The Challenge
A microbrewery required accurate as-built documentation of its existing facility to support ongoing operations, maintenance, and future expansion. The available design package no longer reflected actual field conditions, and the lack of current P&IDs and 3D models made planning, troubleshooting, and training increasingly difficult as production demand grew.
The Solution
AsBuilt captured the true as-is conditions of the microbrewery using high-resolution 3D laser scanning. The scan data was processed into a detailed point cloud and converted into accurate 3D and BIM models that reflected the operational reality of the facility. Updated P&IDs were developed directly from the as-built conditions, providing the brewery with reliable documentation for day-to-day maintenance, capacity planning, and workforce training.
Project Highlights
- Updated P&IDs: Delivered current, accurate P&IDs to support maintenance and operational clarity in a complex piping environment.
- Production Planning: Enabled virtual layout and equipment planning in 3D to support capacity increases without disrupting operations.
- Employee Training: Provided a visual, end-to-end view of the brewing process to accelerate onboarding and improve understanding.
- Maintenance Efficiency: Allowed work orders and maintenance tasks to be reviewed and planned in 3D, reducing field time and safety exposure.
Deliverables
- Post-processed point cloud
- Navisworks model
- BIM model
- Updated P&IDs
