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11/21/2024
What are the Benefits of As-Built Drawings and Models for Architects?
Whether you’re designing residential or commercial property renovations, restoring a historic building, developing functional and efficient layouts, or transforming buildings for adaptive reuse, having accurate as-built drawings and models are essential for any architect.
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3/29/2024
3 Proven Methods for Accurate Building Measurements
Accurate building measurements are crucial across various industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, real estate, and facility management. They serve as the foundation for design, renovation, and maintenance projects. Inaccurate measurements can lead to costly errors, delays, and safety hazards. Therefore, investing in precise measurements is essential to ensure project success and mitigate risks.
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3/7/2023
What to Expect During a Facade Survey: A Comprehensive Guide
Existing Conditions recently surveyed a Boston University building at 270 Bay State Road in Boston, Massachusetts. Despite some fog and clouds, the team successfully surveyed the exterior facade of the building for the client and delivered high-quality drone images, 3D laser scan data, and accurate architectural as-built drawings. In this article, you will get an inside look at the process that Existing Conditions uses to holistically survey the exterior of a building. From the initial overview of the building and surrounding area to the completion of the drone flights and 3D laser scanning, our team works thoroughly and thoughtfully to provide clients with high-quality information about their building.
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6/25/2021
How Can Drone Surveying Aid Your Next Project?
The role of drone surveying in architecture, construction, and commercial real estate projects continues to evolve and is one of the most promising technologies in the building industry. As a relatively new reality capture tool, many professionals don't yet fully understand how to utilize drone technology to the fullest.
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10/31/2024
Strategic Upgrades at Belton Lake Water Treatment Plant with 3D Laser Scanning
In May 2022, the Belton Lake Water Treatment Plant faced critical infrastructure issues. A leak in a 48-inch concrete steel water main caused a severe loss of water pressure, necessitating isolation and dewatering of the damaged segment.
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10/24/2024
Developing a 3D BIM Model for Renovation of Phillips Point Towers in West Palm Beach
3D laser scanning services to create a 3D BIM model helped to support the large-scale renovation of two office towers in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Phillips Point East and West towers, built in 1985, comprise 637,180 square feet of office and retail space, with two parking garages, all situated on a 4.3-acre property.
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10/22/2024
3D Laser Scanning: Key Applications for Construction
Integrating 3D laser scanning into the early design stage provides detailed insights critical to accurate planning. Through scan-to-BIM technology, architects and construction teams gain access to precise site data that enhances design accuracy and reduces the potential for errors.
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10/17/2024
Architect Magazine Announces Architecture & Interiors Awards
From reimagining what mixed-use developments or adaptive reuse can look like to utilizing outdoor spaces to enhance indoor experiences or creating something new that honors the character of the neighborhood it inhabits, the 2024 Architecture &...
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10/15/2024
3D Laser Scanning: Rent, Buy, or Hire? A Comprehensive Guide for Architects and Engineers
3D laser scanning is revolutionizing the way architects and engineers document and assess existing conditions of buildings and sites. This article discusses the options renting, buying, or hiring 3D laser scanning services.
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10/11/2024
7 Questions to Consider Before Requesting a Quote for 3D Laser Scanning, CAD Drawings, BIM Models, or Digital Twins
When engaging a service provider for 3D laser scanning, CAD drawings, BIM models, or digital twin creation, thorough preparation can significantly streamline your project. Clearly communicating project requirements at the outset accelerates the quoting process, helps prevent project delays, and ensures high accuracy in deliverables.
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10/9/2024
Floor Flatness and Levelness in Construction: A Technical Guide for Contractors, Architects, and Engineers
Floor flatness (FF) and levelness (FL) are critical to the performance and longevity of modern structures. Uneven floors in homes, commercial spaces, and industrial facilities not only cause inconvenience but can lead to operational inefficiencies, safety hazards, and material failure.
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10/7/2024
How Do You 3D Laser Scan a Building?
3D laser scanning is the most effective method to obtain precise measurements of a building or project site. This technology captures every detail of the structure, including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) features.
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