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Construction Technology for Mechanical Contractors

RECOMMENDED TECHNOLOGY FOR MECHANICAL LAYOUT, SITE CAPTURE AND INSTALLATION VERIFICATION

BuildingPoint SA helps mechanical contractors connect coordinated models with accurate field work. Explore tools for capturing existing conditions, preparing layout points, positioning building services and checking installed mechanical systems.

Better Coordination for Mechanical Construction

Pipework, ducting, HVAC equipment and supports often compete for space with structural elements and other services. BuildingPoint SA helps mechanical teams understand existing conditions, take coordinated information to site and check completed work. Connected layout, scanning and collaboration tools can reduce manual measurement and help teams address installation differences earlier.

 

Tools for Every Phase

Explore tools for capturing complex plant spaces, preparing mechanical layout points and checking installed pipework and ducting against the design.

Capture and Coordinate

Understand existing plant rooms and service spaces before planning new mechanical work.

NavVis laser scanning device capturing 3D geometry for reality capture in South Africa

NavVis MLX

Capture confined plant rooms and service corridors quickly while walking through the site.

EdgeWise

Model existing pipes and ducts from suitable point cloud data to support mechanical coordination.

NavVis CLX

Document existing facility areas with mobile LiDAR data for site assessment and scan-to-BIM workflows.

Prepare and Lay Out

Prepare mechanical layout data and position services using coordinated project information.

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Trimble Field Points

Generate field layout points for pipework, ducting, supports, sleeves and equipment positions.

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Trimble FieldLink Office

Prepare, review and share mechanical layout points with field crews before installation.

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Trimble Ri

Set out mechanical supports, penetrations and plant positions with robotic layout equipment integrated with FieldLink.

Install and Verify

Carry layout information into the field and check completed work against coordinated plans.

Simplify your data preparation & analysis with trimble field link office

Trimble FieldLink

Use prepared points and compatible positioning equipment to guide mechanical layout on site.

Verity

Compare scans of installed mechanical services with the model to identify differences and support quality checks.

Trimble X9 laser scanner used for reality capture in South Africa for accurate 3D data capture

Trimble X9

Capture detailed as-built conditions in congested plant areas for piping layouts and installation checks.

Why Mechanical Contractors Choose BuildingPoint SA

  • Position pipework, ducting, supports and equipment using prepared layout information
  • Reduce manual measurement and avoidable installation rework
  • Plan more effectively in congested plant rooms and service areas
  • Coordinate mechanical work with structural and other building systems
  • Identify differences between installed services and coordinated designs
  • Capture progress and as-built information
  • Get local product guidance, implementation support and training

Let’s Talk About Your Mechanical Workflow

Need a clearer way to coordinate mechanical services, set out work or document installations?

Tell us about your project and the challenges your team faces. We’ll help you choose technology that fits your workflow.

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