3D laser scanning solutions allows surveyors to provide as-built surveys, which prevent expensive rework by identifying any mistakes early in the design. It is also used to validate the process of design execution for quality assurance.

- Mapping Existing Site Conditions in Renovation Projects - Validating Proper Design Execution - Measure and Evaluate Progress - Creating 3D Building Models

By using laser, advanced scanners create 3D representations known as point clouds. These point clouds contain data that is used to create a map of the precise shape and size of physical objects. For more information about 3D laser Surveying in Building Construction read our latest blog

Why TruView and Point Clouds have changed the way I work on refurb...

A considerable amount of the projects I work on now tend to be refurb in existing buildings. What I try to push is the use of point cloud surveying, and the associated benefits that come with it. The most obvious (nearly) immediate benefit is that we receive TruView data from the surveyor, meaning we have multipoint 3D photographs, with measuring facilities (pinch of salt there). 

Obviously, I’d love to post loads of photos of how intrusive this can be, especially when the project is 150 miles away, and I need to check one little detail, but with the security and privacy some of these projects command, a simple photo below is all I can really show:

The yellow triangles represent hyperlinks to station points, and I can simply click and navigate around the building. The downsides are file size. We keep these files on removable hard drives as a result. What could also be considered a downside is the fact that you can only see what is visible to the station. We cannot see though walls, or systems, but this is only like real life...

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We were doing a laser survey of this beautiful space yesterday to prep for my upcoming installation ‘Weight of Light’ for @yorkfestivalofideas . Planning, calculating and lots and lots of repetitive making happening very soon! . . . . . . . #festivalofideas #yorkfestivalofideas #artscouncil #ace #acegrams #installation #installationart #artistsoninstagram #instaartists #commission #light #weightoflight #prisms #glass #sculpture #newton #goethe #colour #colourtheory #rainbows #shadows #creativeprocess #creativity #art #artandscience #science #alexandracarr #universityofyork #yorkmuseumstrust #church #measuring #lasersurvey #cad #planning #preparation #repetition #maths (at York St. Marys) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwOrGFJlTJj/?igshid=16t2wnvbciphj