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Before You Core: The Critical Role of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) in Hospitals

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Renovating active healthcare facilities requires surgical precision. When core drilling for plumbing or electrical upgrades, striking a post-tension cable or an embedded conduit is not just an expensive mistake—it is a catastrophic safety hazard.

Integration with Diagnostics

IFTI offers Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) services often in conjunction with our moisture testing and core drilling operations. We don’t just guess where to drill; we see it.

How GPR Works

GPR sends high-frequency radio waves into the concrete. These waves bounce back when they hit material changes—rebar, conduits, or voids. Our technicians interpret these signals in real-time to map safe drilling zones.

The Risk Mitigation Perspective

In a hospital environment, cutting a power line could affect life-support systems. Cutting a post-tension cable could compromise structural integrity. IFTI’s integrated approach allows for a single mobilization: scan the slab for moisture, scan the structure for obstacles, and core safely.

Safety is non-negotiable. Deploy IFTI’s GPR technicians for your next renovation.

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