For this project, the client required a topographical survey along a 21-kilometer roadway, comprising 434 sections, to highlight the embankment size, slope geometry, and position of the road curb to replace and install barrier protectors. ConsulCAD was invited to submit a tender but faced survey challenges due to the dense vegetation at the roadside and near the underpass, compounded by a tight schedule. They needed an integrated solution to model a large volume of captured data quickly and accurately, then present it to the client.

After considering their options, ConsulCAD used MicroStation to process mobile, LiDAR-captured point clouds totaling 40 gigabytes, within a 3-centimeter accuracy. Using Bentley’s 3D modeling application simplified and accelerated management of the voluminous point cloud data and 3D elements, saving time and delivery costs. MicroStation provided a viable digital solution that sets a benchmark for the continued future use of the modeling technology.

Project Playbook: MicroStation