Concrete Imaging Technology Utilized To Scan A Slab On Grade Floor Inside A Hospital - Mt. Clemens, MI

At some point older buildings will experience problems with their existing sub-surface utilities. The pipes will eventually erode over time causing leaks, backups & breaks. This can cause major problems with production for the business if flooding or electrical issues arise.

A general contractor had a project inside a hospital in Mt. Clemens, MI where a plumbing pipe wasn’t draining properly due to erosion & clogging up. The contractor had to saw cut the concrete floor to access points along the pipe to repair it. The fact the project was inside an operating hospital, it was essential that no existing utilities were compromised during the demolition process. Prior to saw cutting the floor, the contractor needed information on any sub-surface utilities that might be passing through the areas. Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of the Ann Arbor & Detroit Michiganregion was contacted by the contractor to investigate the floor for sub-surface conduits. GPRS was able to mobilize to the site & utilize the latest in GPR technology to locate any obstructions in the proposed saw cutting areas. While scanning the specified areas, GPRS located numerous embedded conduits. They marked the paths of the obstructions directly on the surface & also provided the depths. They then communicated the findings to the general contractor to ensure clear understanding any obstructions located.

GPRS uses applications that are both safe & cost effective for everyone involved. The methods provide real-time results which allow projects to continue without hesitation. For more information regarding the services GPRS provides, contact Regional Manager of Michigan, Thaddeus Bullock, at 734.377.4551 or thaddeus.bullock@gprsinc.com.