The rise of reality capture technologies such as laser scanning and photogrammetry has transformed how the existing buildings and infrastructures are documented. These technologies generate dense point clouds that precisely represents the real-world conditions. However, turning millions (or billions) of points into usable geometry has traditionally been a time-consuming, manual process. Today, AI and Machine …

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Point cloud registration forms a foundational step in converting raw laser scan data into usable digital models. Whether the data is captured using terrestrial laser scanners, mobile mapping systems or drones, individual scans must be accurately aligned into a single coordinate system. This process ensures the spatial consistency and forms the foundation for the downstream …

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The Complex Nature of Airport Projects Airports are among the most complex infrastructure projects globally, combining highly intricate designs with the operational and safety requirements. They consists of multiple interconnected components such as terminals, runways, taxiways, control towers, parking facilities, baggage handling systems, lounges and various other utilities. What makes airports especially challenging is the …

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Preserving and modernizing old buildings is both a responsibility and a challenge. Historical structures and decades-old facilities often suffer from undocumented modifications, material degradation and irregular geometries that makes the traditional surveys ineffective. According to a report by McKinsey Global Institute, construction reworks due to inaccurate project data costs the industry $88 billion annually worldwide. …

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Introduction In today’s digital era, the ability to capture, analyse and recreate the real-world objects in three dimensions has transformed the industries like construction, architecture, manufacturing and entertainment. At the mid of this change are two powerful technologies: 3D Point Clouds and 3D Meshes. Both formats are essential for creating accurate digital twins thereby enabling …

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Restoration of historic buildings is a combination of art and science. Over time the technological advancements have revolutionized how the restoration projects are approached. Today, architects and engineers can choose between the Historic Building Information Modeling (HBIM) and traditional restoration techniques. While both have their merits, understanding their differences, applications and relevance is essential for …

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The AEC industry has been steadily embracing the Scan to BIM technology to bridge the gap between the as-built environments and the digital models. By converting the point cloud data obtained from the 3D laser scanning into the intelligent BIM models, stakeholders can gain a precise and comprehensive representation of any of the existing structures. …

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In today’s evolving built environment, the convergence of energy efficiency and intelligent building technologies has led to a growing demand for the precise digital models that reflects the real-world conditions. One such powerful enabler is MEP Scan to BIM — a transformative approach that combines the 3D laser scanning of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems …

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As building operations grow more complex, facility managers and owners are embracing smarter technologies to streamline the maintenance, optimize the resources and future-proof their assets. One of the most impactful advancements in this space is Scan to BIM – a process that transforms the real-world conditions into an intelligent 3D models. In this blog, we …

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In the AEC industry, where precision and efficiency are crucial, 3D laser scanning has become an indispensable technology. It offers a fast and accurate method for capturing real-world site data that can be transformed into the rich 3D models and precise 2D drawings. Yet, despite its wide range of applications—from the heritage conservation to MEP …

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