Concrete Scanning Services: What Commercial Coordinators Should Know
A hidden cable hit during coring can stall an entire trade schedule for days. Concrete scanning services exist to prevent that. The American Concrete Institute (2023) reports nearly 30% of drilling incidents involve unmarked utilities or rebar damage. On commercial sites with multiple trades stacked back-to-back, that risk hits harder than on smaller jobs. Here's what coordinators should know before the next coring crew shows up. What Are Concrete Scanning Services? A ground penetrating radar service sends radar into concrete and reads what bounces back. Rebar, cables, and voids reflect differently, letting a technician mark hazards before drilling. No radiation, no evacuation zone needed. Why It Matters for Coordination A severed cable can stall a schedule for days. Concrete core drilling companies scan first to protect timelines and avoid subcontractor disputes over damage. How It Works Technician scans the slab in a grid pattern Hazards marked directly on the con...