SRQ Magazine | BRANDSTORY: Firmo Construction September 2020

OPTIMIZATION & COST SAVINGS THROUGH VR TECHNOLOGY

Earlier this year, Firmo was hired to construct the first Tru by Hilton in the region. Located in Bradenton, the newest Hilton model is a ground-up build that will feature 80+ rooms. The build is an infill lot development, an approach that aims to maximize ecological benefits and reduce development pressure on surrounding areas, and is also involving Virtual Reality (VR) technology to ensure accuracy, troubleshoot potential construction issues, and reduce the overall cost of construction. “Construction in the field is a constant evolution. There’s no longer time or the need to fix issues the old way, which was taking a tape measure and spending days on site documenting discrepancies and fixing them,” explains Collin. “With this VR approach, not only does it take into account the variations in construction plans from architect to engineer to construction, it also avoids crazy situations and most importantly, saves cost for the owner.”

Currently more than halfway complete, the VR capabilities for this project utilizes Lidar scanning to provide a 3-D scan and the ability to virtually walk through the entire space before the walls are covered, including framing, pipes, and electrical wiring. This technology is also everlasting in its benefits as future maintenance or remodel issues when the hotel starts aging can be assessed, analyzed, or diagnosed through the headset before any walls are opened up. Firmo’s technology, though still in its infancy, is a game changer for an industry with countless moving parts, close to no margin of error, and walls that hide the important parts.

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