Laser scanning is a new technology which far exceeds the capabilities offered by traditional surveying and measurement techniques. It is faster, cheaper and more detailed than a survey produced by a total station (the traditional instrument used in surveying)  and is rapidly becoming the industry standard.

Our high definition laser scanning equipment alongside our highly advanced techniques allow us to offer our clients a rapid and flexible 3-Dimensional capture solution that is suitable for scanning both large, open scenes and small, finer architectural detail. 

Cost effective scan deliverables can be made available to clients in a wide range of formats, from 2-Dimensional plans and 3-Dimensional CAD models, to damage assessment overlays and detailed virtual models. 

3-Dimensional laser scanners measure a large number of points on the surface of an object and output this data as a point cloud. A point cloud is a set of vertices in a three-dimensional coordinate system. The raw point cloud data obtained by laser scanning can be used in a variety of different ways:

• Providing a fly-through view of any structure or building.
• To generate 2 or 3-Dimensional plans along with multiple section views.
• Using the ‘as-is’ data with the known relative densities of each point allows an image or mesh to be superimposed over the top of the point cloud to create a reconstruction (this is particularly useful in heritage sites where a superimposed image makes visualization of the site very easy).

This data is commonly used to accurately provide "as-built" or "existing" information to assist the design process. One of the great advantages of using a laser scanner is that previously inaccessible locations can now be safely measured.