Scantec GPR Services, Inc. in Edmonton and Calgary was contacted by PCL to locate reinforcement and conduits in an elevated, post-tension, concrete slab in Edmonton, AB. The customer was looking to core drill through the slab and did not wish to strike any power, post-tension cables or under slab contents during the process. Scantec GPR arrived on-site to supply the customer with concrete imaging without delay, providing the constructive information and keeping the project on schedule. Our standard turnaround time for scheduling projects is twenty-four to forty-eight hours and we are often available to be on projects for same-day service requests.
Ground Penetrating Radar was ideal for this site as it is an active new construction building in Edmonton with many people on site for the construction project working on different floors. GPR does not require the evacuation of the area as does traditional X-ray concrete imaging. GPR doesn’t emit any radiation and is completely safe to be around. Traditional X-ray is mostly done after hours; GPR can be done during normal business hours. All data findings were marked directly on the surface in real-time at the customer’s request, while the detailed on-site report was delivered within twenty-four hours. On this project, both top and bottom rebars were detected on one proposed drilling location. By using GPR in advance before drilling, our customer was able to revise their drilling plan to drill safely and avoid financial losses. Only one side of the slab is needed for scanning, so time and resources are much more ideal for the tight schedules and budgets of today’s construction projects. Transpointer was used to mark precisely the expected drilling locations on the other side of the slab.
Scantec GPR specializes in Ground Penetrating Radar services with an enormous amount of experience and specialization in concrete scanning, utility locating, and underground investigation. Scantec GPR can supply your project with the safest and most accurate ground penetrating radar service in the business. Safety, accuracy, and customer satisfaction are our top priorities for every project. High-quality service and quick response separate us from others.
If you are interested in learning more about our concrete scanning capabilities or other Ground Penetrating Radar applications such as thermal imaging used to locate radiant floor heating tubes, utilities locating, electrical and communication locating, underground storage tanks (USTs) locating, unmarked graves, void detection, and underground investigation, don’t hesitate to contact us for a demo or lunch and learn. Let us buy your team lunch so we can tell you more about ourselves and what we can offer your company.
Contact Scantec GPR at 587-917-1486 (Calgary) 780-246-2486 (Edmonton) or email: info@ScantecGPR.com today to schedule an appointment or with any inquiries.