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11/21/2024
What are the Benefits of As-Built Drawings and Models for Architects?
Whether you’re designing residential or commercial property renovations, restoring a historic building, developing functional and efficient layouts, or transforming buildings for adaptive reuse, having accurate as-built drawings and models are essential for any architect.
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3/29/2024
3 Proven Methods for Accurate Building Measurements
Accurate building measurements are crucial across various industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, real estate, and facility management. They serve as the foundation for design, renovation, and maintenance projects. Inaccurate measurements can lead to costly errors, delays, and safety hazards. Therefore, investing in precise measurements is essential to ensure project success and mitigate risks.
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3/7/2023
What to Expect During a Facade Survey: A Comprehensive Guide
Existing Conditions recently surveyed a Boston University building at 270 Bay State Road in Boston, Massachusetts. Despite some fog and clouds, the team successfully surveyed the exterior facade of the building for the client and delivered high-quality drone images, 3D laser scan data, and accurate architectural as-built drawings. In this article, you will get an inside look at the process that Existing Conditions uses to holistically survey the exterior of a building. From the initial overview of the building and surrounding area to the completion of the drone flights and 3D laser scanning, our team works thoroughly and thoughtfully to provide clients with high-quality information about their building.
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6/25/2021
How Can Drone Surveying Aid Your Next Project?
The role of drone surveying in architecture, construction, and commercial real estate projects continues to evolve and is one of the most promising technologies in the building industry. As a relatively new reality capture tool, many professionals don't yet fully understand how to utilize drone technology to the fullest.
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1/14/2025
The Role of As-Built Documentation in Water Treatment Facility Updates
At the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio, a critical update was needed for one of its heat exchangers. The facility houses an intricate network of mechanical and piping systems, making accurate planning and execution crucial. 3D laser scanning captured accurate existing conditions of the plant to render an LOD 300 3D BIM model of the three-level heat exchanger, enabling ABC Piping Co. to proceed with the system update.
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1/9/2025
2024: Existing Conditions Year in Review
In 2024, Existing Conditions delivered unparalleled client support through advanced 3D laser scanning, BIM services, and a new partnership with GPRS. Learn how our top projects and team milestones helped clients streamline their processes, overcome challenges, and succeed in the built environment.
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1/8/2025
Existing Conditions Aids Historical Preservation at The House of the Seven Gables
Existing Conditions 3D laser scanning services will play an important role in the preservation of The House of the Seven Gables, by delivering as-built data, 2D CAD drawings, and 3D BIM models for design planning and decision making.
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1/8/2025
Why Clients Benefit From Phased 3D BIM Models
Existing Conditions offers robust solutions, delivering 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) models in phases to enable clients to focus on specific project segments and ensure exceptional design quality before moving to subsequent phases. This phased approach minimizes errors and maximizes efficiency across complex projects.
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12/23/2024
15 Tips to Make Facility Management Easier
Facility management is a multifaceted discipline that demands comprehensive oversight to ensure the seamless operation of buildings and environments. Facility managers play a pivotal role in maintaining infrastructure, safety, and overall functionality. The following strategies will support facility managers in achieving operational excellence while optimizing resources and upholding high standards.
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12/13/2024
3D Laser Scanning and Utility Locating Accelerate Airport Renovations
Accurate site data is essential for successful airport construction. Existing Conditions (now a GPRS Company) provides critical services: along with our construction-grade 3D laser scanning, we now also offer utility locating and a suite of specialized visualization services to help construction teams plan projects efficiently and safely.
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12/12/2024
10 Essential Applications for 3D Laser Scanning
3D laser scanning has become a vital tool for architects and other AEC professionals due to its accuracy, speed, and adaptability. By integrating this 3D technology at the outset of a project, teams can collect precise data, drawings, and models, reducing design conflicts and expediting planning, prefabrication, asset management, and facility modifications. Below are ten key applications for 3D laser scanning.
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11/21/2024
What is the Role of Survey Control in 3D Laser Scanning?
Survey control is a cornerstone of 3D laser scanning, enabling architects and engineers to capture and utilize site data with exceptional accuracy. By establishing reliable control points and integrating them into project workflows, professionals can create precise BIM models, streamline collaboration, and deliver superior project outcomes. Existing Conditions makes certain that every project benefits from the highest standards of accuracy and reliability, empowering design teams to build with confidence.
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11/21/2024
What are the Benefits of As-Built Drawings and Models for Architects?
Whether you’re designing residential or commercial property renovations, restoring a historic building, developing functional and efficient layouts, or transforming buildings for adaptive reuse, having accurate as-built drawings and models are essential for any architect.
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11/14/2024
Why Does Our Company 3D Laser Scan with Leica Laser Scanners?
Leica laser scanners offers a complete 3D laser scanning solution with precise and accurate equipment and sophisticated software. Leica P-Series ScanStations can tie to survey control, achieve 2-4mm accuracy, and have real time liquid filled dual axis compensation to help mitigate movement and ensure level scans.
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