Blenheim recently carried out a digital mapping survey of all heating and hot/cold water pipework at a the HRUC college campuses using a powerful scanning technology called LiDAR.
What is LiDAR?
LiDAR (Light Detection & Ranging) is a remote sensing technique that measures the time taken for a laser pulse to hit an object and return back to the source. The scanner Blenheim used was the GeoSLAM Revo RT, a scanner that emits 43,000 scanner points per second generating a map of the environment in real-time with an average accuracy of 6 mm.
Moving room to room taking extra care to go slowly in areas with high volumes of pipework, such as the boiler and plant rooms, we created a comprehensive detailed map of the building heating system in 1 day. The result for our client was a clear picture of the building today.
How did this survey help the college building managers?
On-site facilities managers at the college campuses were able to keep and use these 3D models to assist in the planning of all future works relating to the building. In addition this, it allowed for a thorough and accurate analysis of the current heating and water systems with the help of our accredited building service engineers. With the goal of increased efficiency through system optimisation and assessing the boilers, we were able to plan a more environmentally and economically friendly building for the future.
We also advised our client that they may be eligible for The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme grant, which is a fund for public sector bodies which goes toward heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures. Find out more about this scheme and check if your building may be eligible by looking here on the government website.
Would you like a digital map of your buildings heating and water systems? Please get in touch via the website, calling our offices on 0208 428 2288, or emailing us at info@blenheimbuilding.com