A Digital Twin is a virtual representation of an asset, building or environment that not only represents the geometry but the interactions, process and systems that allow it to function. This includes relationships between people, places and devices.
Our expertise in laser scanning has brought us all over the world to work with clients across various industries. We are a team of engineers and scanning technicians works with our clients to create custom deliverables that aid in the design, planning, and execution phases of any construction project.
Traditional methods of field verifying existing buildings have the potential to introduce inaccuracies and are incredibly inefficient. Not only does 3D laser scanning quickly capture accurate as-built data, but the point cloud data is also natively capable for direct import into BIM software, such as Revit or Archicad. Laser scanning is a fast, accurate, and non-intrusive way to collect as-built construction data, and eliminates the need to return to the site for additional measurements.
3D laser scanning is proving critical to the success of technically challenging building projects and projects with condensed schedules. By beginning a project with as–builts created by our CAD technicians, project teams can take full advantage of the point cloud’s accuracy captured by the 3D laser scanner. Common use cases are comparing new construction to the as-built model or drawings for quality assurance.
General contractors benefit from having an accurate starting point on projects. Better information from scanning and as-built modeling upfront reduce risk by creating strong documentation of existing conditions. Later, the scan and as-built documentation can be used in digital coordination and collaboration, ultimately exposing design discrepancies and clashes before they manifest into change orders during construction.
Construction Support Applications for 3D Laser Scanning:
The as-built survey, construction reality capture, augmented reality, or existing conditions survey
Construction verification, sequencing, scheduling, and simulations
Pre-design engineering for facility upgrades or expansions
Prefabrication
Clash detection
Architectural documentation or historical preservation
Calculating volumes, deformation analysis, and overhead clearances
Virtual design and construction
Laser scanning for facility coordination
Collecting geospatial data
Survey mapping
The accuracy and speed of 3D laser scanning in a BIM process allows information to flow from the field to the office, allowing buildable models to be created in a very short time. Scan to BIM is transforming the way architects and engineers work today, putting both data and connected content at the heart of the construction process.
Scanphase provides laser scanning services on Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Turkey, Malta, Gibraltar and other countries.
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