 Frazier adopts groundbreaking layout technology
| 14 Aug 2013 |
In early 2012, Frazier became one of the first multi-state concrete companies to adopt robotic total station technology for standard layout tasks when they started using the iCON (Intelligent CONstruction) system from Leica Geosystems. Frazier’s leap to a robotic instrument (i.e., one that allows a single operator to control the total station from the prism by radio or Bluetooth) was groundbreaking. This way of working offers many advantages, compared to stringlines and tape measures. For example, most layout work can be done faster, with one man, rather than a two-man crew; the tablet PC provides connectivity allowing the upload of calculations from the CAD Operator directly to the field tablet; the ability to check the work of others thus helping to avoid very costly rework later. Furthermore, the layout is more accurate and final results are even better (i.e. floors even flatter). The use of the robotic instrument is leveraging Frazier’s previous investments in 3D CAD modeling, and may eventually lead to new services. Currently, Frazier has several employees trained to use the equipment, and two systems are constantly on the move from project to project. Frazier is proud to adopt the total station technology and leading the industry in finding new ways of doing things faster and more accurately. View detailed article here. |
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Frazier exceeded expectations by completing the project 17 days ahead of the baseline schedule. As a Project Superintendent I look forward to working with Frazier Masonry in the future.
- Joe Whipple - Project Superintendent - Soltek Pacific Construction
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