TL;DR: The Project Manager’s Guide to Digital Truth The Problem: Relying on traditional "redline" drawings is a financial risk. Studies show that 48% of all construction rework is caused by poor project data. The Definitions: Stop confusing your terms. As-Built...
TL;DR: The Executive Summary The Sticker Shock: The "sticker price" of a scanner ($70k) is less than 50% of the Year 1 cost. Real Year 1 TCO often lands between $100,000 and $140,000 once you include software, training, fully burdened labor, and insurance. The...
TL;DR: The Project Manager’s Guide to Scan-to-BIM The Workflow: A 4-step process: Capture (Laser Scanning) → Process (Registration) → Model (Revit) → Validate (QA/QC). LOD (Level of Development): Don't overpay. Use LOD 200 for spatial planning, LOD 300 for...
Your Guide to 3D Laser Scanning Services Professional 3D laser scanning services use advanced laser technology to capture precise, 3D digital models of real-world sites, buildings, and objects. The primary output is a point cloud, a dense collection of data points...
The construction industry is experiencing a fascinating shift. Walk onto any major job site today, and you'll likely see both time-tested traditional surveying equipment alongside cutting-edge 3d laser scanning technology. This isn't just about old versus new, it's...
Selecting the right 3D scanning company can make the difference between project success and costly delays. With the reality capture industry growing rapidly and numerous providers entering the market, facility managers and project planners face an increasingly...
The construction industry has witnessed remarkable growth in 3D laser scanning adoption, with the global market expanding from $8.15 billion in 2024 to an estimated $8.84 billion in 2025¹. As project managers and construction professionals increasingly recognize...
If you've been keeping up with construction technology trends, you've likely heard the buzz around digital twins. But what exactly does implementing one look like for your construction business? In this guide, I'll walk you through a practical roadmap for...
After spending the last decade implementing digital twin technology across hundreds of construction projects, I've learned that the biggest challenge isn't the technology itself, it's proving the return on investment to skeptical stakeholders. Every construction...
