As part of this route alignment study, Plummer was able to utilize LiDAR data to conduct a preliminary investigation of the provided route. This short video walks through the utilization of full point cloud, LiDAR ground returns, and data extraction (hillshade and contours) helping designers determine the best route for the future waterline.
Plummer conducted a facility scan using reality capture tools to create an as-built model of this pump station. The virtual twin created for this project will aid in designs for retrofit. Facility scans like the one shown provide design teams with accurate and highly detailed information crucial to planning and design. We combine this technology with virtual walkthroughs to enhance client communication and increase efficiency throughout the design process. With facility scanning tools and reality capture technology, our team can cut costs by eliminating the need for project staff to revisit!
Our geospatial services team saves our clients time and money. As part of this Line-of-Sight Analysis, Plummer took available LiDAR data and conducted a 3D Line-of-Sight study between two locations the client provided. This analysis helped ensure there was a clear path between the proposed microwave links, avoiding trees, buildings, and other potential disruptions. A prior analysis put the tower in a location that Plummer was able to identify as problematic due to a high-voltage transmission line. Our team was able to conduct a feasibility study, confirm what wasn’t showing up in the prior analysis, and figure out a better way ultimately saving the client money.
Our drone capabilities enable unique remote sensing-based analysis. For the East Fork Water Reuse Project wetland, our geospatial services team was able to collect five band multispectral data via sUAS. This data helps map vegetation crucial to the wetland filtering process and enables year-over-year studies on plant population and health. Project staff use the results from the analysis to determine where to plant additional vegetation and how successful previous plantings were.
With an in-house Geospatial Data Team, we utilize the latest technologies to assist our design teams in understanding the ins and outs of project sites, ultimately leading to better-designed projects. These technologies include LiDAR (light image, detection, and ranging), unmanned aerial vehicles including drones, and digital modeling software. Our staff are experienced in providing topographic studies, survey-grade site models, high definition LiDAR scans, and high definition orthometric images. With our support, project teams obtain the data needed for efficient project deliveries.
Topographic / LiDAR Studies
Digital Surface Models
Drone Surveys
3D Models
Orthometric Imagery
Brian has nearly four decades of experience in pump and lift station design, pipeline design, and construction administration. He has designed and overseen the construction of more than 500 pump and lift stations, including new systems and rehabilitated systems for municipal, mining, and agricultural applications. His design experience includes lake intake, wet well, deep well, and booster stations. As a previous owner of a design/build firm, Brian was in charge of servicing pump stations and re-building pumps from various locations. This experience added to his awareness of pump station design to allow for ease of access and low maintenance.
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