Case Study: Warner Mechanical achieves faster, more accurate prefabrication and labor savings with Trimble X7 and FieldLink

Trimble helps Warner Mechanical Optimize Prefabrication and Increase Efficiency

Warner Mechanical, a 50‑year HVAC and plumbing contractor in Northwest Ohio, faced slow, error‑prone prefabrication workflows that relied on tape measures and manual notes. Field-to-office variances of up to four inches made tight‑tolerance piping risky, increased rework, and strained labor margins.

By adopting the Trimble X7 3D laser scanner with Trimble FieldLink (integrated with their Revit/SysQue workflow), Warner can capture accurate as‑built scans, align them with models on a tablet, and prefabricate with confidence. The new process reduced field measurement time from 2–3 days to one day, improved accuracy and safety, exposed installation issues earlier, and created new business opportunities with general contractors.

Warner Mechanical

Doug Riddell

BIM/CAD Coordinator