General Contractors
Reduce risk.
Accelerate efficiency.
Bring the digital model to the field
While buildings today are modeled digitally in software, they are laid out manually using measuring and marking devices. Manual work introduces the possibility of errors in a project, which create schedule delays and cost overruns. General contractors haven’t had a better option, until now. Dusty Robotics’ BIM-to-field automation brings digital building models directly onto the job site surface, ensuring that the correct design gets built correctly the first time.
With Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter, layout is printed for one or multiple trades in a fraction of the time of manual layout, resulting in significant schedule compression and the opportunity to turn over the building faster. Moreover, since all trades’ layout can be printed in a single pass, communication is significantly improved, conflicts in the field are resolved quickly and installation can commence almost immediately.
With Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter, layout is printed for one or multiple trades in a fraction of the time of manual layout, resulting in significant schedule compression and the opportunity to turn over the building faster. Moreover, since all trades’ layout can be printed in a single pass, communication is significantly improved, conflicts in the field are resolved quickly and installation can commence almost immediately.
Get it right the first time
Reduce risk
Print all trades' layout in a fraction of the time, allowing your team to start framing sooner in the schedule.
Build directly off the coordinated BIM model with 1/16” accuracy
Identify cross-trade conflicts before installation starts
Optimize collaboration
between trades
Rework is costly and delays schedules, but when conflicts are not identified until installation, it’s inevitable. With separate layout schedules, disparate data, and profits at stake, collaboration across trades is challenging. Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter automates multi-trade layout, enabling trades to work together from the beginning. Workers from each trade can walk the floor together to identify potential errors, collaborating to improve the layout, instead of assigning blame.
Dusty Multi-Trade Layout:
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"Collaboration with all trade partners (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, framing and drywall) on layout strategy and responsibilities simultaneously, done via the use of Dusty Robotics, delivered the project nearly three months ahead of schedule at a cost savings of approximately $3 million for the client."
Skanska USA
Build directly
off the BIM
Rework is costly and delays schedules, but when conflicts are not identified until installation, it’s inevitable. With separate layout schedules, disparate data, and profits at stake, collaboration across trades is challenging. Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter automates multi-trade layout, enabling trades to work together from the beginning. Workers from each trade can walk the floor together to identify potential errors, collaborating to improve the layout, instead of assigning blame.
“Dusty is going to be a game changer. It's bringing back what was designed on the slab quickly, efficiently, and accurately."
VP, Innovation & Technology, PARIC Corporation
Compress construction
schedules
Traditionally, layout consumes several weeks on the construction schedule, allowing time for each trade to mark its measurements manually. Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter printing multi-trade layout in a single pass compresses weeks of work into mere days.
Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter empowers the team to:
Complete Layout 10x Faster
Start Installation Weeks Earlier
“With Dusty, we’re not only getting 100% accuracy but getting 4-5x improvement in just the layout speed.”
Joey Davalos
SPW BIM Manager, DPR Construction
How the FieldPrinter works
Automated Layout
Frequently asked questions
What is automated layout?
Layout robots automate the process of transferring digital models (BIM or CAD files) out to the field in full size on the floor of the construction site. They are generally used by layout crews who would otherwise be manually marking layout on the floor, either using measuring tape and chalk lines, or with total stations.
What is multi-trade layout?
Multi-trade layout is the process of printing multiple trades’ layout using a layout robot to complete coordinated layout in a fraction of the time as traditional methods. Multi-trade layout incorporates multiple CAD or BIM files, from each of the different trades, and combines them together to be printed in a single pass over the floor. Robotic multi-trade layout gives significant schedule compression and enables installation to commence almost immediately.
How do I pay for it, given that subs typically perform layout?
There are multiple ways to structure agreements between GCs and their trade partners. We would be happy to walk you through the options we’ve seen work and discuss options for your particular solution. Please contact us for a free consultation!
How do I get my subs to buy in to multi-trade layout?
BIM-to-field automated layout benefits all participants in the construction process. Our sales team is well-versed in getting subs on board with robotic multi-trade layout, and they would be happy to assist you on your project. Please contact our sales team to see how we can help you get your subs on board so you all get the benefits of automated layout.
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Find out how the Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter can help you increase accuracy, communication, and speed on your next project.
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The FieldPrinter is currently available in the US.
