Laser Scanning

3D Laser Scanning for BIM Modelling

For buildings created without BIM, 3D laser scanning is an unsurpassed method of creating an accurate image of the building and obtaining exact measurements for a threedimensional space. Whether your building was designed without BIM or you need a digital twin for asset management, our laser scanning services provide detailed, photo-realistic point clouds for planning, maintenance and compliance.

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Create accurate models of your buildings

Laser scanning is the unrivalled method to create an accurate digital image of your building, including precise measurements of internal and external features.  

Virtually visit your digital building

Create the idea of reality without physically visiting the location. Informs employees, contractors and stakeholders remotely from any browser window.

Plan work in the cloud

Use the resultant point cloud to help technicians plan work when troubleshooting or performing inspections.  

Building Lifecycle Management Software Laser Scanning Basis For BIM

Basis for a BIM model

Laser scans capture images, or point clouds, at high speed with such precision that almost perfect 3D images of internal and external areas can be produced. From the point clouds, models can be created with accuracy and simplicity. Laser scanning can be done via different methods and devices such as drone, tripod or even on a mobile device. 

From the model, an FM can see measurements, locations, access points, and information tags like acceptable temperature range, room use or renter details.  

Builiding Lifecycle Management Softwrae Laser Scanning Photo Realistic 3D Building

Photo realistic 3D point cloud

The point cloud contains photorealistic images and provides the ability to measure directly within it with high accuracy. Users can navigate through this digital model, looking in any direction to understand layout, potential hazards, and gain a better understanding about the required work. This leads to fewer site visits, less environmental impact, as well as time and financial savings.  

Building Lifecycle Management Software Laser Scanning BIM And CAFM Integration

Two-way integration with QFM software

Once asset data has been integrated, the model will then show more in-depth detail such as asset history, warranties, reordering details for spare parts, manuals and in progress works. 

Access the data either from the model by clicking on points of interest, by drilling down into data using a spreadsheet style interface for easy sorting and filtering, or through QFM software. A bi-directional integration ensures asset details updated in one system are reflected in the other to keep information accurate. 

Building Lifecycle Management Software Laser Scanning Point Cloud In Browser

Accessible from a browser

Your laser scanned 3D model is securely accessible from any web browser, making it the ultimate in accessibility. No CAD knowledge is required to access it, users can just use the mouse to navigate around. It can also be integrated with QFM BIMi software, for ease of data handling and system access.  

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Find out how we can help you improve service quality and delivery, optimise equipment performance and reduce expenditure, and gain insight into data using easy to understand dashboards and reports.

“We lacked a good foundation of accurate drawings, especially for the parts of the site that have been rebuilt several times over the years. By digitising the entire sports centre, we now have a geometrically correct BIM model, including renovations, that we can use and keep updated over time. We chose SWG as a partner because they deliver materials of very high quality and have good experience of this type of project.”

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