WHITE PAPER: As-Built Data Is Critical for Project Success

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Digital twins and 3D scanning are an essential tool for efficiently capturing and updating as-built conditions of an existing facility.

The foundation of every successful project is clear and precise as-built drawings. However, a major challenge faced by many in our industry is that a significant number of assets have missing or outdated drawings. This can cause delays, errors, and inefficiencies, and cost overruns. It is critical to ensure that accurate and up-to-date as-built drawings are available from the outset.

Accuracy is vital in the world of energy projects, as every aspect of the project must be planned and executed with precision. As-built drawings serve as the blueprint for the project and ensure that everyone involved, from the workers on the ground to the facility managers, have a clear understanding of what is required. They eliminate guesswork and ensure that everyone is on the same page.

As-built information is also critical for ensuring safety. In our industry, safety must always be a top priority, and accurate understanding of the site conditions help to minimize potential hazards by providing clear instructions for workers to follow. They also help identify areas where additional safety measures may be necessary.

In addition to safety, as-built information plays a key role in reducing the risk of cost overruns. Improperly executed projects based on inaccurate drawings can lead to additional costs due to the need for additional materials, redoing work, or hiring additional workers. Accurate as-built drawings help to minimize these risks by providing a clear plan for the project.

Another benefit of reliable as-built drawings is their ability to minimize the risk of project delays. Delays can occur for many reasons, including the need to correct mistakes or make changes to the design. Accurate drawings reduce the likelihood of delays by providing a clear and concise plan for the project, ensuring that everyone involved understands the plan and is working from the same set of drawings.

As-built packages also play a critical role in ensuring that the finished product meets the required specifications. In the oil and gas industry, the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the finished product is of utmost importance, and accurate as-built drawings provide the foundation for ensuring that the finished product meets all required specifications and standards.

Finally, having reliable as-built data helps to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. Time is of the essence in our industry, and budgets are always tight. Up-to-date as-built drawings help to keep the project on track and ensure that all work is completed within the agreed timeframe and budget.

In conclusion, starting any project in the energy sector with accurate and up-to-date as-built drawings is essential for success. However, the problem of missing or outdated drawings is a common challenge faced by engineers and managers. ONSITE3D offers Digitization Programs and Enterprise Models for organizations with a large number of sites, making it efficient and cost-effective to create and access up-to-date as-built drawings.

Don’t let missing or outdated drawings hinder your next project. Take advantage of ONSITE3D’s solutions and ensure your success. Reach out to our team at [email protected] to book an educational session and learn more.

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