Laser scanning is the leading technological solution for creating 3-dimensional visualisations or representations of the real world. Data collection or surveying using laser scanning technology can be carried out during planning or design activities, before and after construction activities, and, of course, during construction activities.

Laser scanning allows for the collection of a very large quantity of data in a short period of time, which can be processed in the form and volume required. A laser scanner is a high-precision technological device that allows the operator carrying out the laser scanning to collect millions of points every second during the scanner’s operation; in simple terms, a million measurements are made every second within the working radius of the laser scanner. The measurements result in a 3D point cloud of the object to be measured, which can be used for 3D modelling or 2D plotting of almost any object contained within it.

Advantages of laser scanning:

• Fast: very quick data collection. It’s possible to capture and recreate the situation in a computer within seconds
• Accurate: we can ensure accuracy up to 1mm in both stationary (buildings) and mobile scanning fields (roads, railways, bridges)
• Lots of data: it can be processed in the direction and volume necessary for the client
• Versatile: data is the foundation of everything, it provides the opportunity to make more rational decisions. Mass data analysis is becoming increasingly efficient thanks to the advancement of software and AI, allowing more significant information to be extracted from the data

Laser scanning is growing in popularity each year, with point clouds becoming an increasingly common tool in daily operations. On one hand, equipment manufacturers are continuously improving laser scanners to produce higher-quality point clouds in shorter timeframes. On the other hand, software developers are tackling the challenge of retrieving data from point clouds in an automated and labour-efficient manner.

Comprehensive and reliable data is invaluable for making the right decisions in the construction sector. 3D surveying provides valuable information that can be used by architects during the design phase, by drafts people during construction and by property managers during the management phase.

In addition, laser scanning offers the possibility to collect data from a distance. Measurements in hard-to-reach places are safe and non-contact thanks to laser scanning. The laser scanners we use can measure from a distance of up to 350 metres.