The Business Challenge
The client’s facility had evolved significantly over the years, with new equipment, changing workflows, and infrastructure upgrades having all taken place. However, one crucial piece was left behind: documentation.
The existing as-built drawings were now outdated, failing to represent the current state of the facility. This was a serious concern, especially since the client planned to expand operations by adding two additional conveyor lines and associated systems.
But there was more at stake, routine maintenance was already a headache. Teams regularly encountered inaccurate pipe locations, duct sizes, system mismatches, and missing documentation of structural and interior elements, leading to inefficiencies, risks, and downtime.
Without accurate as-builts, every future move whether for expansion, retrofitting, or even routine checks was going to be built on guesswork.
Client’s Initial Hurdles
- Existing as-built drawings were outdated and unreliable.
- Expansion plans were stalled due to lack of accurate facility data.
- Maintenance teams faced issues due to incorrect pipe and system layouts.
- Critical areas were undocumented or inaccessible for manual surveys.
- Traditional methods were time-consuming, risky, and lacked precision.
