How Our Technology Contributes to the Final Product

Did you know that many earthwork contractors in the construction industry utilize advanced technology to ensure precision, efficiency, and quality in their work? Cenizo Services is one of them. For many project types, we capture and process extremely detailed and accurate data of the project area to analyze projects and create project models which are input into GPS systems within our heavy equipment. In fact, we do all of this in-house. This means that our own internal experts are analyzing project specs, creating models, and monitoring project progression. 

You may be thinking, “That sounds cool, but why exactly is all this “data” and “processing” and “technology” important? We didn’t have this type of stuff to perform earthwork in the past.” Great question! This article is intended to answer that question by explaining how we utilize technology in our construction process and how it contributes to a better end product. Read on… 

Before excavation-related earthwork ever begins, there are some extremely crucial preliminary steps that we take to prepare for the project: 

1. Survey the project.
   1. Our first step is to survey the project area with our drone. While flying, the drone captures topographical data.
2. Process the data from the survey to create a project model.
   1. The data gathered during the drone flight produces an orthomosaic file which is used to create a custom, digital 4D model of the project in our photogrammetry platform.
3. Meet with the customer for design approval.
   1. Once we have created a project model, we share the design with the project customer to ensure it is exactly what they are wanting for that project. If not, we make adjustments to the design. 
4. Connect the model to our heavy equipment.
   1. Once the model is completed, a file of the model is converted to machine control in our heavy equipment through a GPS system. 
5. Begin earthwork.
   1. The earthwork then ensues. Our operators’ expertise coupled with the GPS systems in our machines ensure the earthwork is performed with utmost efficiency, accuracy, and quality! 

The GPS equipment that is integrated into our machinery is so precise that it is able to cut grade to a tenth of an inch of elevation! While our talented operators are precise too, such technology helps us rise to a level of precision that is usually not possible by human skill alone. However, don’t get us wrong, even with all this great technology to help us out, it is still INTEGRAL that the heavy equipment operators in the machines be top-notch to achieve top-notch results! 

As we are performing the earthwork, we even use technology to check our progress and see if any updates to the project are needed. Sometimes projects change, and we are able to easily accommodate changes by updating our models and then updating the files that communicate with the GPS systems in our equipment. When a project is completed, we usually return to the site to capture photos and videos – utilizing technology once again to share the results of our work. Therefore, we employ the aid of technology during every step of the earthwork process – before earthwork begins, during earthwork, and after it is completed. 

While good-quality earthwork can be performed without the technology explained in this article, our drones, modeling platform, and GPS systems help ensure our earthwork is not just good quality, but the best possible quality.