LiDAR and Extended Reality Integration for Construction
$200
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Course Information
Open to public
Description
Note: Waiver and discounts can be granted for first responders or students. Please contact MCSC for more information. Email: info@mbcsc.com , or phone: 204-272-5091.
This is a 3-day immersive course designed to equip students with foundational and applied knowledge of LiDAR technology and its integration with drones and extended reality (xR) environments. This training prepares learners to collect, process, and apply high-resolution spatial data for construction, infrastructure, and environmental scenarios. Participants will engage in guided field missions, extended reality modelling, and scenario-based exercises supported by industry professionals. Topics include:
- End-to-end LiDAR fundamentals, drone platforms, and real-world scanning missions
- Field-based LiDAR deployment using drones with compliance and safety protocols
- LiDAR data processing workflows, formatting, and integration with BIM and CAD
- Extended Reality (xR) technologies including RealityCapture and Unreal Engine
- Advanced use cases in construction, infrastructure, risk management, and training simulations
- Scenario modeling for real-world and speculative environments such as floodplains, landfills, and lunar applications
Audience: Open to the public; designed for professionals, students, and drone enthusiasts interested in LiDAR, construction technology, and virtual modeling
Assessment Methods: Field participation logs, hands-on data integration, and applied scenarios
Registration Instructions
For inquiries, please contact info@mbcsc.com
Course One-pager
Download PDFCourse Duration
- Total Instruction: 18 hours (6 hours per day across 3 days)
- Field Practicum: ~2.5 hours on Day 2 for drone mission and LiDAR capture
- Optional Practice: Additional software walkthroughs and data refinement exercises
Delivery Method
Hybrid (Online and/or In-person)
In-person, with both classroom and field instruction
Entrance Requirements
Open to students & professionals interested in LiDAR, XR & construction tech, no prior certification required. Drone experience is helpful but not mandatory.
Accreditation
Participants who complete the training will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC)
Completion Requirements
To earn the certificate, students must:
- Attend all three days of instruction
- Participate in all hands-on exercises and group activities
- Complete the end-of-course evaluation and scenario integration
Credit Transfer
Currently, no credit transfer opportunities are available
Location
New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR
201 Portage Ave., c100
Winnipeg, MB
R3C 0B9
Video
LiDAR meets xR - MCSC's Drones in Construction series
Instructor
Parker Klassen
Parker Klassen is a highly skilled Senior Surveyor with extensive expertise across a diverse range of surveying disciplines. With hands-on experience in UAV and drone technology, construction layout, topographic surveys, bathymetric water surveying, and 3D scanning, Parker is a versatile professional with a keen understanding of both technical and field operations. His proficiency spans a variety of advanced surveying equipment, including UAV and LiDAR systems, GNSS & robotics survey tools, and traditional rod-and-level techniques. Additionally, Parker is well-versed in post-processing data collected from the field, ensuring accurate results.
As a certified advanced drone pilot, Parker holds a specialized license and has managed multiple high-stakes missions in restricted airspace. His career has taken him to some of Canada’s most challenging and remote regions, including Northern Manitoba, Northern Ontario, Northern Saskatchewan, and the high Arctic. Whether navigating complex topographies or executing large-scale survey projects, Parker brings a combination of technical expertise, field experience, and innovative problem-solving to every project he leads.
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