INVAR Landmeters (INVAR), a renowned surveying company based in Belgium, specializes in providing precise and reliable land surveying services. With a strong reputation for accuracy and innovation, INVAR consistently seeks to improve its methodologies and tools to better serve its clients. Geo Solutions, a trusted partner of Datumate, plays a crucial role in introducing and implementing cutting-edge surveying technologies to firms like bij INVAR. Through this collaboration, INVAR Landmeters was introduced to DatuBIM, a powerful cloud-based platform designed to revolutionize the way surveying data is captured, processed, and utilized. Laurens Behaeghe and Jeroen Coudron from INVAR Landmeters, along with Kevin Delaplace from Geo Solutions, shared their insights on how DatuBIM has transformed their operations and enhanced their service delivery.
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Belgium
Main benefits
Time savings
Enhanced visibility and quality control
Improved collaboration
Discovering DatuBIM
INVAR Landmeters was initially introduced to DatuBIM through a client recommendation. They were looking for a solution that could handle reality capture without overwhelming clients with massive point clouds, which often caused computer crashes. Geo Solutions, a Datumate partner, demonstrated how DatuBIM’s cloud-based platform allowed clients to access data online, eliminating the need for powerful hardware.
Learning and Adoption
INVAR Landmeters team found DatuBIM incredibly intuitive. After a brief one-hour training session with Geo Solutions, they were proficient in using the platform. Compared to other software tools, DatuBIM’s ease of use and efficiency were clear advantages. The cloud-based processing freed up local computer resources, allowing the team to multitask and improve productivity.
Operational Efficiency and Flexibility
Before adopting DatuBIM, INVAR faced challenges in data handling and client communication. Sending large data sets to clients required extensive processing and transfer time. With DatuBIM, data is cloud-based and easily accessible online. This flexibility has been crucial for managing large projects with multiple flights and extensive data.
Laurens highlighted a project with 36 flights, where DatuBIM allowed them to access historical data with just two clicks quickly. The platform’s user-friendly interface enabled even non-technical team members to take high-quality screenshots for logistics planning and driver communication.
Enhanced Collaboration and Communication
DatuBIM has transformed INVAR’s collaboration with clients and subcontractors. The platform is a powerful communication tool, allowing all parties to visualize and analyze data in real time. For example, during bi-weekly meetings with different teams, DatuBIM helps resolve most issues without needing on-site visits, saving significant time and money.
The ability to measure stockpiles and monitor site changes over time has streamlined bij INVAR’s operations. Laurens estimated that using DatuBIM for drone surveys is more cost-efficient, and the data is more complete and detailed than traditional methods.
Real-World Impact
In January, a site accident caused a sinkhole. Using DatuBIM, INVAR could measure soil cracks remotely, avoiding sending personnel into dangerous areas. Additionally, the platform has been instrumental in managing polluted sites and ensuring accurate billing for subcontractors by providing precise quantity measurements.
Conclusion
DatuBIM has revolutionized INVAR Landmeters‘ surveying process, offering an intuitive, cloud-based solution that enhances efficiency, collaboration, and safety. The partnership with Geo Solutions and the support from Datumate have been instrumental in achieving these improvements, making DatuBIM an invaluable tool for INVAR‘s operations.
Summary of Benefits
Quality Control
DatuBIM offers enhanced accuracy and precision in measurements, enabling users to monitor site changes over time and compare data from different periods. Its detailed analysis capabilities include elevation tracking and damage identification, providing comprehensive quality control.
Time Savings
The cloud-based technology of DatuBIM ensures faster data processing, freeing up local computer resources. It provides quick access to historical data with just a few clicks and supports efficient project management with fewer on-site visits required.
Cost Efficiency
Cost Efficiency: DatuBIM reduces costs associated with traditional surveying methods and lowers expenses for drone surveys compared to hiring surveying teams. It also allows for more accurate billing for subcontractors based on precise quantity measurements.
Improved Collaboration
DatuBIM facilitates real-time data sharing and analysis during team meetings, ensuring seamless communication between different parties involved in a project. It also offers easy access to data for clients and subcontractors via online platforms.