3-D Imaging and Coordination Tools keys to worker and tenant health
Lexington, KY – With governors across the Southeast guiding the process of economic reengagement, the team at Paladin, Inc, has been receiving increased interest from commercial construction clients seeking the best way to get back to work while keeping their employees and tenants safe in the “age of COVID-19.”
“If there is one phrase to describe the way the construction business has always worked, it would be ‘shoulder to shoulder,’” said Candice Rogers, President of Paladin and Co-Owner of Paladin DTS. “The threat of coronavirus is changing that dynamic, whether we’re talking about an architect and engineer standing side by side over a set of drawings or construction workers installing a rooftop unit together. Months of teleworking have convinced leaders that technology can enhance business, so they’re very open to exploring the unforeseen benefits of 3-D and BIM tools.”
Rogers and the team at her company’s new subsidiary, Paladin DTS, believe the emerging potential for Building Information Management (BIM) tools and 3-D Coordination lies in their ability to protect the health of workers on the job site by reducing the amount of extended in-person contact.
“People have long, appropriately thought of these technology tools in terms of their power to improve quality and save money,” said Chad Riegle, Paladin’s Director of Virtual Design Services. “We’re showing clients that they can also help them deploy highly-coordinated installations as a way to limit on-site exposure for the hardworking people who are actually turning the wrenches.”
Technology tools are also impacting the day-to-day maintenance of buildings that have entered service, helping managers limit the exposure of valuable technicians and occupants. With their ability to pinpoint the source of problems, 3-D imaging and remote monitoring enable advance planning of a maintenance call as a way to limit time on site.
“Controls and Maintenance teams with a clear picture of the situation need not waste time hunting for the malfunctioning valves and equipment,” concluded Riegle. “With the right data and a clear plan, they can get into a building, fix the problem and get clear in a rapid fashion, saving time, money and, most importantly, limiting exposure for anyone in the building, themselves included. That’s a clear benefit of technology.”
For more information about utilizing 3-D tools and BIM resources in the era of COVID-19, visit PaladinDTS.com or email [email protected].
Paladin, Inc. is known across Kentucky as a game changer in building systems and the built environment, bringing a spirit of innovation to the design, testing, management and operation of top-quality buildings across the public and private sector. With expertise in building engineering and commissioning, Paladin is uniquely adept at creating collaborative solutions for building owners. For more information, visit www.Paladinengineers.com or visit www.PaladinDTS.com