Retail Development Project
Gas Station, Store, and Restaurant Site – Webster, MA
Client: South Coast Development (Harvard, MA)
Timeline: April 2024 – Present
Overview
3D SEA LLC provided CAD and 3D modeling services for a retail development project in Webster, Massachusetts, consisting of a gas station, convenience store, and restaurant. Our team was engaged to prepare GPS-ready construction layout files and ensure all proposed grading data was accurate and field-verified.
Services Provided:
- CAD cleanup and linework creation
- 3D data generation and model development
- GPS layout file preparation
Client Background
South Coast Development, based in Harvard, Massachusetts, is a developer specializing in retail and commercial site projects throughout New England. They partnered with 3D Sea LLC to produce detailed CAD and 3D model files for use in GPS-guided layout and grading operations.
Challenge
The site featured multiple structures with varying elevations and drainage needs, requiring an accurate 3D model for use in GPS-controlled grading. Existing CAD files needed to be reviewed, simplified, and verified against the most current design revisions to ensure field accuracy.
Solution
3D SEA LLC conducted a full CAD and 3D data review to deliver clean, efficient, and field-ready files.
CAD Review & Cleanup
- Removed unnecessary and duplicate linework
- Cleaned and organized project layers for clarity
- Verified all dimensions and ensured CAD matched the latest approved plans
3D Data Generation
- Added and refined 3D surface data for grading and layout
- Prepared all files for GPS integration and machine control
Deliverables Provided
- Point files (
.crd,.txt) - Linework file (
.dxf)
Results
With 3D SEA LLC’s detailed CAD and 3D model support, South Coast Development was able to improve layout accuracy, maintain project momentum, and maximize efficiency and profitability on site.