A general contractor reached out to Scantec GPR Services, Inc., operating in both Edmonton and Calgary, to detect reinforcement and conduits within a hollow-core concrete slab at a site in downtown Calgary, AB. The contractor needed to determine the safest and most efficient spot for core drilling. Scantec GPR responded promptly, delivering on-site concrete imaging to provide critical structural information and help maintain the project timeline. Typically, we schedule projects within 24 to 48 hours, though we frequently accommodate same-day service requests.
At the client’s request, all data findings were marked directly and permanently on the surface in real-time during the scan, and a detailed on-site report was provided within 24 hours. For this project, the slab was determined to be a precast hollow-core type, featuring a single layer of wire mesh and one strand within the solid section between the hollow cores. The hollow areas were precisely located and marked, offering ideal targets for core drilling. As scanning is only required from one side of the slab, the process is significantly more efficient—saving both time and resources, which is essential for today’s fast-paced construction schedules and tight budgets.
Scantec GPR Services specializes in Ground Penetrating Radar with extensive expertise in concrete scanning, utility locating, and subsurface investigations. We are committed to providing the safest and most accurate GPR services in the industry. Safety, precision, and customer satisfaction are the cornerstones of our approach, and our rapid response and high-quality service set us apart.
If you’d like to learn more about our concrete scanning services or other GPR applications—including thermal imaging for radiant floor heating, locating utilities, electrical and communication lines, underground storage tanks (USTs), unmarked graves, void detection, and more—reach out to us for a demonstration or to schedule a lunch-and-learn session. We’d be happy to treat your team to lunch and share how our services can support your projects.
Contact Scantec GPR at 587-917-1486 (Calgary) 780-246-2486 (Edmonton) or email: info@ScantecGPR.com today to schedule an appointment or with any inquiries.