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Explaining Pre-Construction Survey & 4D Survey

Our team has decades of experience when it comes to delivering accurate pre-construction surveys

If proper existing documentation of neighboring buildings is not done before the start of a construction project, it could lead to insurance claims and litigation.

Using the latest in 3D laser scanning technology, Existing Conditions can document the conditions of neighbors at a specific time before construction starts. This will allow you to have a document that you can rely on to show if any damage has taken place.

Some consider this to be a 4D survey – the fourth dimension being time. This is because the reality capture data is tied to that specific moment in time when the surveying occurred. For sites where the passage of time may play a critical factor, having that level of certainty is valuable.

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Existing Conditions can document the conditions of neighbors at a specific time before construction starts, allowing you to have a document that you can rely on to show if any damage has taken place.

Existing Conditions 3D Laser Scanning Services

Over the past 27 years, we have measured, documented, and modeled over 10,000 buildings spanning over 700 million square feet across the United States, establishing ourselves as an industry leader in 3D laser scanning. Architects, builders, engineers, developers, facility managers, trust us to deliver digital representations of the as-built environment with unparalleled accuracy and efficiency. Our dedicated Project Managers provide fast and accurate 3D laser scanning services and drone imagery services, and expert CAD and BIM technicians create custom, detailed deliverables. Our greatest reward remains delivering superior-quality scan-to-BIM work and knowing we played a vital role in our clients’ unique and historic projects.  

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