Concrete scanning identifies and locates objects within the concrete, which is vital for job site safety. Concrete scanning prevents injuries, damage, and additional costs during construction. Concrete scanning technicians can use ground penetrating radar scans to know the concrete depth, objects within the concrete, and any air pockets that cannot be seen from the surface.

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During construction, a concrete scan is vital to:

- Maintain the structural integrity of the concrete

- Avoid costly repairs during the project

- Reducing personal injury risk

- Reduce the risk of damage to utilities, rebar, post-tension cables, pipes, and conduits

It is recommended to plan for concrete scanning if existing concrete has structural or utility elements, such as concrete floors. Imagine you need to cut, core, or saw concrete. Concrete scanning is recommended in these circumstances to mitigate potential damages, such as the accidental strike of unknown or unmarked rebar, conduits, or utilities during construction, remodeling, renovation, or concrete demolition activities. Concrete sawing, cutting, and drilling is such a forceful process that if anything is struck during the process, it’s often too late. Obstructions cannot be felt or navigated during the process and have to be marked prior to sawing, cutting, or drilling, due to the power of the tools being used.