Prevost Car

3D Scanning a bus factory

Setting the scene

As part of a project for Prevost, pointSpace was mandated to carry out the 3D scanning of an area of approximately 5,700 sq. ft. located in a facility in Sainte-Claire, Quebec.


The objective was to capture existing conditions in order to produce precise documentation of the area to be surveyed. The project aimed in particular to provide the necessary information for site understanding and subsequent planning.


The scanning needed to cover the structural and technical elements present in the area, including the main building components as well as certain specific equipment.



Proposed solutions

To meet the project requirements, the following elements were included in the scope:


  • Indoor 3D Scanning
  • Scanning of an area of approximately 5,700 sq. ft.
  • Scan performed with selected key areas captured in color
  • File delivery in RCP or e57 format

  • Modeling and Drawings - Production of a 3D model and drawings (Revit) including:
  • Openings
  • Partitions
  • Joists and main beams
  • Ceilings
  • Mezzanines
  • Ventilation
  • Lighting
  • Floor markings

  • Included Equipment (simplified modeling with accurate positioning)
  • Fixtures
  • Overhead cranes, lifting gantries, and rails
  • Welders and suspended cable reels (coarse modeling)
  • Elevated walkways

Gains

Thanks to pointSpace’s intervention, the client was able to:


  • Access accurate and comprehensive existing-condition data
  • The 3D scanning and detailed documentation of the 5,700 sq. ft. area provided a reliable representation of the space, including structural, architectural, and selected equipment elements.

  • Improve understanding of the facility layout
  • With a complete view of openings, partitions, structural components, and systems such as ventilation and lighting, the project team gained a clearer understanding of the existing environment.

  • Support planning and coordination efforts
  • The Revit model and associated drawings enabled better visualization of the space, supporting planning activities and coordination around the integration of future work within the facility.

  • Work with precise positioning of key equipment
  • The inclusion of major equipment (such as cranes, gantries, and fixtures) with accurate placement allowed the team to consider spatial constraints and layout interactions in their planning.



"Excellent scan quality and modeling. We had two sections of the plant scanned, which allowed us to validate measurements accurately and assess the space constraints of certain workstations before making physical changes.


Louis, Maxime, and Thomas are attentive and know how to meet the needs. Great service!"


- Ulric Roy-Pelletier

Mechanical processes technician

Prevost

Why pointSpace ?

Our mission is simple: to bring the building directly to our customers' computers. With accurate data and intuitive access, we enable our partners like Reitmans to gain time, efficiency and control over their projects.



Article by

Louis Dallaire


A graduate of ÉTS in operations and logistics engineering, Louis is passionate about the industrial world. His goal with pointSpace is to make data management and use accessible, because it's not always necessary to use complex tools to solve simple problems !

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