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Laser Scanning and Reality Capture

Laser Scanning and Reality Capture

We capture existing conditions with Leica terrestrial scanners, handheld SLAM and 360 cameras, register the data in Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS, and deliver a point cloud your team can work in.

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What you get

  • A registered point cloud in E57, ReCap RCP or the format your team works in
  • A TruView link so anyone can view and measure the scans in a browser, no software needed
  • A registration report showing how the scans tie together
  • 360 imagery from each scan position
  • A Matterport walkthrough when the project needs one

The right scanner for the job

Leica RTC360

Our main terrestrial scanner. Used when the model or measurements have to be right: renovations, MEP, structure and exteriors.

Leica BLK360 G2

A compact scanner for tight rooms, ceiling spaces and quick infill scans.

XGRIDS Lixel L3

Handheld SLAM scanning for fast coverage of large or simple areas where speed matters more than tight tolerances.

Matterport Pro3

Walkthrough tours for documentation, facilities teams and remote site visits.

What we need from you

  • The address and a contact for site access
  • What is in scope: floors, rooms, roof, exterior, above-ceiling areas
  • Any existing drawings or models
  • Site constraints: occupied hours, escorts, badging, PPE
  • Coordinate requirements, such as local coordinates or State Plane tied to survey control
  • How the data will be used: design, coordination, prefabrication or as-built records

How it works

  1. Scope call. We walk through the building, the deliverables and the deadline.
  2. Scan plan and quote. You get a written scope that states what is captured and what is not.
  3. Field capture. We scan on the agreed schedule and check coverage before we leave the site.
  4. Registration and QA. Scans are registered in Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS and checked before anything is delivered.
  5. Delivery. Point cloud, TruView link and registration report, uploaded to your platform or ours.

Questions we get

What file formats do you deliver?

E57 is the standard exchange format and opens in most software. ReCap RCP works directly in Revit and Navisworks. Tell us what your team uses and we deliver that.

Can you tie the scans to project coordinates?

Yes. Tell us at scoping whether you need local coordinates or State Plane, and whether survey control exists. We confirm the approach in the quote.

Do you scan occupied buildings?

Yes. We plan scan days around your operations and agree on areas, times and escorts before we arrive.

How long does a project take?

It depends on building size, complexity and access. Every quote includes a schedule for field time and delivery.

Can you also build the Revit model?

Yes. See Scan-to-BIM. We model from our own registered scans so the model and point cloud line up.

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Tell us about your project

Send the address, the scope and your deadline. We reply within 24 hours with questions or a quote.

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