From Four Days to Four Hours with CivDot Mini

DPR Construction is an industry leader in delivering modular office solutions for large-scale construction projects. When faced with the challenge of manually laying out foundation pads for their modular “Lego-like” office buildings, DPR Construction sought an automated solution to get the job done in hours instead of days. This led them to CivDot Mini by Civ Robotics, a compact layout robot tailored for precise, outdoor construction applications with GNSS capabilities.

Challenges:

Traditionally, DPR’s layout process involved four-person crews manually marking foundation points, which was slow and labor-intensive, particularly for larger projects. Jake Nyen, Business Unit Leader, described the challenge:

“Everything was laid out by hand. It was like we were using tape measures and relying on guesswork to ensure accuracy for each pad location.”

As project sizes increased, it became clear they needed a streamlined, precision-driven solution to meet demand.

Solution:

DPR adopted CivDot Mini to overcome these limitations, expediting their layout process significantly while achieving precise results on large-scale sites.

Rapid Deployment and Calibration

DPR’s first deployment of CivDot Mini was on a 40,000-square-foot site, transforming what was previously a four-day manual task into a four-hour automated process. Working closely with the Civ Robotics team, DPR calibrated CivDot Mini to optimize its performance and meet the stringent standards required for placing large, modular office blocks.

Precision and Repeatability

CivDot Mini at DPR Construction Jobsite showcasing repeatability and accuracy

The DPR team was particularly impressed by CivDot Mini’s accuracy and repeatability. During testing, the robot marked the same area multiple times using different colors, with each mark precisely aligned with accurary of 1".

This high level of repeatability instilled confidence in CivDot Mini’s precision, eliminating guesswork and ensuring accurate placement for complex modular structures.

“CivDot Mini turned a four-day job into a four-hour task. It’s fast, accurate, and the cost savings speak for themselves.”

DPR’s early adoption of CivDot Mini set a new benchmark in automated layout efficiency, reducing costs, saving time, and enhancing accuracy across modular construction projects.