Existing Conditions Industry Insights

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.

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.

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.