Digital modeling technologies advance infrastructure and recovery efforts

Advanced digital modeling and geospatial technologies are being utilized to manage infrastructure and disaster recovery in South America. In Manizales, Colombia, the Risk Management Unit is using 3D models and processed satellite imagery to map damage in critical sectors such as Chipre, Milán, and Avenida Santander. These tools allow for the rapid identification of critical points and help prioritize interventions. Additionally, a second geographic viewer has been implemented to evaluate the structural integrity of homes and commercial buildings in real time, categorizing them as habitable, restricted, or uninhabitable.

In Chile, digital modeling, geometric capture, and 3D scanning are transforming large-scale urban projects, particularly underground infrastructure. For the Santiago Metro, companies like Villner are using 3D laser scanning to create detailed digital representations of tunnels, stations, and complex structures. This technology allows for millimeter-precision modeling, which helps reduce risks and optimize the planning and execution of subway expansions and modernizations.