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As-Built Drawings

Existing Conditions offers precise as-built drawings and 2D CAD drawings using 3D laser scanning, to make informed decisions and minimize errors during design and construction.

  • Understand the building’s layout, dimensions, and materials

  • Reference precise floor plans, elevations, sections, and more

  • Communicate project requirements and design intent

  • Ensure that design complies with zoning, codes, and safety regulations

  • Facilitate coordination with trades to minimize conflicts or clashes

  • Reference for future renovations, repairs, and upgrades

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Existing Conditions as-built drawing of Worcester Memorial Auditorium

Since 1997, Existing Conditions has measured and documented an estimated 700 million square feet of space for architects, engineers, building owners, and real estate professionals.

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As-Built Drawing Services Explained

Existing Conditions’ as-built drawings provide accurate measurements, materials specifications, and structural details, making them essential for precise construction and minimizing errors or misinterpretations on-site. We have over 27 years of experience in providing high-quality as-built drawings for your architecture, engineering, and construction projects. 

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Existing Conditions As-Built Drawings 

2D CAD Drawings can be annotated with text, dimensions, leaders, and tables and customized to every client’s needs.

  • Site Plans

  • Floor Plans

  • Interior Elevations

  • Exterior Elevations

  • Sections or Cross Sections

  • Details

  • Isometric Drawings

  • Mechanical and Electrical Drawings

  • Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCPs)

Existing Conditions Point Cloud, Floor Plan, RCP, and MEP Model Graphic
"Thanks again for the great work you guys did on this project. The final product was just fantastic. It was a pleasure working with Existing Conditions and we look forward to the next project together."
Bryant Watson, Associate
Payette

Service Highlights:

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Trusted Partner


At Existing Conditions, we view our work with you as a collaboration. We look to grow a long-standing relationship with each client, ensuring that your success is our success.

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Expert Team


Our elite Project Managers efficiently scan exterior and interior spaces using construction-grade LiDAR laser scanners, capturing precise layouts, dimensions, and locations of architectural, structural, and MEP features.

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Comprehensive Data Capture


Laser scanners collect millions of data points, creating a point cloud that represents every detail of the scanned environment, including hard-to-reach or hidden areas.

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As-Built Drawings & 3D BIM Models


Point cloud data is used to create customized 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, 3D meshes, TruViews, virtual tours, 3D photogrammetry, digital twins, and more—tailored to seamlessly integrate with your project.

3D Laser Scanning Process:

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Scan


We digitally map physical structures using construction-grade 3D laser scanning equipment, swiftly gathering real-time measurements and information on-site.

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Process


We process the scan data, importing it into a drafting software such as Revit or AutoCAD, then convert the datasets into accessible digital file formats.

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Produce


Our team imports the registered and processed laser scan data into software that allows for the creation of 3D building information models, 2D CAD, and your requested deliverables.

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We deliver the project to your exact specifications, functioning as an extension of your team. Our support extends beyond delivery to guarantee the success of your project.

Case Studies

 

137 Buildings, One Solution

3D Scanning for Citizens Bank


Bisbano & Associates partnered with Existing Conditions to document 137 bank branches quickly and accurately. Utilizing advanced 3D scanning technology for virtual site visits, they streamlined the design process while navigating high-security environments. Discover how this collaboration led to success!

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Riverside Labs

Transforming a Landmark into a Life Sciences Campus


Existing Conditions collaborated with Shawmut Design and Construction to deliver comprehensive documentation and coordination for the Riverside Labs project. Utilizing advanced 3D scanning technology, they ensured accurate digital representations both pre- and post-demolition. This partnership streamlined workflows and facilitated the successful transformation of Riverside Labs into a premier life sciences campus.

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Industries We Serve

ARCHITECTURE

Expedite design planning, improve collaboration, monitor construction progress, and verify as-built accuracy. 

 

CONSTRUCTION

Improve the planning, design, construction, renovation, and management processes for buildings. 

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Capture exact building dimensions and layout for modifications, maintenance, prefabrication, and asset management.

ENGINEERING

Prevent expensive rework by identifying any mistakes early in the design to construction phase.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Document property details for design planning, renovations, maintenance, compliance, and asset management. 

ENTERTAINMENT

Provide developers with incredible details to create realistic and engaging movies, video games, and mixed reality experiences. 

Start Accurate. Stay Accurate.

There is no better way to drive decision-making than to have accurate, intelligent, real-time reality capture data that can be shared across the project team. Existing Conditions' client can rest assured that design plans are accurately produced from the start, expediting fieldwork and reducing change orders, delays, and costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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