Every Shutdown Matters — How FARO LiDAR As-Builts Save Time, Money and Risk
Shutdowns are expensive, tight windows where every minute and every decision has a cost. Yet so many shutdown teams still rely on outdated drawings, manual measurements and guesswork — rather than knowing exactly what exists in the plant before design and fabrication begin.
That’s where FARO LiDAR as-built scanning makes a dramatic difference.
If your shutdown project expects components to “just fit” without an accurate as-built model, you’re risking rework, delays and blown budgets.
Why As-Builts Matter
Plants evolve over time:
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steel moves under load
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pipework gets rerouted
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emergency repairs change geometry
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modifications go undocumented
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equipment swaps don’t make it back to CAD
By the time you plan a shutdown, the drawings on file are often not representative of the real plant conditions. Designing from legacy data is a setup for site clashes and costly fixes during the outage.
FARO LiDAR Captures What’s Really There
Laser scanning captures the true as-built plant geometry in high-resolution point clouds. This becomes the single source of truth for:
✔ accurate design
✔ clash detection
✔ fabrication-ready models
✔ installation sequencing
✔ reduced site rework
Suddenly, ambiguity disappears — and confidence increases.
How This Helps Shutdowns Fit Together
Instead of relying on assumptions or outdated plans:
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designers work in real coordinates
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fabricators build to actual conditions
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site crews install with confidence
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shutdown risk is reduced
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costs stay under control
Scanning before design is not an unnecessary add-on — it’s foundational to predictable shutdown outcomes.
Read the Full Guide
We’ve published a detailed article explaining how FARO LiDAR as-builts support every stage of shutdown planning and execution:
👉 Every Shutdown Matters — FARO LiDAR As-Builts
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/every-shutdown-matters-faro-lidar-as-builts/
