Is carrying out a laser scanner survey a cost or an investment?
THE topographic surveys are still seen today as unnecessary costs on which to try to save as much as possible, but a well done laser scanner survey is essential for the success of the project and has numerous advantages for the client.
Let's see why it should be considered a investment and not a cost.
The importance of taking surveys correctly
Very often during the initial stages of a project to save costs avoid using technological solutions, because in the immediate future they are more expensive.
In particular, it is chosen to Do not use laser relief scanner Why too expensive and why extracting a complete and accurate point cloud, with the right degree of detail, can take time.
Laser scanners are therefore preferred other technologies, more fast but less innovative, without realizing that however a A well-made survey is essential right from the design stage of the building, to avoid errors during the design phase or worse, construction site shutdowns due to any problems.
The costs of a laser scanner survey
How much does it cost actually make a laser scanner survey?
The cost can vary based on different factors, such as the size and type of area to be scanned, the number of points needed for scanning, and the type of point cloud to extract (2D or 3D).
In general we start from around €1000 to even €30,000, based on the area to be surveyed.
For this reason it is always it is necessary to carry out inspections to understand the work to be done and the type of technology to be used to obtain a point cloud complete with all the information necessary for the project.
The disadvantages of saving on the survey
Choosing to save on the reliefs it may seem like a convenient choice, which allows you to save money, but you do not realize the risks that you may encounter.
- A low cost can mean inadequate technologies to carry out the surveys or personnel not qualified to carry out the work correctly;
- Making reliefs with traditional techniques always has a certain margin of error and personal interpretation, which can lead to problems on the construction site;
- Risk of making mistakes, causing slowdowns or worse moments of stop in the construction site and redesigns.
The consequence of all this is a suboptimal work management, with an obvious increase both the timing and costs of the project.
The advantages of laser scanner surveying
On the contrary, to make a survey with the best technologies and the correct one level of detail allows you to:
- To carry out surveys in short time and with less manpower;
- Obtain precise and detailed drawings even of complex buildings and particularly large areas or with areas that are difficult to access;
- Having a tool available to designers right away complete picture of the work to be done;
- Speed up and optimize work both in the design phase and on construction site;
- Making the right decisions even in critical phases of the project.
It is clear how all these advantages go to offset the initial cost of the laser scanner survey, allowing you to save on project management time and costs, thus making the the expense made was a real investment.
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