AB Surveying & Development (ABSD) has been selected as the official surveyor for the highly anticipated New Manila International Airport (NMIA) in Bulacan, also known as San Miguel Aerocity. Touted as the most modern airport in the Philippines to date, NMIA is a cornerstone infrastructure project that promises to revolutionize air travel in the country.
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ABSD’s primary role in this project will be to conduct Aerial LiDAR survey for volume computations, which are essential for determining the required construction materials. Accurate volume measurements are critical for construction, helping to avoid costly miscalculations. One misstep in this process could result in millions of pesos in wasted resources, making the precision of ABSD’s work crucial to the success of the project.
To guarantee precision, efficiency, and reliability, ABSD will deploy Aerial LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology for the survey. This cutting-edge technology allows for high-precision 3D mapping of the land, making it indispensable for projects that require absolute accuracy. With Aerial LiDAR, ABSD can capture data at a level of detail that traditional surveying methods cannot match. This method not only improves the speed of data collection but also ensures that measurements are accurate, mitigating any risk of errors that could delay construction timelines or inflate project costs.
In addition to their work on NMIA, AB Surveying has also been tapped by San Miguel Corporation for another major project: the rehabilitation of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Here, LiDAR technology will once again play a pivotal role. For the NAIA rehabilitation, ABSD will be using LiDAR to map the existing infrastructure, assess potential areas for improvement, and support the planning of runway expansions and terminal upgrades.
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LiDAR Technology for Every Industry and Platform
While Aerial LiDAR is the perfect fit for large-scale projects like NMIA and NAIA, AB Surveying & Development offers a range of LiDAR solutions designed to meet the unique needs of various industries. These different LiDAR platforms allow ABSD to provide tailored services for different environments and project requirements.
Aerial Bathymetric LiDAR: Revolutionizing Underwater Mapping
As the first company in Southeast Asia to offer Aerial Bathymetric LiDAR, ABSD provides a groundbreaking solution for mapping underwater landscapes. Bathymetric LiDAR can penetrate water and map features such as the seabed up to 2.5 secchi depth or 30 meters, depending on water clarity. This technology is indispensable for offshore developers, marine infrastructure projects, and coastal management.
Traditionally, surveying underwater areas has been slow and costly, relying on survey vessels that take considerable time to cover large areas. With Aerial Bathymetric LiDAR, ABSD eliminates the need for these vessels, allowing offshore developers to gather accurate seabed data quickly and efficiently from the air. This technology is a game-changer for industries such as offshore wind energy, oil and gas exploration, and marine construction.
Mobile and Terrestrial LiDAR: Versatility on the Ground
In addition to its aerial offerings, AB Surveying & Development also provides Mobile LiDAR and Terrestrial LiDAR services, expanding their ability to serve diverse industries with precision data collection.
Mobile LiDAR is an ideal solution for road and transportation projects, where it is used to generate detailed surface models of highways, bridges, and railways. This technology allows for rapid data collection while ensuring that surface features are captured with pinpoint accuracy, helping to streamline maintenance and construction planning.
Terrestrial LiDAR, on the other hand, is perfect for building and construction projects that require precise structural assessments. This ground-based method is especially useful for mapping buildings, tunnels, and complex infrastructure where high-resolution data is necessary for design and construction.
With these various LiDAR platforms, ABSD can tailor its services to meet the specific needs of each project, whether it’s surveying a coastline, mapping urban infrastructure, or assessing transportation networks.
By leveraging LiDAR, AB Surveying demonstrates its ability to provide accurate and dependable data, cementing its reputation as a leader in the field. The trust placed in ABSD by San Miguel Corporation, one of the Philippines’ largest conglomerates, speaks to the company’s capabilities and the reliability of its LiDAR technology in handling critical and complex projects.
As AB Surveying continues to contribute to the development of both NMIA and NAIA, it showcases how modern surveying techniques, particularly LiDAR, are transforming the construction and infrastructure sectors in the Philippines.
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