Maximize Your Industrial Asset Value with Precision LiDAR
From BOMA 2025 Rentable Area calculations to Millimeter-Accurate As-Builts. Don’t let inaccurate data cost you revenue. We capture the true reality of your plant, warehouse, or logistics center to verify clear heights, optimize floor space, and prevent construction clashes.
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CAD and BIM Drafting made easy using LiDAR
Comprehensive Industrial CAD Solutions
At iScano, we specialize in industrial CAD services that provide high-precision laser scanning, CAD drafting, and as-built documentation for complex industrial environments. Our expertise spans across manufacturing plants, power generation facilities, oil and gas infrastructure, and industrial warehouses, ensuring that every project is backed by accurate data and reliable documentation.
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Years of field experience with LiDAR
Hours Post-Processing
Industry Specialist in Reality Capture
What is 3D Laser Scanning?
3D laser scanning is a cutting-edge technology used in the construction industry to capture precise measurements of surfaces and create detailed 3D representations of objects, environments, or landscapes. This non-contact method employs laser beams to rapidly measure distances, providing high-accuracy data that is invaluable for various applications. In construction, 3D laser scanning is instrumental in documenting existing conditions, facilitating renovations, and ensuring that new designs align perfectly with the real-world environment. Beyond construction, this technology is also utilized in manufacturing and cultural heritage preservation, showcasing its versatility and importance across many industries.
Why Choose Us?
Revenue-Focused Measurement (BOMA 2025) Are you leasing your facility based on outdated measurements?
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Monetize the Yard: We certify “At-Grade Unenclosed Areas” (storage yards, loading docks) as Rentable Area.
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Verify Volume: Our scanners map the “Low Point” of every truss to guarantee Clear Height for automated racking.
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Audit-Proof Data: Get a defensible dataset that stands up to buyer due diligence and tenant lease audits.
Main Industrial CAD Services
At iScano, we deliver standardized, high-quality deliverables tailored for the AEC market across USA and Canada. If you’re looking for a customized solution, please contact us here.
3D Scanning / LiDAR Scanning
Our advanced 3D and LiDAR scanning services capture highly accurate spatial data for complex structures, providing precise measurements and reliable documentation for construction, engineering, and design projects.
Scan-to-CAD As-Built / 2D CAD
Transform scanned data into accurate, detailed 2D CAD drawings and as-built plans. From simple floor plans to complex layouts, we deliver CAD files that meet all project requirements.
Scan-to-BIM / 3D Model
Convert scans into precise 3D models with our Scan-to-BIM services, tailored for BIM workflows. Our models provide detailed, as-built accuracy for seamless integration into project planning.
Industrial 3D Laser Scanning & CAD Drafting Services
Industrial projects require precise documentation to ensure seamless coordination between design, construction, and operational teams. Our as-built documentation captures existing conditions with unmatched accuracy, reducing uncertainties in the construction and manufacturing process.
Historically, drawing has evolved from hand drawing to computer-aided design (CAD) drawings, significantly enhancing the ability to convey engineering and architectural concepts with precision.
High-Accuracy As-Built Documentation
By leveraging advanced laser scanning technology, we create technical drawings and CAD models that provide a detailed representation of industrial facilities. These drawings serve as a critical resource for:
- Plant expansions and modifications
- Equipment installation and retrofitting
- Regulatory compliance and safety assessments
Whether your project involves existing conditions analysis or full-scale industrial renovations, our CAD documentation ensures that all structural, mechanical, and electrical elements are accurately captured and ready for implementation.
Components of As-Built Documentation
As-built documentation is a cornerstone of the construction process, offering a detailed representation of a building as it was actually constructed. This documentation captures all modifications, additions, and changes made during the construction process, ensuring that the final records reflect the true state of the building. Key components of as-built documentation include:
- 2D CAD Drawings or 3D BIM Models: These provide a visual and technical representation of the building.
- Detailed Technical Drawings and Designs: Essential for understanding the intricate details of the construction.
- Accurate Dimensions and Surveyed Locations: Ensuring all building elements are precisely documented.
- Record of Changes: A comprehensive log of all modifications made during the construction process.
This built documentation is crucial for future maintenance, renovations, and ensuring compliance with the original design.
3D Laser Scanning for Industrial Facilities
Our 3D laser scanning services provide a non-intrusive, highly accurate method for capturing real-world conditions in industrial settings. This technology allows us to:
- Generate precise 3D models for facility upgrades
- Map complex mechanical and structural components
- Integrate point cloud data into CAD and BIM workflows
With our expertise in laser scanning and point cloud processing, we help clients navigate the challenges of industrial facility management, clash detection, and structural integrity assessments.
The Importance of Detailed As-Built Data
Detailed as-built data is vital for the ongoing maintenance, repair, and renovation of buildings. It provides a comprehensive record of the building’s actual state, which is essential for identifying potential issues and planning future upgrades. This data is also critical for clash detection, helping to prevent costly construction errors and improving the overall efficiency of the construction process. By having access to detailed as-built data, facility managers and engineers can make informed decisions that enhance the longevity and functionality of the building.
Industrial 3D Modeling & BIM Services
Accurate 3D models play a crucial role in industrial facility design, optimization, and maintenance. We specialize in creating high-detail BIM models that enable teams to analyze layouts, improve efficiency, and coordinate new installations. Using the latest CAD software and BIM tools, we provide:
- Precise 3D models for plant design and expansion
- Clash detection for seamless integration of new equipment
- Data-rich BIM files for facility management and future modifications
Industries We Serve
Our industrial CAD and laser scanning services support a wide range of industries across North America.
We deliver as-built documentation and CAD drafting for factories and production plants, ensuring machinery, assembly lines, and workspaces are optimized for efficiency, safety, and future modifications.
<img src="https://iscano.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-02-at-19.12.48_8a5c7e29.jpg" alt="Manufacturing facility laser scanning" loading="lazy" />From power stations to renewable energy facilities, we produce accurate technical drawings and 3D models supporting system upgrades, asset documentation, and compliance planning.
<img src="https://iscano.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_9643.webp" alt="Power generation laser scanning" loading="lazy" />Our laser scanning and CAD services capture pipelines, refineries, and offshore facilities, enabling safe retrofits, equipment replacement, and risk reduction in high-risk environments.
<img src="https://iscano.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/iScano_oil___Gas_Project-scaled-2.jpg.webp" alt="Oil and gas laser scanning" loading="lazy" />We generate detailed CAD floor layouts to help logistics operators maximize storage density, optimize material flow, and streamline operational efficiency.
<img src="https://iscano.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Advancements-in-3D-Laser-Scanning-Technology.jpg" alt="Warehouse laser scanning" loading="lazy" />iSCANO Blog
Come join our team in learning how the AEC and Industrial market is being changed every day using 3D LiDAR laser scanning technology. We have an array of specialists ranging from architects to geological engineers.
BIM Coordination & Clash Detection 2026: The Zero-Conflict Guide
TL;DR: The Construction “Insurance Policy” You have scanned the building. You have the LOD 300 Model, meaning accurate geometry suitable for coordination and routing, not fabrication-level detailing. Now comes the most dangerous phase of the project: Making it fit. The High Cost of “It Doesn’t Fit” In North American construction,
As-Built Documentation Best Practices: From Redlines to Reality Capture (2026 Guide)
TL;DR: The Project Manager’s Guide to Digital Truth The “Redline” Myth: Why Your Building Isn’t Where the PDF Says It Is In the construction industry, the term “as-built” is often treated as a checkbox. At the end of a project, a contractor hands over a set of PDFs with red
The Definitive 2026 Scan-to-BIM Cost Guide: Rates per Sq. Ft. & Hidden Fees
TL;DR: The 2026 Pricing Snapshot “How much does it cost?” It is the first question every VDC Manager asks, and the last question most service providers want to answer. You usually get the standard industry deflection: “It depends.” And to be fair, it does depend. Scanning an empty warehouse in
Static vs. Mobile LiDAR 2026: Accuracy vs. Cost Showdown
Last Updated: January 4, 2026 TL;DR: The 2026 Decision Matrix In 2026, the question for VDC Managers is no longer “Does Mobile LiDAR work?” The question is “Can I trust it for this specific wall? The Reality Capture Dilemma: Precision vs. Production For years, the industry operated on a binary
Scan to BIM LOD Guide 2026: Why LOD 300 is Enough (And When You Need 350)
TL;DR: The 2026 Modeling Strategy The most expensive mistake in Scan to BIM isn’t the scanning; it’s the modeling. The 2026 RFP Trend: The Cost of Over-Specification As we enter 2026, we see a recurring trend in Request for Proposals (RFPs) from Toronto to New York: clients asking for “High
BOMA 2025 Industrial Standard: Monetizing Loading Docks & Storage Yards
TL;DR: The Logistics Owner’s Guide to Revenue In 2025, industrial assets are being underwritten like infrastructure, not sheds. Yet, many property owners in Toronto, New York, Calgary, Montreal, and across North America are still leasing these complex logistics machines using measurement methods from a decade ago. The New Industrial Reality
BOMA 2017 vs. 2024: Maximizing Rentable Area for Your 2026 Leasing Strategy
TL;DR: The Asset Manager’s Guide to Revenue What if you could increase your building’s valuation by $500,000 without laying a single brick? The New Revenue Mandate: BOMA 2024 As of March 2024, the rules of the game have changed. The release of the BOMA 2024 Office Standard (ANSI/BOMA Z65.1-2024) fundamentally
LiDAR for Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind & Substation Guide (2025)
TL;DR: The Developer’s Guide In the renewable energy sector, the “Green Rush” is actually a land rush. Developers in Texas, California, and Alberta are racing to secure thousands of acres. But securing the land is just the start—surviving the Interconnect Queue and hitting your financing deadlines is the real battle.
Scan to BIM for Toronto Green Standard (TGS) v4: Meeting Material Emissions Requirements
TL;DR: The Developer’s Compliance Guide If you are filing a Site Plan Application in Toronto today, the “Green Standard” is no longer just a nice-to-have checklist. It is the baseline for getting your shovel in the ground. TGS v4 & The Embodied Carbon Mandate Since May 1, 2022, Toronto Green
MEP 3D Laser Scanning: The Mechanical Room Retrofit Guide (2025)
TL;DR: The Mechanical Contractor’s Guide In the world of mechanical contracting, the most expensive phrase you can hear on a job site is “Field Fit.” The High Cost of “Field Fit” Why: It means the pre-fabricated spool didn’t line up. It means the new chiller hits a fire sprinkler line
Interdisciplinarily Focused
We are a dedicated team of engineers, architects, and field operators specialized in LiDAR 3D laser scanning technologies, providing as-built virtual designs (CAD, Revit, etc.) and straightforward, easy-to-use tools that focus on reducing operational costs and improving ROI. We operate across North America.
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3D Laser Scanning Done Right
The problem when doing 3D scanning
We all know that 3D laser scanning technology is expensive and there is a good reason for that, they work! What is more important is weather it is important to invest in an in-house team or to hire a 3D laser scanning service provider? It may not be as straightforward as we would like but we’re here to help!
First, ask yourself what is the problem you are trying to solve? Is the first single project or is it for every project. Second, ask yourself does it justify the high initial cost of investment and time? Those two questions are posed to our team every single time, and this is why we’re here to provide.
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The Solution? A Reliable 3D Laser Scanning Service Provider
We know that reliability does not only mean complying with a due date. It also means providing solutions that work for you! our team of professionals are here to understand your needs and tailor solutions that work for you the moment you need it! Whether that is providing a CAD and a BIM tomorrow, we provide a methodological approach to our services.
iScano offers 3D Laser Scanning Services focused on precision, Quality Service, and Customer Service
Our team also has people with direct experience working for Faro technologies and Trimble Navigation. this provides our team with cutting edge solutions and best practices from the manufacturers. Our solution is always going to be the same, providing the best solution at the best price with the upmost precision in mind!