Managing gas pipelines with modern construction and drones

Linear Projects Inspection & Monitoring (Lpim) is a specialized Geomatics service provider based in Bogotá, Colombia. With a team of 10 skilled professionals, Lpim focuses on inspection and monitoring with drones and advanced mapping software like Pix4D. Lpim’s core expertise lies in working with gas pipelines, oil pipelines, polyducts, and electrical transmission networks.

Drones and PIX4Dcloud for construction

With drones and PIX4Dcloud, Lpim wished to demonstrate how modern digital construction methods could improve a project’s accuracy and efficiency compared to traditional methods. In particular, with time savings, cost reduction, and the accuracy of the data collected. The project in question involved successfully managing the changes in protective coatings for gas pipelines.

Key challenges addressed by drone mapping with PIX4Dcloud

• Monitoring progress with documented records (such as images, measurements, and detailed comments)
• The creation of a detailed project timeline, allowed for periodic comparisons to ensure adherence to schedules
• Identifying and managing safety risks by providing a comprehensive view of the construction site, enabling preventive measures

Drone mapping gave a comprehensive overview of the construction progress, enabling accurate risk identification on site. PIX4Dcloud allowed for precise, georeferenced measurements and visually documented each construction stage, greatly improving communication and decision-making.

Overall, digital construction ensured precise measurements, reduced errors, and enhanced data quality. The use of advanced technologies also improved the monitoring and control of construction processes. The new methodology provided greater precision in work monitoring and control, backed by visual documentation, which in turn improved decision-making efficiency.

Modernizing workflows: from tradition to digital construction

One of the primary hurdles of the project was convincing stakeholders of the necessity to modernize their workflow. This involved demonstrating how these innovative methods could complement, improve, and eventually replace traditional approaches. Additionally, it was crucial to present results in a way that was innovative, interactive, and user-friendly—specifically through the use of dashboards that provided nearly real-time data. (CHECK!!!)

One of the key advantages of using Pix4D software is its friendly data volume management, allowing users to easily acquire, process, and treat geospatial data. With access to information from a shareable URL, Pix4D ensures that project teams can monitor and manage their work efficiently, regardless of location. This accessibility simplifies the workflow and enhances the overall project management experience.

Improving gas pipeline monitoring with digital solutions

Through the use of PIX4Dcloud, the project demonstrated significant improvements in monitoring methodologies for gas pipeline construction. The integration of these technologies enabled the generation of a detailed project timeline, optimizing the monitoring and management process.

The project's success highlighted the potential of this innovative approach in the Oil & Gas industry, showcasing how drones and photogrammetry software like PIX4Dcloud can improve construction monitoring. By reducing cost overruns and project delays, the digital workflow increased credibility and attracted more clients, laying the foundation for a new way of controlling construction projects.

Project details

Digital construction succeess

When considering software options, Pix4D stood out for its ease of use, stability, and reliable support. No other software was considered for this project, as Pix4D's capabilities made it the ideal choice for managing geospatial data and visualizing work progress in a straightforward, graphical manner.

The client observed significant improvements from using digital monitoring in gas pipeline construction through drones and photogrammetry software. The accuracy and reliability of the data strengthened the client's confidence, leading to better decision-making and greater satisfaction with the service provided.

Lpim successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of digital construction for the gas pipeline project using drones and PIX4Dcloud. By leveraging these modern technologies, the team increased precision, improved decision-making, and optimized workflow efficiency, all while reducing costs and delays. This case highlights how integrating modern technology can significantly enhance construction workflows.

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