Scanning

Capture reality precisely

High-accuracy 3D laser scanning that captures existing conditions exactly as they exist—ready for modeling, analysis, and planning.

Precision

What 3D laser scanning provides

3D laser scanning captures the physical world using high-precision instruments that record millions of spatial measurements. The result is accurate, georeferenced digital point cloud data that represents existing conditions exactly as they exist on site and can be used directly in modeling, coordination, and planning workflows.

Applications

When 3D laser scanning delivers the most value

3D laser scanning is most effective when accurate, verified site data is required to reduce risk, eliminate assumptions, and support confident decision-making.

Before design or construction to replace assumptions with verified data

At project close-out to document as-built conditions

For retrofit, expansion, or modification planning

To support coordination and clash detection workflows

For asset management and Management of Change (MOC) documentation

When outdated or incomplete drawings increase planning risk

Deliverables

Deliverables from 3D laser scanning

Each scanning project produces documented, verified outputs ready for downstream use.

Registered point cloud data

High-resolution, georeferenced point cloud data captured on site and delivered in standard formats compatible with common engineering and BIM tools.

Scan control and registration documentation

Supporting documentation demonstrating scan alignment, control, and consistency across the captured environment.

Industry-standard export formats

Deliverables provided in standard file formats such as E57, RCP, LAS, and PTX for direct use in design, modeling, and analysis tools.

Verified accuracy and QA review

Verification of scan data against defined project requirements to ensure measurement integrity and reliability for intended use.

Execution

From site to deliverable—executed in three controlled phases

We move methodically from discovery through field capture to validated deliverables. Each phase builds on the last to ensure accuracy, completeness, and usability.

Scope and site preparation

We review site access, safety requirements, and accuracy needs, establish control points, and plan scanner placement to ensure full coverage before field work begins.

Capture and registration

Our team deploys scanners at strategic locations, captures millions of spatial measurements, and registers all scans into a single, unified coordinate system.

Delivery and validation

We process, validate, and quality-check the data against project requirements, delivering registered point clouds and documentation in standard formats ready for downstream use.

Benefits

Outcomes that impact real projects

Accurate existing-condition data changes how teams plan, coordinate, and execute—reducing uncertainty across the project lifecycle.

Speed to insight

Field capture and processing happen in days, not weeks—so teams can validate conditions and make decisions earlier in the project lifecycle.

Designs aligned to reality

Millimeter-level accuracy and unified scan data ensure designs align with real-world conditions—reducing assumptions and downstream rework.

Complex retrofit support

Capture complex, constrained, or active spaces where traditional surveys fall short—supporting retrofits, expansions, and modifications with confidence.

Defensible long-term records

Accurate, validated scan data remains usable long after project close—supporting future planning and operational decisions.

Start with accurate data you can trust

Talk with our team about your facility, scope, and objectives to determine the right capture, modeling, and analysis approach.