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Terminology

Terminology

Understand key terms and definitions used in laser scanning, BIM, and as-built documentation. This glossary from Existing Conditions helps clients and professionals navigate technical language used across the AEC industry.
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Autodesk Revit Explained
3D Laser Scanning Explained
BIM Modeling Scope of Work & LOD Level of Development or Level of Design
Architectural Term Abbreviations for Diagrams and As-Built Drawings
BIM Building Information Modeling
What is a TruView in 3D Laser Scanning?
ReCap 3D Scanning Software
Scene LT FARO Laser Scanning Software
What is Survey Control in 3D Laser Scanning?
What is a 3D Point Cloud?
What are the Benefits of 3D Laser Scanning?
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What are the Key Attributes of BIM?
What is the Difference Between 3D Laser Scanning and Matterport?
What is a Floor Plan in Construction?
Architectural Term Abbreviations for Diagrams and As-Built Drawings
3D Laser Scanning Project Delivery Schedule
Religious Building 3D Laser Scanning Services
What is the Accuracy of 3D Laser Scanning?
Industrial Building 3D Laser Scanning Services
Sharing Point Cloud Data
Where Should I Store Point Cloud Data?
Working with Point Cloud Data
How Do I Get a Quote for 3D Laser Scanning Services?
Laboratory 3D Laser Scanning Services
MEP/FP System 3D Laser Scanning Services
Common Delays in 3D Laser Scanning Services
Structural System 3D Laser Scanning Services
What is a TruView in 3D Laser Scanning?
What are Exterior Elevations As-Built Drawings?
What is the Difference Between Laser Scanning vs. Land Surveying?
ReCap 3D Scanning Software
Scene LT FARO Laser Scanning Software
Schools, Universities, College, and Campus 3D Laser Scanning Services
Multifamily Property 3D Laser Scanning Services
What is the Difference Between Scan Accuracy vs. Site Accuracy?
How Do We Collect 3D Laser Scanning Field Data?
What is Survey Control in 3D Laser Scanning?
Data Hosting and Security at Existing Conditions
Museum 3D Laser Scanning Services
Risk Management with 3D Laser Scanning
Chicago 3D Laser Scanning Services
Explaining BOMA, and Other SF Calculations
Mixed Use Development 3D Laser Scanning Services
Estimating 3D Laser Scanning Project Costs
How Existing Conditions Ensures the Security of Your Digital Content
Theater & Amphitheater 3D Laser Scanning Services
Explaining As-Built Documentation
What is the Difference Between 3D Laser Scanning vs. Photogrammetry?
What is a 3D Point Cloud?
Healthcare and Hospital 3D Laser Scanning Services
How Do I View Point Cloud Data Locally on a Mac?
What is a Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP)?
Explaining Pre-Construction Survey & 4D Survey
What is the Difference Between BIM vs. CAD?
General Contractors Benefit From 3D Laser Scanning Services
What is the Difference Between Orthogonal vs. True Geometry?
What to Expect When 3D Laser Scanning A Site?
Building Types That Utilize BIM Technology
Troubleshooting 3D Laser Scanning File Access Issues
Stadium and Performance Venue 3D Laser Scanning Services
Rooftop Solar Structure 3D Laser Scanning Services
What are the Benefits of MEP/FP 3D Laser Scanning?
Residential Home 3D Laser Scanning Services
California 3D Laser Scanning Services
Expert Consultation & Support for 3D Laser Scanning Services
Pricing for 3D Laser Scanning Services
Commercial Real Estate Professionals Benefit From 3D Laser Scanning Services
Behind-Wall Information with 3D Laser Scanning Services
Capabilities for Existing Conditions 3D Laser Scanning Services
Existing Conditions' Experience
Florida 3D Laser Scanning Services
BIM Modeling Scope of Work & LOD Level of Development or Level of Design
Civic & Government Building 3D Laser Scanning Services
BIM Building Information Modeling
Why Choose Existing Conditions?
Deformation Maps From 3D Laser Scanning
Office Building 3D Laser Scanning Services
Washington, D.C. 3D Laser Scanning Services
3D Laser Scanning Explained
Explaining Existing Conditions' Virtual Site Visits Platform
3D Laser Scanning: The Safe Way to Visualize Your Projects
Historic Landmark 3D Laser Scanning Services
Lab Conversion 3D Laser Scanning Services
High-Definition 3D Laser Scanning
What is a Roof Plan?
Downloading 3D Laser Scanning Project Files
Airport 3D Laser Scanning Services
Can You Move Your 3D BIM Model Into My Template?
Parking Structure 3D Laser Scanning Services
Philadelphia 3D Laser Scanning Services
Leasing Analysis with 3D Laser Scanning Services
What is the Difference Between Progress Set vs. Final Set in As-Built Documentation
Physical Limitations on Site When 3D Laser Scanning
Building Owners Benefit From 3D Laser Scanning Services
What is the Difference Between 3D Point Clouds vs. 3D BIM Models?
Critical Facility 3D Laser Scanning Services
Specialty Project 3D Laser Scanning Services
How to Decide if You Should Purchase 3D Laser Scanning Equipment
How Existing Conditions Helps Ensure the Long-Term Success of your Projects
Engineers Benefit From 3D Laser Scanning Services
Hospitality & Hotel 3D Laser Scanning Services
What are the Benefits of 3D Laser Scanning?
Compatible Software for Point Cloud Data
Above-Ceiling MEP Information with 3D Laser Scanning
Can You Update Our 3D BIM Model?
Academic Building 3D Laser Scanning Services
How to Share Digital Content with Existing Conditions
Academic Campus 3D Laser Scanning Services
How Existing Conditions Ensures Privacy for Your Projects
Explaining Existing Conditions' Convenient Billing Options
How Existing Conditions Integrates Point Cloud Data Into AutoCAD
Project managers using 3D laser scanning on a job site

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