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3D Laser Scanning Services

We help clients successfully complete architecture, engineering, and construction projects by delivering point clouds, as-built drawings, and 3D BIM models with unmatched speed and accuracy.

  • Quickly capture precise existing site conditions
  • Improve planning with dimensionally accurate datasets
  • Receive precise as-built drawings and BIM models
  • Reduce project risks, change orders, delays, and costs
3D Laser Scanning Services explained

Capture highly detailed and accurate digital measurements of buildings and infrastructure.

3D laser scanning utilizes LiDAR technology to capture a site plan with exact building dimensions, locations, and layout, plus the ability to render as-built drawings and 3D BIM models. Real-time reality capture data enhances collaboration among project teams and helps to make informed decisions. Our clients benefit from reduced design errors, streamlined workflows, and improved project efficiency.
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Service Highlights

Trusted Partner

We see our work as a partnership, aiming for long-term relationships where your success drives ours.

Expert Team

Our skilled Project Managers use LiDAR laser scanners to capture precise layouts, dimensions, and details of all building features.

Comprehensive Data Capture

Laser scanners gather millions of data points, creating a point cloud that captures every detail, even in hard-to-reach areas.

As-Built Drawings
& 3D BIM Models

We convert point cloud data into custom 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, TruViews, virtual tours, and more—perfectly tailored to your project.

Trusted Partner

We see our work as a partnership, aiming for long-term relationships where your success drives ours.

Expert Team

Our skilled Project Managers use LiDAR laser scanners to capture precise layouts, dimensions, and details of all building features.

Comprehensive Data Capture

Laser scanners gather millions of data points, creating a point cloud that captures every detail, even in hard-to-reach areas.

As-Built Drawings
& 3D BIM Models

We convert point cloud data into custom 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, TruViews, virtual tours, and more—perfectly tailored to your project.

Industries We Serve

3D laser scanning streamlines design, construction, and facilities management with precise documentation, improving collaboration, preventing errors, and enhancing planning for projects.

Architecture

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Construction

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Facilities Management

Engineering

Commercial Real Estate

Entertainment

Our Work

Case Studies

South Street Power Station

The South Street Station is an historic electrical power generation station at 360 Eddy Street in Providence, Rhode Island. Situated in the heart of Providence, the South Street Power Station, originally built in 1912 and left abandoned for an extended period, underwent a remarkable revival thanks to DBVW Architects and the assistance of Existing Conditions. By providing accurate 3D laser scanning services to generate 2D drawings, Existing Conditions played a crucial role in enabling DBVW Architects to rejuvenate the building. Renamed the South Street Landing, it has emerged as a vibrant hub for the academic community at Brown University. The transformation has attracted other businesses and entities, making a significant and positive impact on the surrounding community.
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Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business

Founded in 1920, Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business is located in University Park, Texas. Our team 3D laser scanned and modeled three buildings totaling 157,000 square feet, providing the University with accurate as-built information for facilities management, space planning, and future renovations.
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Minnesota State Office Building

Founded in 1939 under the leadership of Governor Harold Stassen, the Minnesota Department of Administration has played a pivotal role in enhancing state governance and delivering crucial services. BWBR Architects selected Existing Conditions to 3D laser scan the interior layout of lower and ground levels, levels one through seven, tunnel connections, and the exterior of the building. In total, this comprehensive as-built documentation covered around 300,000 square feet. It notably included intricate tunnel connections that link the Minnesota State Office Building to the U.S. Capitol Building, as well as, the Minnesota Department of Transportation Building to the south. Existing Conditions delivered a 3D Revit model, 2D CAD, floor plans, exterior elevations, and roof plan to BWBR Architects.
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is As-Built Documentation?

As-built documentation is an accurate set of record drawings for a project. They reflect all changes made during the construction process and show the exact dimensions, geometry, and location of all building elements and infrastructure.

What is LiDAR?

LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method used to generate precise, three-dimensional information about the shape of an object and its surface characteristics. 3D laser scanners utilize LiDAR technology to precisely capture the three-dimensional data of a structure or site. LiDAR operates by emitting light as a pulsed laser to measure distances to a target. When these laser pulses bounce back to the scanner, the distances are recorded, mapping the spatial geometry of the area. This process collects millions of measurement points, each with x, y, and z coordinates, forming what is known as a point cloud.

What is Terrestrial Laser Scanning?

Terrestrial laser scanning uses a tripod-based laser scanner to capture highly accurate data on buildings, structures, equipment, utilities, and processes to plan for construction, renovation, and modifications. Terrestrial laser scanning is a non-contact and non-destructive technology that digitally captures the shape of physical objects using laser light. In addition, it can capture digital photos of the same area being scanned, which can be used to create photorealistic 3D models.

What is a 3D BIM Model?

A building information model (BIM) is a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building or infrastructure project. BIM stores all the information about a building's life cycle in one place, including design, construction, and operational data, which can be used for planning, renovation, and maintenance. It provides accurate spatial relationships and manufacturer details, as well as geographic information and other pertinent aspects of the building.

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Invest in Your Project’s Success

We deliver point cloud data, 2D CAD drawings, and Revit models to collaborate more effectively with your team and ensure accuracy and clarity in the project details.