Topographical Surveys Topographical Surveys Topographical Surveys is a survey that gathers data about the elevation of points on a piece of land and presents them as contour lines on a plot. The purpose of a topographical survey is to collect survey data about the natural and man-made features of the land, as well as its…
Space Planning Surveys Space Planning Surveys Space planning surveys is one of our specialist core areas of work. Our on-site instrumentation and software enables us to offer a wide range of accurate measured survey data, including floor plans, elevations, sections and 3D models. Our space planning surveys package comprises a set of AutoCAD drawings produced…
Point Cloud Point Cloud A point cloud is a set of data points in space. Point clouds are generally produced by 3D scanners, which measure many points on the external surfaces of objects around them. As the output of 3D scanning processes, point clouds are used for many purposes, including to create 3D CAD models for manufactured parts, for metrology and quality inspection,…
Clash Detection Clash Detection What is Clash Detection? “Clash detection allows for the effective identification, inspection and reporting of interferences in a 3D project model.” Archiscan use a Clash Detection tool to permit clash detection. It can help you to reduce the risk of human error during model inspections. It can also be used as a one-off ‘sanity check’…
2D Plans The 2D Plan view The 2D Plan view is used for editing floor plans and elevations While you are creating the floor plan, you can draw walls, floors and ceilings, and add objects such as windows or furniture. The 2D Plan view also lets you add text and show dimensions. 2D Plans are…
Building Information Modelling Building Information Modelling is the current star player in the construction industry. Although the technology has been around for about a decade, a lot of buzz has been created about Building Information Modelling in the field for the past two years. We all know that it stands for building information modelling but,…
3D Models 3D modelling software 3D modelling is the process of creating 3D models representation of any surface or object by manipulating polygons, edges, and vertices in simulated 3D space. You’ve seen the results of 3D modelling in movies, animations, and video games that are filled with fantastical and imaginative creatures and structures. 3D modelling can…
AS Built Surveys AS Built Survey or Design Survey The purpose of the AS Built Surveys – also commonly called a Physical Survey – is to show the property “as it is built” at a point in time. While a pre-construction survey is performed to document conditions prior to construction work being performed, the AS…
Laser Scanning 3D Laser Scanning According to Wikipedia in modern surveying, the general meaning of laser scanning is the controlled deflection of laser beams, visible or invisible. Within the field of 3D object scanning, laser scanning (also known as lidar) combines controlled steering of laser beams with a laser rangefinder. By taking a distance measurement at every direction the scanner rapidly captures the surface shape of…
Local engineering and architecture clients are becoming increasingly aware of the concept of laser scanning and the benefits of using it to capture and define real-world spaces into accurate three-dimensional (3D) models, says laser scanning company ArchiScan director Anthony Keyter. “Laser scanning delivers exceptionally accurate measurements and it is a nondestructive, noninvasive and safe method…