and drone technology: precise volumetric analysis.

Acero Estudio’s team participated with its experience in data capture using the 3D laser scanner, GPS, Total Station and drones in this unusual project to provide a quick response and collaborate in the development process of a Due Diligence, whose purpose was to assess the acquisition of an industrial plant.

Our client was immersed in the process of urgently acquiring the property and needed reliable information about its spatial features to determine the quantities and value of the collected material.

Using our experience in handling various measurement scenarios, our team provided innovative technological solutions and accurate results.

The work was done in record time. Our challenge was to provide a solution that could accurately measure the volume of the material to later estimate transportation costs to another facility.

The procedure consisted of carrying out a 3D geospatial study and applying analytical methods to terrestrial or geographic data sets. The first step was to configure the control network with the total station and the GPS receiver.

The data collected from the 3D scanner and drone was processed using logging and photogrammetry software, quickly generating a 3D spatial representation of the facilities and material reserves. Finally, the spatial data was analyzed to calculate the volume of each individual reserve and plan the logistics of its relocation.

The result of the procedure was highly efficient. The time invested was less than estimated and this brought significant gains in all aspects. Without a doubt, an example of how the combination of technologies contributes to the fulfillment of our projects and the objectives of our clients.

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Laser Scanner in Cultural Heritage Management

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Use of 3D Laser Scanner for inventory of cultural assets, an incalculable added value.

The use of a 3D laser scanner allows us to capture and store precise information about our cultural heritage, to restore and maintain in perfect condition any element that makes up its geometry.

The artists, architects and engineers of our past, present and future deserve the correct conservation of their works and their digitization makes it possible to carry out this task in an optimal, easy and thorough way. His works are an essential part of the identity of our cities and our lives, although by habit they go unnoticed.

Our new 3D laser scanner uses the latest technology, acquiring the necessary information to precisely intervene in a building listed as cultural heritage. With interior and exterior laser scanning, a point cloud is generated from which measurements and an exact three-dimensional model can be obtained.

When it comes to generating information about buildings, Acero Estudio guarantees its clients precision, detail and compliance, with years of multidisciplinary experience.

Our team adheres to national and international standards with a range of cutting-edge services that adopt the latest technology in 3D laser scanning, modeling, virtual reality and aerial mapping.

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Agriculture from the air

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We have had the opportunity to participate in the Conference “Agriculture from the air: multidisciplinary data and drone spraying” at Barrax Rural Innovation HUB held on June 8 and organized by Acre.

An event that seeks to promote innovation in all its forms, digital transformation and rural agricultural development through the transmission of scientific and empirical information, as well as with field demonstrations of the potential of new market technologies.

The topics discussed generated interesting discussions regarding the opportunities and, sometimes, limitations that current legislation can pose when drones are used to spray agricultural fields. It is inevitable that the technology moves faster than the laws for its application, but it is There is no doubt that the greater the demand, these processes are more agile.

However, there is great potential and fewer drawbacks in collecting and processing accurate aerial data for soil and drainage analysis of crops, through which the health status can be monitored and their yield predicted.

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Drones, transversal tools beyond the AEC sector

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The technological advances of drones make their use multidisciplinary.

Today, its integrated technology has allowed the capture of valuable data through images, videos, thermal information and other data, but today its applications are completely transversal, also allowing the possibility of offering other services, ranging from generating statistical information in time real to being vehicles capable of spraying chemicals on crop fields.

Drones are becoming more accessible every day, however their capacity and applications are progressively increasing. Despite the possible limitations of these tools, it is imminent that carrying out tasks with the use of conventional methods can be expensive, dangerous and sometimes simply impossible when it comes to accessing complex areas in services such as construction monitoring or photogrammetry with drones.

There are sectors where drones have a greater impact, but their presence is increasing in all sectors. Below we detail some of those applications.

Acero Estudio is passionate about innovation. Our team is prepared for great challenges. Finding the “how to do it better” is always our goal, based on curiosity and experience we look for efficient solutions and seek to optimize resources when approaching a project. Ask us about our services and scope, you will be surprised by all the solutions that our fleet of drones can offer.

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The 3D laser scanner like never before seen

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Capturing the environment using a 3D laser scanner sometimes becomes an arduous task due to difficult access to certain locations.

FARO has integrated its 3D laser scanner with Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot for autonomous point cloud capture. This integration focuses on automated capture and its main advantage is the increase in efficiency and data analysis in real time as well as the ease obtained when reaching areas of difficult transit for people.

“Our construction customers need turnkey solutions for autonomous documentation and analysis on the jobsite. Boston Dynamics’ strategic alliance with Trimble has allowed us to collaboratively build that solution by combining our strengths in robotics and construction, respectively”

– Brian Ringley, Director of Building Products at Boston Dynamics

Without tools like these, scanning has never been easier. The combination of FARO and Boston Dynamics allows us to document changes on site in the moment and make important decisions in the field, rather than waiting hours or potentially days for information to be transmitted to our project staff.

At Acero Estudio, a company specialized in 3D laser scanning, we like to stay up to date with all the latest developments in the sector and we don’t miss a single one!

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The indispensable help of drones

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Drone technology is advancing at exponential rates and is increasingly accessible, which is why different sectors are taking advantage of and adopting drones in their work to drastically increase their efficiency. In other words, drones are changing the way businesses operate by reducing costs, saving time, improving safety and providing a direct return on investment, so their impact should not be ignored.

In particular, the use of drones in topography (topographic surveys with drones) represents a revolution. While the use of traditional methods provides more precision, the use of drones in this type of work offers more survey surface in the same period of time.

“There is a saying in the construction industry: “Time, cost and safety, pick two.” And what makes drones really transformative for us is that we can choose and improve all three.”

– Grant Hagen, Director of VDC, the Beck Group

As we already know, the use of drones brings with it a large number of advantages and each of these advantages has to do with their ability to reduce the time, danger and cost of the project. However, another very important factor to consider is this, are drones as accurate as traditional ground surveying methods?

For many years, the precision of drones has not lived up to their theoretical potential although this has begun to change. With drone solutions, a wide selection of surveying techniques is available that allows any project to be developed with excellent results.

At Acero Estudio, a company specialized in drones for topography, LIDAR and photogrammetry, we invested in drones for the development of this type of projects and we were not wrong. What are you waiting for to find out?

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