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AsBuilt for the Removal of Fuel Gas Heaters and Isolation Valves

Piping

3D Scan & Model

September 13, 2024

AsBuilt delivered an engineering package to support safe removal of uncommissioned fuel gas heaters and associated piping at a power plant. Scan-supported analysis ensured code-compliant valve replacement and system integrity.

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AsBuilt of 2 Stations and associated Duct Work

Dust Collection

3D Scan & Model

October 3, 2024

AsBuilt captured accurate as-built conditions for two stations and existing ductwork to support integration of a new baghouse system. Laser scanning and 3D modeling provided reliable design backgrounds for planning and installation.

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AsBuilt of Bunker Discharge Chutes

Coal Handling

3D Scan & Model

September 10, 2024

AsBuilt captured accurate as-built conditions of bunker discharge chutes to support redesign efforts aimed at eliminating coal pluggage during discharge to feeders. Scan-based models enabled precise planning for new chute installation.

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AsBuilt of Baghouses

Power

3D Scan & Model

August 9, 2024

AsBuilt captured accurate as-built conditions for two legacy baghouses to support equipment upgrade planning. Laser scanning and 3D modeling replaced outdated documentation and enabled confident coordination and execution.

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AsBuilt of Bunker Discharge Gates and Chutes

Power

3D Scan & Model

October 3, 2024

AsBuilt supported the redesign and installation of bunker discharge chutes at a power plant to eliminate coal pluggage issues. Laser scanning and engineering-driven design enabled accurate fabrication and seamless integration with existing systems.

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Reality Capture

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Data Center Construction Boom: Why Scan-Based As-Builts Win Projects

Data center construction is surging and schedules are compressing. Learn the market stats driving demand and how scan-based as-builts reduce risk, speed installs, and help teams win data center projects.

Reality Capture

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Thousands of Engineering Firms, but Only Three Categories

Engineering firms fall into three categories based on how they handle existing conditions. Learn why reality capture and 3D scanning create more predictable outcomes.

Power

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How 3D Scanning & As-Builts Reduce Risk in Power & Utilities

See how 3D scanning and accurate as-built drawings help power and utility owners manage deviation analysis, thermal risk, and MOC with confidence.

Risk & Planning

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The Hidden Cost of Outdated As-Built Drawings in Industrial Projects

Outdated as-built drawings increase risk, rework, and downtime in industrial projects. Learn how accurate existing-condition data reduces hidden costs.

Risk & Planning

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Why Retrofit & Brownfield Projects Fail Before Construction Starts

Retrofit and brownfield projects fail early due to missing baseline data. Learn why surprises happen—and how accurate reality capture prevents them.

Risk & Planning

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Reduce Risk and Costly Mistakes by Ensuring Your RFQ Is 100% Accurate Through 3D Scanning

Accurate RFQs reduce risk and costly mistakes. Learn how 3D laser scanning improves scope clarity, pricing accuracy, and project outcomes.

BIM & Coordination

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Streamlining BIM Coordination for MEPF Trades: Helping Trades Meet General Contractor Requirements

General contractors rely on BIM coordination to control risk and schedules. Learn how accurate existing-condition data improves MEPF coordination and reduces conflicts.

Risk & Planning

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How Reality Capture Decreases Risk and Boosts Efficiency

Reality capture reduces project risk and improves efficiency by replacing assumptions with accurate existing-condition data from the start.

Project Execution

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3D Scanning for Construction Project Management

3D scanning helps construction project managers improve coordination, control schedules, and reduce risk by starting with accurate existing-condition data.

Reality Capture

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Enhancing Communication and Gaining Insight Using 3D Reality Capture

3D reality capture improves communication, alignment, and decision-making by giving project teams a shared, accurate view of existing conditions.

Business Case

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A Better Way to Reduce Engineering Costs

Engineering costs increase due to rework and uncertainty. Learn how accurate existing-condition data reduces redesign, improves coordination, and protects margins.

Announcements

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Built From the Field Up: The Origin Story of Acensium and AsBuilt

Founded in 2003, Acensium and its AsBuilt division were created to solve real industrial engineering problems. Learn how field-driven expertise, safety, and 3D reality capture shaped their mission.

Reality Capture

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3D Scanning Provides a Digital Twin As-Built for Demolition & Installation Projects

3D laser scanning creates accurate digital twins that reduce risk, improve planning, and support safe demolition and precise installation projects.

Reality Capture

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How Engineering Firms Can Leverage 3D Reality Capture

Engineering firms can utilize 3D technology to increase accuracy and reduce costs. Learn how engineers can utilize 3D before, during and after projects.

Reality Capture

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3D Building Scanning for Retail Renovation

Retail renovation projects often fail due to inaccurate building information. Learn how 3D building scanning reduces risk, improves coordination, and prevents rework.

Risk & Planning

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How to Reduce Contingency Risk with 3D Scanning

Learn how 3D laser scanning reduces contingency risk by eliminating uncertainty around existing conditions, enabling smarter budgets and more confident project planning.

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