Cushing Expands Services to Include 3D Laser Scanning

(PRESS RELEASE) CHICAGO – Cushing, a graphic imaging service provider, has announced the addition of 3D laser scanning to its construction and project management services.

With the investment, the company hopes to demonstrate its commitment to the architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate communities in Illinois.

“We are excited to bring 3D laser scanning to the Chicago market and to help our clients improve their processes at the onset of projects, while providing an exact as-built for our GC and owner clients, upon completion,” says Joseph X. Cushing, executive vice president, whose company has served Chicago for 90-plus years.

3D laser scanning is the process of analyzing an environment such as a warehouse, building, or related structure. The laser scanner creates “point-clouds” of data – a set of vertices in a 3D coordinate system – from the surface of an object. Typically, the data represent the external surface of an object and can be used to create 3D models of existing real estate. Scanning provides project managers with accurate data and clash prevention prior to construction.

The Cushing team invested in a Trimble X7 3D scanner, which works in both interior and exterior environments. Features include automatic registration, HDR imaging, and laser pointer. This allows for scan and BIM data to be referenced, registered, and refined in the field. It produces both photogrammetric and LIDAR scans.

“Trimble was the right choice because of the versatility and easy-to-use data visualization software,” adds Cushing. “Professionals can easily create AutoCAD drawing files or BIM models of existing conditions to launch into their conceptual design work.”

Customers can hire Cushing to perform scanning, with options to rent the scanner by the day and week. For a consultation, email [email protected] or call (312) 266-8228.