b'PROFILEABSOLUTE REALITY CAPTUREOFFERING A DIGITAL SOLUTION WHEN EXISTING DATA IS INCONSISTENT AND INACCURATEA bsolute Reality Capture (ARC) is a Saskatoon-basedtion of the area in a digital environment. The digital twin evolves with company established in February 2020.ARC comprisesthe buildingi.e., future planning, upgrades and facility management.three founding members from the construction com- We believe value can be added to a buildings life by providing insight munity leveraging backgrounds in architectural and mechanicalinto what is happening in the concealed spaces.Our vision is to en-consulting, prefabrication and advanced experience with thehance the value of a BIM deliverable by offering a true digital as-built BIM (Building Information Modelling) process. We started thethat includes equipment and systems within the buildings covered company to be proactive in advancing and revolutionizing howareas. The result is a facility manager that now has an X-ray vision of we work in the construction industry. We leverage technologiestheir building. that are effective at improving the design, coordination, andAs prefabrication becomes more prevalent, planning and accurate assessment. dimensions become even more critical. Fabrication designers can lever-Some common issues that continue to arise on a project are mis- age the point cloud (a set of data points in three dimensional space) to information and inaccurate data. This stems from outdated orcreate fab maps and ISO spools with the confidence that the pieces will nonexistent plans of a building. Site verification loses its appealfit when installed on-site.when you are spending more time confirming existing condi- The last year and a half of operation has been both rewarding and tions than advancing the project. Our motivation is to promotechallenging. We have worked closely with our clients to provide tailored the construction industry in Saskatchewan using the latest tech- solutions and deliverables for things like:nologies. We believe a digital deliverable of an existing space brings new meaning to the saying, Work smarter, not harder. Full 3D BIM models, where existing drawings were inaccurate or Our experience in the industry has shown us countless proj- did not exist, by scanning the existing spaces and modeling from ects that have encountered the same obstacles. We wantedthe point cloud.to provide something that is incredibly accurate with qualityScanning and analyzing floors for floor flatness to ensure proper imagery that everyone could use.Our vision was to deliver thedrainage.space in a digital format that can be explored, to assess existingMechanical room scans to allow for accurate location of mechani-conditions, and to have confidence in deriving dimensions wellcal, electrical and structural elements to ensure properly located within construction tolerances.Having the ability to examinenew services for a fully coordinated interference free project.the digital space present is beneficial to all parties planning and working on a facility. As a start-up company specializing in this incredible new technology, Additionally, we wanted to deliver something that industryARC is excited to enhance the way we work here in Saskatchewan.Our professionals could import into their modeling software or openexperience to date has made us realize that the reality of inconsistent in a viewer to explore the 3D imagery, which would dramaticallyand inaccurate data is very real, and we are excited to remedy this issue enhance design and coordination efforts.by bringing the site to you.Site access is always a challenge. Organizing a schedule that works with all interested parties and allows them to be there at the same time can be tricky. As we continue to build ARC and adapt to the changing times, we can offer virtual access to the site safely to those who need it.Reality capture of space creates a contribution to what is becom-ing known as the digital twin, an accurate physical representa-Mechanical PerspectiveMCAS 17'