Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina had the opportunity to team up with a very reputable general contractor to scan the concrete slab of a parking structure across the street from Bank of America Stadium. The client needed to know what lay beneath the concrete surface, whether it was rebar, post tension cables, or conduits. They were hired to build and add more support to the parking structure. The SIM 101 certified project manager was able to identify all of the critical targets inside the concrete beams and concerned areas on the elevated concrete slab. It was important for the contractor to be able to drill cores without striking those targets. Every construction project is different in its own way. There are many different types of concrete structures that have their own unique targets that cannot be struck, but they all have something in common in that the unknowns cannot be struck during drilling or saw cutting.

Having a method or procedure in place that limits your exposure and controls risk is a valuable asset. Having the ability to control cost limits the risk of losing money or profit on your construction project. Have the ability to determine the precise location of rebar, post tension, and conduits limits the risk of having a utility strike, injury, project delay, or repair.

Ground Penetrating Radar is another tool in a contractor’s toolbox for helping to limit the risk associated with construction projects. Further, they want to know that all options have been exercised to limit these risks. Join them. Pick up the phone or shoot a quick email to the team at Ground Penetrating Radar Systems and let us tell you what information we can provide to your project that will help limit the overall risk and exposure you as the contractor/owner are carrying. Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC is a nationwide company with local offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Columbia, SC. If you are looking to schedule, please reach out to 704.582.3219 or email us at midatlanticinfo@gprsinc.com. We look forward to serving you on your projects.

GPRS does not provide geophysical, geological, land surveying or engineering services. If you need such services, please contact an appropriate professional.