08 Apr 2022
By Michelle Glancy, Marketing & Brand Executive at DARe-me Consulting Engineers
Laser scanning is used to produce extremely accurate 3D internal surveys which can be exported to Revit models for building information modelling (BIM) purposes. These point cloud surveys are particularly useful for those in the building services industry as well as civil and structural engineers.
Read our guide to find out what laser surveying is, how it works, and the benefits of using laser scanning instead of traditional surveying methods.
What is a laser survey?
Laser surveys use high-tech laser scanner instruments to collect data points from a building or surface. This process is conducted much more quickly and with a greater level of precision than using traditional surveying methods.
The data gathered is a combination of millions of data points which are used to generate a 3D representation of the surveyed area.
What are 3D laser scans used for?
These 3D point cloud images can be used for a variety of applications. Not only can they be shared with the design team to help streamline communication, but their interactive nature also lets viewers explore the inside of a building, noting precise dimensional measurements when necessary. Throughout the construction process, these can be compared against the original design plans to monitor a project’s progress.
Most significantly, these 3D images can be exported for use in 3D computer aided design (CAD) modelling or to create Revit models for BIM purposes. As a result, users can accurately envisage what the completed project will look like and how it will operate.
Benefits of using laser scanning
Summary
Laser surveying is a quick and precise way to capture the internal details of a building in 3D. The data points gathered are combined to generate a dense point cloud image of the surveyed area. This can then be exported for a wide range of applications including CAD 3D Modelling and BIM. Laser scanning is a faster and cost-effective way to gather highly accurate data than traditional surveying methods.
DARe-me Consulting Engineers have extensive laser surveying capabilities and are highly knowledgeable of BIM and CAD. To find out more, get in touch with our team of experts today.