How PBI Uses Survey, BIM, and 3D Lift Planning to Improve Efficiency and Deliver Real Value

Survey: Building a Reliable Project Foundation

Accurate survey data is the cornerstone of every successful project. PBI uses advanced surveying techniques to capture existing site conditions with high precision—ensuring designs and construction decisions are grounded in verified reality, not assumptions. This foundation delivers:

• Clear understanding of site conditions from day one
• Early detection of discrepancies or errors
• Fewer unexpected issues during construction
• Improved design accuracy and constructability
• Data-driven decisions throughout the project lifecycle

Building Information Modeling (BIM): Turning Data into Coordination

BIM serves as the central platform, integrating survey data and design information into intelligent, detailed 3D models. These models provide a shared, coordinated view for all stakeholders—enabling clearer communication and smarter decision-making. Through BIM, PBI achieves:

• Precise coordination of steel structural works
• Early identification and resolution of clashes before construction begins
• Clear visualization of design intent through detailed models
• More accurate scheduling, quantity takeoffs, and cost planning

Results: Fewer field changes, greater efficiency, and superior project quality.

3D Lift Plans: Enhancing Safety and Precision in the Field

For projects involving heavy or complex lifting operations, detailed planning is critical. PBI develops 3D lift plans to visualize and simulate lifting activities before any work begins on site. These plans allow teams to:

• Accurately model lift sequences
• Account for site-specific constraints
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in advance
• Improve coordination among crews, supervisors, and equipment operators

This proactive approach boosts jobsite safety, ensures regulatory compliance, and enables smoother execution of critical lifts.

Delivering Value Beyond Construction

By integrating survey, BIM, and 3D lift planning, PBI delivers measurable value across every project phase:

• Reduced risk and unforeseen costs
• Accelerated project schedules
• Greater construction accuracy
• Enhanced safety performance
• Clear visibility from concept through completion

Proven Performance on Complex Projects

PBI has successfully applied this integrated methodology on numerous complex, high-profile projects, proving its effectiveness in demanding environments. Notable examples include:

• ExxonMobil Energy Center – The Woodlands, Texas
• Formosa Plastics – Point Comfort, Texas
• Federal Inspection Service Renovation and Expansion at IAH – Houston, Texas
• Brickell City Centre – Miami, Florida
• United Technical Operations Center – Houston, Texas
• Museum of Fine Arts – Houston, Texas
• Project Shockwave – Jacksonville, Florida

These projects demonstrate how PBI transforms technology, meticulous planning, and deep expertise into precise execution and tangible results.

A Continued Commitment to Innovation and Execution Excellence

Through this integrated, technology-driven approach, PBI delivers engineering solutions that balance technical rigor with real-world practicality. Technology is never the goal—it is the powerful tool that enables stronger collaboration, better decision-making, and projects completed with confidence from start to finish. For a steel erection partner you can trust to get the job done promptly and correctly, contact PBI.