BIM/VDC & 3D Scanning for a Fortune 500 Waste Management Leader

OAR was the first company to introduce implementation of BIM/VDC processes alongside advanced 3D laser scanning to one of the nation’s largest waste management and recycling providers, revolutionizing how they document and modernize their Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). Since then, we’ve completed 40+ retrofit projects, delivering high-precision as-builts that streamline upgrades and eliminate costly surprises.

The challenge

Many of the company’s MRFs have been in operation for decades, relying on:

Outdated 2D drawings and incomplete records, making retrofits inefficient.
Lack of 3D coordination, causing delays in integrating automation and new equipment.
Disjointed collaboration between stakeholders, increasing the risk of errors.

About the project

Suppliers, contractors, and internal teams needed precise digital models to coordinate equipment installations, ensure constructability, and optimize facility upgrades.

Our Solution

OAR Scanning transformed the process with:

High-resolution LiDAR scanning for exact as-built conditions.
BIM-integrated 3D models & point clouds for seamless design and coordination.
Cloud-based access via a Common Data Environment (CDE) to enhance collaboration.
Navisworks clash detection & constructability analysis to eliminate errors before construction.
Standardized BIM workflows, ensuring data consistency across all stakeholders.

The Results

✔ Eliminated reliance on inaccurate 2D drawings, improving design accuracy.
✔ Reduced project delays by enabling precise equipment placement.
✔ Standardized 3D scanning & BIM/VDC as core steps in facility retrofits.
✔ Saved millions by preventing costly rework and errors through digital coordination.

Now the go-to provider for this industry leader’s facility upgrades, OAR continues to set the benchmark for BIM/VDC-driven reality capture in the waste and recycling sector.